Tag: "airport"
Morocco to spend $4.2 billion to expand airports ahead of World Cup

Morocco to spend $4.2 billion to expand airports ahead of World Cup

World 11:21 25/07/2025

Morocco said on Thursday it will spend 38 billion dirhams ($4.2 billion) over the next five years to overhaul its main airports, ahead of the World Cup it will cohost with Portugal and Spain.

Airport service firms in Vietnam record hefty profits in H1

Airport service firms in Vietnam record hefty profits in H1

Economy 10:52 20/07/2025

As Vietnam’s tourism and aviation sectors soar during the summer travel peak, service providers at airports, including in-flight catering, beverage services, cargo handling, and airport lounges, report robust business results in the first half of the year.

TSA ends shoes-off policy for US airport security screening

TSA ends shoes-off policy for US airport security screening

World 10:35 09/07/2025

ARLINGTON, Virginia - The Transportation Security Administration will no longer require travelers to remove their shoes during security checks at U.S. airports, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Tuesday, ending an unpopular policy.

Is friendliness from Vietnam's airport staff too costly?

Is friendliness from Vietnam's airport staff too costly?

In-Depth 15:02 21/05/2025

A smile, a simple ‘hello,’ and a little kindness do not require much effort. So why are some airport staff in Vietnam so reluctant to offer them?

Runway lights activated at under-construction Long Thanh airport in Vietnam

Runway lights activated at under-construction Long Thanh airport in Vietnam

Vietnam News 15:49 27/04/2025

The runway lighting system at Long Thanh International Airport, under construction in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam, was officially lit up on Saturday evening, according to the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV).

Vietnam’s Noi Bai, Da Nang airports climb global rankings as Changi retains top spot

Vietnam’s Noi Bai, Da Nang airports climb global rankings as Changi retains top spot

Vietnam News 13:47 12/04/2025

Vietnam’s Noi Bai and Da Nang International Airports have continued their upward trajectory in the latest Skytrax global rankings, reflecting steady improvements in passenger experience and airport services.

Vietnam’s Quang Tri begins work on $324mn IP, airport projects

Vietnam’s Quang Tri begins work on $324mn IP, airport projects

Economy 17:04 15/12/2023

The Quang Tri industrial park will cover an area of 481 hectares in Hai Lang District, while the airport will span over 316 hectares in Gio Linh District

Vietnam aviation watchdog proposes adding 2 airbases to national airport plan

Vietnam aviation watchdog proposes adding 2 airbases to national airport plan

Economy 13:56 09/02/2023

The two airports will be used for both military and civilian purposes

Da Nang authorities propose building new airport terminal

Da Nang authorities propose building new airport terminal

Vietnam News 19:00 22/11/2022

The new domestic terminal will have the capacity of 15 million passengers a year

5 airports cease operations in response to Typhoon Noru in Vietnam

5 airports cease operations in response to Typhoon Noru in Vietnam

Vietnam News 14:50 27/09/2022

Many flights have been canceled and rescheduled due to the temporary closures

Officers investigate suspected transportation of over $1mn in Ho Chi Minh City

Officers investigate suspected transportation of over $1mn in Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam News 19:52 16/09/2022

Police and customs officers in Ho Chi Minh City are investigating the suspected illegal transportation of over US$1 million

Man misses flight as bag of alum mistaken for drugs at northern Vietnamese airport

Man misses flight as bag of alum mistaken for drugs at northern Vietnamese airport

Vietnam News 10:33 28/08/2022

Screening officers discovered a bag of white crystals and suspected they were narcotics