Airport Market News: Global Infrastructure and Growth Updates

This week’s global airport market update highlights major developments in infrastructure, financial growth, and sustainability initiatives across leading airports.

Southwest Airlines opened a 30,000-square-foot cargo facility at Denver International Airport (DEN), featuring six loading docks, expanded cooler space, and large storage areas. With around 300 daily flights from DEN, the new facility underscores Southwest’s growing cargo operations.

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) reported a 13 percent year-over-year revenue increase to S$3.07 billion ($2.38 billion) for its fiscal year ending March 31. Passenger traffic rose 9 percent to a record 68.4 million, driven by growth from North Asia, South Asia, and the Americas. Despite global economic concerns, Changi’s cost-saving energy initiatives kept operating expenses to S$1.6 billion. Net profit jumped 95 percent to S$841 million.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) added a new five-lane security checkpoint that increases total screening lanes to 33. Located on the baggage claim level, the checkpoint uses updated millimeter wave technology to boost throughput and efficiency. TSA screened 20.5 million passengers at SEA in 2024 and 7.3 million through May 2025.

Dublin Airport (DUB) aims to process 90 percent of passengers through security in under 20 minutes this summer, expecting a record 3.5 million travelers from June to August. The airport added 1,000 new passenger seats and plans a major lounge upgrade.

Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) appointed Christophe Segaert as CEO. The board expects balanced growth aligned with Wallonia’s decarbonization targets and improved passenger and employee experience.

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