Europe News

(19-Oct-2006) Birmingham international airport has announced details of the second phase of its commercial expansion plan

(17-Oct-2006) A revamp of the key shopping areas at Stockholm Arlanda airport has put the spotlight on non-aeronautical revenues, which airport authority Luftfartsverket wants to increase sharply by 2009. Kevin Rozario reports on an airport undergoing undergoing serious retail re-evaluation

(17-Oct-2006) Dublin Airport Authority has maintained control of Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports and Aer Rianta International since the break-up of former national airport authority Aer Rianta began in October 2004. But what progress has really been made? DFNI investigates

(17-Oct-2006) The Swiss travel-retail industry is nervously awaiting a decision by the government on duty-free arrivals shopping. Joe Bates talks to the airports and retailers in favour, and assesses the proposal's chances of success

(15-Oct-2006) LVMH-owned champagne house Krug is to launch a limited- edition travel-retail exclusive Cabin Bag at this month's TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes

(15-Oct-2006) EU. The European Commission has approved the airport security measures proposed last month, paving the way to lift restrictions on the sale of liquids airside and allowing passengers to bring liquids through security checks

(15-Oct-2006) FRANCE. Aelia is to take over Dufry Group's operations at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport (CdG) terminal three from November 1

(15-Oct-2006) BULGARIA. Sofia airport is close to launching a supply tender for the stores at existing and new international terminals, DFNI understands

(15-Oct-2006) SWITZERLAND. The Nuance Group is to launch a shopping website, dutyfreeparadise.ch, for passengers at Zürich and Geneva airports after conducting trials at Copenhagen Kastrup in association with airport authority Copenhagen Airports

(15-Oct-2006) ROMANIA. Local operators are vying for position as Romania's airports prepare to reintroduce duty-free retail