Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) officially opened its long-awaited Terminal 2 on May 27, marking a major milestone in the airport’s HK$141.5 billion (US$14.5 billion) expansion project aimed at strengthening its position against regional rivals Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Dubai International Airport (DXB).
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has cleared a dedicated weather monitoring station at Noida International Airport (DXN) in Jewar, ahead of its commercial launch.
The Trump administration is reportedly considering major changes to customs operations at several large US airports located in so-called sanctuary cities.
Using 2025 international passenger traffic figures, here’s a closer look at the seven airports handling the largest volumes of overseas travelers, ranked from seventh to first.
Australian authorities have charged a fifth man from Victoria as part of an ongoing counterterrorism investigation into the alleged possession and sharing of violent extremist material linked to ISIS propaganda.
British Airways (BA) is facing mounting criticism after a major baggage system failure at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) triggered widespread luggage delays and stranded thousands of passenger bags across Terminal 5.
The Dubai International Airport (DXB) handled an unusual lost property case after a passenger left behind a jacket containing more than €30,500 (US $35,600) in cash and never returned to reclaim it.
A new policy brief from ODI Global has placed Dubai International Airport (DXB) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) at the top of the world’s highest-emitting airports, with the 20 largest contributing 27.3% of total aviation CO2 emissions in 2023.
The 2026 rankings once again show strong performances from Asia, Europe, and North America. Japan has an especially powerful presence, while the United States places three airports in the global top ten.
Singapore Airlines (SQ) has started testing priority security screening lanes for selected premium passengers at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), marking a notable shift in the airport’s traditionally equal-access boarding process.