Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has received the last four train cars for its Automated People Mover (APM) system, marking a significant milestone in the airport’s modernisation project. The arrival of these final cars brings the total number on site to 44, completing the fleet for the new transportation system scheduled to begin operations in
Munich Airport has reported a significant increase in passenger traffic for the first six months of 2024, with over 19 million travellers passing through its terminals. The figures represent a 14.8 percent rise compared to the same period last year, bringing the airport to nearly 85 percent of its pre-pandemic passenger volume from 2019. Aircraft
Queenstown Airport is set to become the first in Australasia to install an advanced runway safety system, with work scheduled to begin this spring. The airport will invest over $20 million to install engineered materials arresting system (EMAS) beds at both ends of its main runway. EMAS technology is designed to safely stop aircraft that
Star Alliance’s Los Angeles International Airport lounge has been named North America’s Leading Airport Lounge at the World Travel Awards for the fifth year running. The award was announced at the Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony held in Saint Vincent on 1 July 2024. Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias said: “Our aim at Star
Air India is set to resume flights to Zurich after a 27-year absence, partnering with global air services provider dnata for ground handling operations. dnata has secured a multi-year contract to provide passenger, ramp and baggage services for Air India’s new four-weekly service between Zurich and Delhi. The airline will operate Boeing 787-8 aircraft on
Star Alliance is commemorating 10 years of operations at Heathrow Terminal 2, popularly referred to as the Star Alliance terminal by passengers. The terminal has served as the base for 23 Star Alliance member airlines, facilitating over 120 departures every day and representing nearly 20% of the available seat capacity from the airport. Theo Panagiotoulias,
