LaGuardia Terminal B renovation promises “new, more fun era”

By Richard Maslen Feb 16, 2017
While New York’s John F Kennedy International and Newark’s Liberty International airports grab the headlines about international connectivity into the city, the downtown LaGuardia Airport plays a critical role in supporting strong domestic flows in and out of the Big Apple.
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A decade of revitalisation at Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport

By Richard Maslen Feb 15, 2017
In 2013, Nassau Airport Development Company concluded a $410 million redevelopment, transforming the airport into a modern, efficient and culturally reflective facility. The airport increased in size by 24 per cent and is now capable of accommodating 50 per cent more passengers – more than five million.
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Hermes Airports drives destination marketing efforts for Cyprus

By Richard Maslen Sep 26, 2016
In the highly competitive world of leisure travel, the Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus is an increasingly sought-after destination. But it’s not just the draw of Cyprus’ crystal waters or 6,000 year-old artifacts: this record growth is the result of airport investment, strategic partnerships and focused destination marketing efforts spearheaded by Hermes Airports.
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One ticket, one stop: the growing value of regional airports in Canada

By Richard Maslen Sep 26, 2016
Across Canada and around the world, regional airports play a vital role in connecting their communities to major international airports - and global markets and destinations beyond. The common challenge for these smaller airports, however, is driving awareness within their own community in order to attract and retain strong connectivity to international hubs.
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The changing of LaGuardia

By Richard Maslen Sep 24, 2016
A massive transformation is under way, including one of the most ambitious public-private partnerships ever undertaken in the New York/ New Jersey region, to position LaGuardia Airport to handle a predicted upturn in passenger demand.
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Airports with Heart: How the gateway to The Bahamas builds community connections to drive growth

By Richard Maslen Feb 19, 2016
With Southwest Airlines announcing at Routes Americas the launch of a new daily non-stop service between Fort Lauderdale and Nassau in The Bahamas starting on August 7, 2016 Routesonline takes a closer look at how Lynden Pindling International Airport is driving growth.
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Hamilton says bienvenue to Montreal with Air Canada

By Richard Maslen Feb 18, 2016
Montreal has long been one of Hamilton International’s most requested destinations, for both business connections and leisure getaways. Additionally, the new route offers travellers convenient onward connections to Atlantic Canada and Europe via Air Canada’s Montreal hub.
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North Peace Regional experiences growth despite economic uncertainty

By Richard Maslen Feb 18, 2016
In Western Canada, many resource-based cities are facing economic challenges. Low oil prices are drying up associated jobs and airports with routes that have traditionally relied upon oil workers are experiencing a downturn in demand. Despite this national trend, North Peace Regional Airport in Fort St John continues to fly high.
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2016: The Year of Collaboration?

Feb 09, 2016
One company that has airport investment and management at the heart of its business is Vantage Airport Group. We recently spoke to Lee Lipton, Director of Air Service and Cargo Development, who leads growth of passenger and cargo traffic at eight airports, to discuss the industry and this year’s aviation trends.
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Retail is Detail: How Knowing Your Customer Helps Maximise Non-Aeronautical Revenue

By Richard Maslen Sep 21, 2015
These days, terminals are offering a plethora of brands, tempting passengers to purchase anything from essential toiletries to designer clothing. So what is the rationale behind this explosion in retail offerings, and is it what passengers want? Routesonline spoke to Vantage Airport Group to find out.
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What Does LaGuardia’s Revamp Mean for the Airport?

Jun 12, 2015
It has recently been announced that New York’s LaGuardia Airport is to undergo a huge transformation to include a brand new terminal which will serve approximately half of the passenger volume at LaGuardia.
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Nassau Launches Automated Passport Control

By Richard Maslen Feb 02, 2015
Launched at Vancouver International Airport in 2012, BorderXpress kiosks are currently available at a total of 20 airport locations across North America and the Caribbean, including New York’s John F Kennedy International, Los Angeles International, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International and the world’s two busiest airports, Chicago O’Hare International and Hartsfield-Jackson International in Atlanta.
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WORLD ROUTES: Hermes Airports Welcomes Eleven New Carriers to Cyprus in 2014

