Airport concessionaire The Paradies Shops has signed an exclusive agreement with US restaurant chain, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, in a move to roll out the concept across gateways throughout the US.

The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is rolling out a ‘pre-screening’ programme across some of the busiest airports in the country in a bid to speed up the security process for selected passengers.

Amsterdam Schiphol has added six new self-service baggage drop-off units to its Departure Hall 2, doubling the total to 12.

Architect, design and consultancy firm Gresham, Smith and Partners (GS&P) has been selected to help design the new interior of the main terminal at Tampa International Airport.

Nashville International Airport has won an award for its ‘Arts at the Airport’ programme, for having a “significant impact” on local Tennessee culture and art.

Brazil’s national airport operator Infraero has officially opened the new $50 million Terminal 4 at São Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport.

Portugal’s Ministry for Economy and Employment has announced plans to transform the new Beja Airport in the south of the country into a hub for low-cost airlines.

Brussels Airport handled 1.15 million passenger in January, an increase of 3% on the same month last year, mainly thanks to a boost in transfer traffic.

Göteborg Landvetter Airport is to open its newly refurbished security area tomorrow (9 February), as it completes the first phase of a large-scale overhaul of the international terminal.

SSP has been awarded the contract to operate three new outlets at Valencia Airport’s new terminal extension in a deal worth €7.5 million over eight years.