Food & Beverage
Plaza Premium Group debuts top-tier concept in USA with dual lounge opening at Dallas Fort Worth Airport
Located in Terminal D, the new Plaza Premium First and Plaza Premium Lounge target distinct passenger segments, with both facilities incorporating design and culinary elements inspired by the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
Images of the Day: ‘The art of retail’ takes shape at Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3
Our latest selection comes to you from the new Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport, where Fraport Group hosted a pre-opening celebration for business partners and selected media on Monday night.
Ten days to go: Early Bird offer for FAB 2026 closes 30 April
An Early Bird delegate pass for US$1,500 is available until 30 April, with the standard registration fee rising to US$1,700 after the deadline.
Zayed International Airport opens airside stores and restaurants to non-travellers to boost business
The initial eight-week programme is likely to provide welcome additional business for commercial operators hard hit by the impact of the Middle East conflict on departing passenger numbers.
Sofia Airport chief shares vision as Avolta reveals duty-free store and Italian dining concept
SOF Connect CEO Jesús Caballero speaks to The Moodie Davitt Report about his vision for the airport, as the duty-free store expands to nearly 1,200sq m and Amo opens in an impressive 205sq m space.
Gensler extends retail design partnership with Manchester Airports Group
Gensler’s appointment will see it support MAG’s airports portfolio, including Manchester Airport and East Midlands Airport, and continue its work at London Stansted, as the airport company continues to evolve its commercial offer.
Zurich Airport commercial turnover climbs +4.5% in Q1 but lags passenger growth
Airside sales climbed by +8% with landside sales slipping -2% compared to Q1 2025.
Lagardère Travel Retail Q1 revenues rise +5.0% but Middle East conflict weighs on prospects
“Lagardère Travel Retail is relying on its diversified geographic footprint and the resilience of its business model to mitigate the effects,” the company says as it assesses the impact of the Middle East crisis.
The Wright Group’s sense of place concept Clipper Bar & Kitchen takes off at Dublin Airport
A full-service bar and casual dining space, The Clipper Bar & Kitchen’s name is inspired by the famous Clipper flying boats that operated the first transatlantic passenger flights between North America and Foynes, Co. Limerick.
Avinor tenders US$212 million kiosk programme across four airports
The tender spans around 23 kiosks/convenience stores and one self-service solution, aimed at delivering fast, accessible and efficient retail services across the major airports in Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim and Stavanger.
The Travel Retail and F&B Superstars Column 2026
We bring back our popular column that champions industry staff – frontline, back office, logistics, management and more.
Changi Airport and Plaza Premium Group reshape private terminal into lifestyle-driven space
Highlights of the private terminal include a deluxe lounge, bar, private suites and bespoke dining, alongside a premium event space designed for larger entourages and private gatherings.
