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In March 2019, it was reported that global airport revenues grew 6.2 per cent to US$172.2 billion, comprised of 55.8 per cent aeronautical revenue, 39.9 per cent non-aeronautical and 4.3 per cent non-operating. The aeronautical means include the terminal, landing and passenger fees paid by airlines.

Money can also be made through many other aspects within an airport’s operation, for example, car parking fees, retail concessions, real estate and advertising.

Regarding non-aeronautical revenues, a large part of course lies with the duty-free shops and restaurants available in a terminal. It is recognised within the industry that a happy passenger is more likely to be a spending passenger, and so it can be argued that an airport’s revenue strongly relies on securing a high-quality passenger experience.

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Who really owns the passenger’s spare time?

9 November 2016 | By Mike Pearson | Director | Helios

Mike Pearson, Helios, describes how he has no intention of trawling through duty-free retail and the need for a rethink of passenger experience...

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London Luton Airport celebrates its first kiss

7 November 2016 | By International Airport Review

The first flight operated by startup Fly KISS took off from London Luton Airport (LLA). Flights will now operate four times per week between LLA and Clermont-Ferrand in the beautiful Auvergne region of France...

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Indian airlines expanding capacity at an exceptional rate this winter

7 November 2016 | By International Airport Review

Winter is looking sunny for Indian airlines as they announce the addition of 285,660 seats this November to their capacity...

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Heathrow expansion decision: A black mark against our industry?

27 October 2016 | By Nick Coleman

Nick Coleman, former strategist for British Airways and Virgin Atlantic and course leader for Airline, Airport and Aviation Management at London Metropolitan University, provides his thoughts on the government’s decision to expand London Heathrow, saying it’s too late and potentially will create a black mark against our industry for the…

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The truth about airport charges: A response to A4E

18 October 2016 | By Oliver Jankovec (ACI)

In response to International Airport Review’s Foreword in Issue 5 2016, provided by Airlines for Europe, Olivier Jankovec, Director General at ACI Europe suggests that European passengers are not being ‘fleeced’ by the largest airports in the EU and EFTA and that facts demonstrate a very different story...

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Decision Time: An open letter from Gatwick to MPs

13 October 2016 | By International Airport Review

Ahead of a long-awaited decision on airport expansion, Gatwick’s Chief Executive Stewart Wingate has written an open letter to MPs urging them to choose growth and back a second runway at Gatwick...

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Decision Time: AOA CEO Darren Caplan on the great runway debate

13 October 2016 | By International Airport Review

With a decision on whether permission to grant an additional runway to either Gatwick or Heathrow just days away, International Airport Review speaks exclusively to Darren Caplan of the Airport Operators Association about why the decision is so important...

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Decision Time: Greener Gatwick or Superhub Heathrow?

12 October 2016 | By Roy Manuell, Digital Content Producer

Days away from a decision as to whether to allow either Gatwick or Heathrow permission to build an additional runway, we take one final look at both sides of the coin...

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Decision Time: Gatwick’s record growth and long haul services continue to defy predictions

10 October 2016 | By International Airport Review

Gatwick’s record growth and booming long haul services continue to defy Airports Commission...

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Greater transparency on how customers benefit from airport VAT relief

22 September 2016 | By International Airport Review

The Airport Operators Association (AOA) and the UK Travel Retail Forum (UKTRF) have launched a Code of Practice for Airport Retailers...

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Lufthansa Group and Air China sign commercial joint venture

20 September 2016 | By International Airport Review

Lufthansa and Air China signed a partnership agreement in Beijing enabling the joint operation of all connections between Europe and China...

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Gatwick’s record August and long haul success prove Airports Commission data is 14 years out of date

12 September 2016 | By International Airport Review

Gatwick Airport’s continued long haul growth has proven that the Airports Commission forecasts are out of date...

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Last orders for drinking at airports?

8 September 2016 | By Tim Colehan, Assistant Director, Member and External Relations, IATA

Tim Colehan Assistant Director, Member and External Relations for IATA provides IAR with an exclusive analysis of the current polemic regarding the sale and consumption of alcohol in airports...

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Ryanair expands services from Hamburg adding Sofia route to the German hub

6 September 2016 | By Roy Manuell, Digital Content Producer

The Irish airline Ryanair is expanding its commitment to Hamburg Airport, connecting the German city with the Bulgarian capital of Sofia...

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Record breaking growth: 42 million annual passengers put Gatwick in a league of its own

5 September 2016 | By Roy Manuell, Digital Content Producer

Gatwick Airport now in a league of its own as it breaks its own record for the number of passengers travelling on a single runway...

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