The Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID), the trade group representing over 600 airports across 44 countries and territories, today released its Travel Retail Study in the Post-Pandemic Era, revealing a fundamental shift in airport retail dynamics. The study points out that younger travelers are now driving spend, while passenger behaviour, rather than sheer traffic volumes, has become the defining factor of airport travel retail performance.
Macau International Airport (MIA) recorded 2,117,427 passenger traffic in the first quarter of 2026, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 15%; aircraft movements reached 15,952, up 10% year-on-year, reflecting solid performance. In terms of market structure, passengers from the Mainland of China market accounted for 41% in the first quarter, while passengers from China Taiwan accounted for 19% and that from Southeast Asia and Northeast Asia accounted for 40%.
Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), confirms the gradual resumption of some flights.
Kansai Airports is pleased to announce that the new stores in the international departure area, developed as part of Phase 4 of the Terminal 1 renovation project, are scheduled to open on Tuesday, 2 June 2026.
Gold Coast Airport (GCA) is preparing for a strong Easter period, with more than 80,000 passengers expected to travel through the terminal over the long weekend.
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has achieved Level 5 accreditation under the Airports Council International (ACI) Customer Experience Accreditation programme, the highest level within the framework. This recognition reflects the airport’s continued focus on strengthening its customer experience strategy and delivering service excellence across the airport ecosystem.
Nippon Express Co., Ltd (NX), a group company of Nippon Express Holdings, Inc., and Kansai Airports (KAP) are pleased to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a strategic partnership.
Narita International Airport Corporation (NAA) has released its Integrated Report 2025 to communicate its social purpose and value propositions of Narita Airport to the stakeholders. The report can be accessed on the NAA official website.
Plaza Premium Group, the global leader in 360-degree airport hospitality and passenger service solutions, proudly announces the opening of Plaza Premium Lounge at Langkawi International Airport.
After a strong summer that delivered improved processing times and fewer queues across the airport, Auckland Airport is preparing for a busy April school holidays, with extra support in place as check in changes roll out as part of the airport’s wider upgrade programme.
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