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Seattle-Tacoma Airport trialling two touchless solutions to promote seamless travel
Seattle-Tacoma's two pilot programmes, SEA Spot Saver and happyhover™, will work to improve efficiency and modernise the passenger experience.
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Therapy dog programme reinstated by Orlando International Airport
After suspending the service due to COVID-19, Orlando International has deemed it the right time to welcome the therapy dogs back to the terminal.
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Phoenix Sky Harbor upgrades digital maps to offer a seamless wayfinding experience
The upgraded digital wayfinding maps feature real-time point-of-interest data, dynamic terminal directories and intuitive, user-friendly mobile navigation.
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To serve Canadians post-pandemic, Canada’s airports need a recovery plan
Daniel-Robert Gooch, President of the Canadian Airports Council (CAC), addresses the current state of the Canadian aviation industry and asserts the crucial need for both financial and regulatory support from the government to drive the recovery of the sector.
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Edmonton Airport: North America’s gateway to Asia
Myron Keehn, Vice-President of Air Service and Business Development at Edmonton International Airport, writes of the airport’s proximity to Asia, and its plans to position itself as a key entry point into North America through cargo expansion.
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Tampa Airport reflects on the impact of COVID-19 on airport business
Reflecting on the impact of the pandemic over the course of 2020, Tampa Airport is optimistic for the future and aviation's recovery.
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Seattle-Tacoma Airport introduces sensory and prayer rooms for passengers
In a bid to be more accessible and inclusive, Seattle-Tacoma Airport has opened a Sensory Room and Interfaith Prayer and Meditation Room.
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San Francisco Airport extends plastic-free policy to tackle use of plastic bottles
San Francisco Airport now prohibits the sale of any beverages - including sodas, teas and juices - in plastic or aseptic paper packaging.
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U.S. FAA to award over $627.7 million in funding through its Airport Improvement Program
A total of 390 airports in 39 states, Puerto Rico and the Federated States of Micronesia will benefit from more than $627.7 million in FAA grant funding.
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TSA introduces credential authentication units at Buffalo Niagara Airport
By introducing the new CAT units at Buffalo Niagara Airport, TSA has been able to increase operational efficiency and limit unnecessary touchpoints.
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Philadelphia Airport receives $2 million funding for aircraft parking apron
By constructing the new apron, Philadelphia Airport will be able to ensure the more efficient use of terminal gates and smoother airline operations.
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AAHK trials digital health pass on Hong Kong to Los Angeles flight
AAHK's digital health pass will aim to provide a simple and efficient means of conducting health document checks and verification processes on both ends of a passenger journey.
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Louisville Airport partners with University of Louisville for airport innovation research
The partnership will work to identify opportunities for both technological and process improvements at Louisville Airport, and then tackle them with UofL’s research capabilities.
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TSA launches assessment of UV-C technology to disinfect security checkpoint bins
TSA's trial of UV-C technology will be undertaken at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to determine the equipment’s ability to reduce the number of pathogens on security checkpoint bins.
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Chicago Rockford and Cologne Bonn Airports sign air cargo development agreement
The agreement will see the two airports further optimise their burgeoning air cargo businesses and mutually develop the air cargo traffic between their regions.