From 2020, Vietnam’s airports will allow cars to wait 10-15 minutes while dropping or picking up passengers. Each airport will have its specific no-toll timeframe, which will be decided by the government, said Vu The Phiet, General Director of the Airports…
French luxury goods house Cartier has partnered with King Power Global Development to open the doors of its reimagined boutique at Hong Kong International Airport. Conceived by Parisian artist and interior designer Bruno Moinard and located in the same…
Luxury cognac brand Hennessy has partnered with Changi Airport and travel retailer DFS Group to launch an X.O pop-up store at Changi Airport. Located in Terminal 1’s departure transit hall, the pop up the airport’s biggest yet, spread across 150sqm. Hennessy…
Malaysia Airports has launched a campaign `Shop like a hero` – or #ShopLAH – as it aims to transform its international airports from functional transportation hubs to exciting shopping destinations. The campaign aims to offer passengers a crafted premium…
An 18-month-old girl has died following an accident at Urban Revivo fashion store at Jewel Changi Airport, according to reporting in The Straits Times. The toddler suffered fatal injuries after a standing mirror fell on top of her. She died in hospital after…
Cebu Pacific, the country’s biggest budget airline, widened its presence at the Clark International Airport in Pampanga province with the opening on Friday of three new routes, including flights to Tokyo, Japan. The move opens up tourism and business…
Changi Airport Group and DFS Group have launched the first luxury-focused Singapore online liquor store. Called iShopChangiWines.com, the store will offer duty- and GST-absorbed premium-priced wines, Champagnes, and sakes. Consumers can now purchase up to 30…
The Malaysian High Court in Kuala Lumpur has ordered AirAsia and AirAsia X to pay operator Malaysian Airport Sepang (MA Sepang) MYR40.73 million ($9.9 million) in unpaid passenger service charges after ruling in favor of the national airport operator. The LCC…
Canberra Airport is overhauling its terminal retail offering, with construction set to begin on more than 1000sqm of new shops in the coming months. On Friday, the airport announced Airport Retail Enterprises (ARE) has been awarded the food and beverage…
A major Hong Kong airport revamp is planned spanning passenger facilities and retail spaces. Architectural firm Lead8 has been appointed lead designer for the planned Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) Terminal 1 renovation. Working with Airport Authority…
Tiger Beer has opened its second Tiger Street Den concept store, at Dubai International Airport. The first store outside of Singapore, it is located within the Asian Street Kitchen, which offers a variety of Asian-inspired food and drink options. Tiger Street…
Malaysia’s High Court has dismissed applications made by AirAsia and AirAsia X seeking a judicial review of the Malaysian Aviation Commission’s (MAVCOM) decision not to mediate a dispute between the carriers and Malaysia Airports (MAHB). Both carriers…
A Bose pop-up store has opened at Changi Airport’s Terminal 3 Transit Departure Hall. Trading until June 30, the store will give travellers the chance to experience and own Bose’s first audio sunglasses equipped with Bose AR capability, and to try out its…
King Power Thailand has won extended exclusive rights to operate at three additional Thai airports for a further 10 years. The firm won tenders for Phuket, Chiang Mai and Hat Yai airports, just a week following a win at the country’s main international…
The Changi Airport liquor & tobacco concession is up for grabs after DFS Venture opted not to proceed with a two-year extension. Changi Airport Group (CAG) will launch a tender for the concession on June 4, covering 18 stores, spanning more than 8000sqm of…
Incheon Airport duty-free tenders will be released in the fourth quarter of this year. The airport, thought to be the world’s most lucrative for retail, has committed to a fair-tender process for both international and local retailers seeking spots in its…