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Virgin reopens New York Clubhouse
The airline also announced a new partnership with Plaza Premium Group to develop lounges at key hubs
ACI releases new tool to assist airports with capacity planning
The new application is set to assess factors such as queue length and social distancing to optimise operations
Finnair IATA Travel Pass trials underway
The platform is currently being tested on flights between London and Finland, with hopes the received feedback will improve the app’s performance
EasyJet signs lease with FBB for new hangar at BER
The facility is set to provide maintenance operations for the entire fleet at the German hub, with plans to begin construction later this year
Brisbane Airport records lowest passenger number in 26 years
Latest figures indicate a record 56% decline in passenger numbers compared to last year – the lowest in over a quarter of a century
Automated vehicle to launch at Swissport’s Frankfurt facility
The AGV is expected to improve the safety of transportation processes by using data-based controls to regulate operations
Lisbon Airport resumes service after strikes
While luggage handlers have since returned to work, the union plans to hold further strikes on July 29 and August 2 to protest against staff shortages and lack of pay
Southampton Airport celebrates new routes
Both Eastern Airways and BA CityFlyer have introduced flights from the southern coast
Ryanair adds three destinations from Belfast
The airline’s new services have completed its portfolio of routes from the hub
UK Government responds to London airports night noise consultation
The announced measures will be in force before a new permanent noise policy is introduced beyond 2025