By Richard Maslen Sep 22, 2014
Two international airports basking under 300-plus days of sunshine per year in the middle of the Eastern Mediterranean have cause to celebrate a banner year as Larnaka International Airport and Pafos International Airport together welcomed a record 11 new carriers to Cyprus in 2014 alone.
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WORLD ROUTES: Celebrity Cruises Help Canadians Beat the Deep Freeze

By Richard Maslen Sep 22, 2014
Travellers departing from a handful of select Canadian airports, including John C. Munro International Airport (YHM) in Hamilton, Ontario and Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM) in Atlantic Canada, can enjoy expanded warm-weather travel options this winter, thanks to popular all-inclusive Caribbean cruise packages operated by Celebrity Cruises out of Port Miami.
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WORLD ROUTES: Airport Infrastructure Investment Not Meeting Demand

By Richard Maslen Sep 22, 2014
The lack of money invested in airport infrastructure in the US and Europe was bemoaned in session three of the World Routes Tourism Summit yesterday afternoon in Chicago, writes Justin Birns for The HUB.
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WORLD ROUTES: Vantage Airport Group Marks 20 Years of Airport Development

By Richard Maslen Sep 21, 2014
Vantage Airport Group is celebrating its 20th anniversary as a global investor, operator and developer of airports at World Routes in Chicago. Over the last two decades, the company has left its mark on more than 27 airports worldwide.
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WORLD ROUTES: The Doors are Open at The Bahamas’ Gateway Airport

By Richard Maslen Sep 21, 2014
Part of the Vantage Airport Group network since 2007, the airport has been transformed into a place of pride for Bahamians and a warm, welcoming facility for millions of visitors every year. And air service to Nassau continues to grow with Frontier Airlines launching flights in November 2014.
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WORLD ROUTES: Booming Energy Sector Demands Airport Up To The Task

By Richard Maslen Sep 21, 2014
Fort St. John residents enjoy the highest disposable income of any city in British Columbia, 16 per cent above the provincial average. Nationally, Fort St. John ranks among the top 20 Canadian cities with the highest disposable incomes. This can be explained by its youthful and energetic community with a median age of 30.6 years.
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WORLD ROUTES: Revving the Economic Engine at Kamloops Airport

By Richard Maslen Sep 20, 2014
A recent economic impact study reveals just how powerful the airport economic engine is for the Thomson Nicola region of British Columbia, a popular year-round tourism destination and a growing centre for educational excellence.
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WORLD ROUTES: Montego Bay to Host Thomson Dream Cruiseliner

By Richard Maslen Sep 20, 2014
Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport (MBJ) is set to welcome nine additional weekly flights during the 2014-2015 cruise season, as UK-headquartered Thomson Cruises stations one of its four vessels at Montego Bay’s north coast port.
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ROUTES AMERICAS: Industry Interview - George Casey, Chief Executive Officer, Vantage Airport Group

By Richard Maslen Feb 23, 2014
FROM THE LATEST ISSUE OF ROUTES NEWS: It promises to be a big year for the Vantage Airport Group. Not only is the company celebrating its 20th…
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Wizz Air Boosts its Larnaca Network

By Richard Maslen Dec 24, 2013
European low-cost carrier, Wizz Air, is to boost its Mediterranean offering in summer 2014 after confirming it will add two more routes to the island…
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Senior Industry Speakers Sign up for Routes Americas

Dec 19, 2013
Taking place on Sunday 23rd February 2014 and open to all attending delegates, The ALTA Routes Americas Strategy Summit will open Routes Americas in…
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Qatar Airways Brings New Hub Connection to Cyprus

By Richard Maslen Dec 10, 2013
Qatar Airways is continuing its steady expansion plan for the coming year and has followed up on the recent announcements on new routes to Dallas,…
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WORLD ROUTES: Travellers Gain Advantage from Common Airport Management

By Richard Maslen Oct 08, 2013
The Vantage Airport Group celebrated enhanced connectivity between it's own airports during World Routes when it organised an official cake cutting…
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