Baggage mishandling rates continue to fall – new report – Airport World

According to new data, Asia-Pacific’s aviation sector stood out globally in 2024, achieving the world’s lowest mishandling rate at 3.1 bags per 1,000 passengers, a level it has consistently maintained over recent... Read more »

Search and go! – Airport World

New screening technology, biometrics and the recruitment of extra security staff feature in our security news round-up. Upgrading security is a never ending story for airports as new legislation is implemented, new... Read more »

London’s Heathrow Airport continues to set new passenger records – Airport World

Heathrow welcomed over 7.2 million passengers last month, with a strong late bank holiday making May 2025 another record breaker as the airport’s busiest ever May. More people than ever before continue... Read more »

Winds of change – Airport World

Lithuanian Airports CEO, Simonas Bartkus, tells Joe Bates more about the growth and development of the country’s three main airports – Vilnius, Kaunas and Palanga. These are busy and exciting times for... Read more »

These Are The Smallest Major Airports In The United States

In America, bigger is better, and while some of the country’s busiest airports can spread thousands of acres, there are seven much smaller, major airports that cater to commercial flights. From St.... Read more »

New luxury watch and jewellery store opens at Stockholm Arlanda – Airport World

Fredmans is the latest company to establish itself at Stockholm Arlanda Airport’s new Marketplace in Terminal 5, recently named ‘Commercial Space of the Year 2025’ by the industry organisation Nordic Commercial Spaces... Read more »

Vietnam’s Long Thanh International Airport on target to open in 2026 – Airport World

The first phase of Vietnam’s new $4.6 billion gateway, Long Thanh International Airport, is on target to open in late 2026, according to local news reports. Vietnam’s Minister of Construction, Tran Hong... Read more »

AIRPORT WORLD 2025, ISSUE 02 – Airport World

VIEW THE ISSUE HERE DOWNLOAD THE ISSUE HERE Airport profile: Lithuania’s Airport System & Delhi Indira Gandhi Special report: Global Conflicts Plus: Sustainability; Enhancing Airport Lounges & Transformative Airport Design The heat... Read more »

What Is The Shortest Runway In The UK?

The length of a Runway is a factor that affects many aspects of airport operation, greatly impacting how the aviation industry is able to operate in an area. Runways can be long... Read more »

Drone Threat Increases Risks For Commercial Planes At US Airports

The number of near-misses between commercial aircraft and drones has increased in recent years, prompting regulators, manufacturers, and lawmakers to react to ensure air travel safety. This follows the drone hysteria in... Read more »