ndia picks Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Rajkot as hub-and-spoke airports for seamless international transfers starting June 1.
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Domestic operations at Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) have expanded to 156 daily services, handling nearly 20,000 passengers each day with rising load factors.
Fraport AG has officially inaugurated the new Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport (FRA), marking a major milestone in one of Europe’s largest privately funded aviation infrastructure projects.
India’s aviation security regulator has rejected the security clearance of Noida International Airport’s Swiss CEO Christoph Schnellmann, citing a 2011 mandate that requires greenfield airport CEOs to be Indian nationals. The decision puts the airport’s commercial launch at risk just weeks after its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In 2025, the World Travel Awards recognised operators that have demonstrated long-term vision, strong governance, and the ability to deliver smooth, passenger-focused experiences across diverse airport portfolios.
UAE marks a major milestone in urban aviation as the world’s first commercial vertiport reaches technical completion.
Japanese authorities have intensified enforcement after major etomidate smuggling cases involving international passengers arriving on undisclosed airlines.
Sri Lankan authorities have arrested nine Chinese nationals at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) after uncovering a large cache of electronic devices allegedly intended for telecom fraud operations.
United Airlines (UA) has restricted access to its Polaris Lounges across major US airports, removing eligibility for Singapore Airlines (SQ) and most Star Alliance partners.
The World Travel Awards 2025 Leading Airports list reflects how airports are redefining themselves beyond infrastructure alone.