The Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), the trade group representing over 600 airports across 44 countries and territories, today released its Travel Retail Study in the Post-Pandemic Era, revealing a fundamental shift in airport retail dynamics. The study points out that younger travelers are now driving spend, while passenger behaviour, rather than sheer traffic volumes, has become the defining factor of airport travel retail performance.
The number of passengers at Kansai International Airport exceeded 2 million per month (76% of 2019) for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic (since February 2020). International passenger traffic remained strong, with non-Japanese passenger traffic at 78% of 2019, while Japanese passenger traffic also recovered to 49% of 2019 from 40% in the previous month, bringing overall passenger traffic back to 70% of 2019.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines (IATA code: BG) will launch scheduled passenger services between Narita and Dhaka for the first time in almost 17 years on 2 September 2023. Biman Bangladesh Airlines is the national flag carrier of Bangladesh and will be the only airline to connect Dhaka and Narita in six and a half hours.
Perth Airport has welcomed today’s inaugural Batik Air Malaysia’s service between Auckland and Perth, which connects the destinations six times a week.
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (also BLR Airport) inaugurated the new elevated walkway for the convenience of passengers and visitors. The new walkway connects Terminal 1 to P4 parking.
Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) under the aegis of Dakshina Kannada District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) conducted Mangalam 2023, the annual scheduled mock full-scale simulated aerodrome emergency exercise (FSAEE) at the airport on August 25.
With the gradual flight resumption and frequency increase at Macau International Airport (MIA), more tourists and local residents traveling abroad use Macau International Airport. MIA launches unique flower decorations as exclusive photogenic spots at the restricted area of departure hall from August to November 2023.
Auckland Airport today announced its financial results for the 12 months to 30 June 2023, including its first dividend and full underlying profit in three years. Auckland Airport Chair Patrick Strange said: “It’s been a year marked by the strong return of international travel, with new airlines and routes, getting underway with the most significant upgrade of Auckland Airport in history, and making progress on sustainability initiatives that will have a meaningful impact across the aviation precinct.”
Sharjah Airport concluded its summer events with the “Back to School” campaign, by welcoming students and families returning to the UAE. Through this event, the airport aimed to elevate travel experiences for children and their families by hosting various fun and entertainment activities at the arrivals terminal.
Just a month after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese turned the first sod on Newcastle Airport’s $110 million terminal expansion, the airport has marked another major milestone with the planning approval for development applications (DA) of the first two building projects on Astra Aerolab.
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