Articles tagged “retail”

Airlines

Copenhagen Airport Walks Away With Top Honors at Food and Drink Awards

Copenhagen's airport has long been known for its ability to efficiently move passengers along, so it's good to see it recognized for its efforts taking care of passengers as well.

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 9 years ago

Airlines

Singapore Changi to Build Largest Airport Tobacco and Liquor Boutique in the World

The only downside of a booze emporium of this size is passengers are restricted to what they can purchase and travel with. Now they need a shipping service.

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 9 years ago

Airlines

Forbes Lends Its Brand Name to Travel Shops at 3 U.S. Airports

Business magazine Forbes is trying to attract business travelers at U.S. airports, hoping they'll buy magazines, luggage and gum. Why not? It could work.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 9 years ago

Airlines

Heathrow Targets High-Spending Flyers with Terminal 2 Retail Selection

Airports continue to evolve into mini representations of the cities they serve and Heathrow is doing this with a focus on future revenues. In its ambition to become a luxury hub, it must also remember to provides spaces and services for average and budget flyers.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 9 years ago

Airlines

KLM Wants to Surprise Travelers with In-Flight Gifts from Grounded Friends

KLM isn't afraid to experiment, even if some ideas (social seating?) sound like real duds. This, on the other hand, is a welcome treat and a great reason why anyone flying KLM should tell all their friends what airline they will be on.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 9 years ago

Airlines

Fashion Startup Zady Targets Holiday Flyers With New Airport Pop-Up Shop

Airports are becoming destinations with luxury retail and local hotspots available to any flyer passing through. And they offer new brands a more temporary, affordable spot to gain awareness during heavy traffic times.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Airlines

How Airports Are Looking Beyond Flyers For Paying Customers

Vincent Trivett, Skift | 10 years ago

Airlines

Airports Are Making More Money Than Ever on Non-Aeronautical Revenue

While airlines are focusing on getting more revenue out of passengers, many airports are pushing to get more revenue from non-passengers, and placing a retail kiosk in a cramped space that might otherwise go unused is one way to do it.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Tourism

The $1.9 Million Tour That Comes With a Free 25-Carat Diamond

After Colbert's deconstruction of this tour, unlikely any 0.00001 percenter would want any unwanted attention by buying this "once-in-a-lifetime adventure."

Rafat Ali, Skift | 10 years ago

Airlines

Skift Q&A: How to sell physical products to today’s digital travelers

User design has quickly become an integral part of the travel experience with tech-savvy travelers looking to efficiently bypass fees in style. Flight 001’s colorful clean designs match the minimalism enforced by mobile passes and digital guidebooks.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago