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IDF launches ‘Buy Before You Fly’ Webshop for Brussels South Charleroi Airport

IDF has launched its own online boutique specifically targeted to the passengers of Brussels South Charleroi Airport.

Finavia invests in digital services for Chinese travellers

Chinese passengers are the most rapidly-growing customer group at Helsinki Airport, which is further improving their service experience by introducing the Chinese AliPay mobile payment application. Helsinki is among the first European airports to do so.

Gebr. Heinemann introduces reusable bags to support marine conservation

Gebr. Heinemann is committed to sustainability and the reduction of plastic waste. Since 1 January, it has been providing disposable bags at all 14 Heinemann Duty Free locations in Germany and Austria, priced at 30 cents. The proceeds are donated to the international marine conservation organisation OceanCare. Travellers can also purchase reusable bags made from 50% recycled material for €2. These are also suitable to use a beach bags.

Rituals Cosmetics extends its standalone stores presence in European airports

Rituals opened two new standalone stores on 23 November – a 23sqm store in Vienna Airport’s Plaza operated in partnership with Welcome Trading, and a 44sqm landside store at Eindhoven Airport in partnership with Lagardère. The Vienna store offers all the brand’s best-selling products, while the Eindhoven store is large enough to offer the full Rituals product range.

Airports bringing the Christmas spirit to passengers around the world

It’s Christmas time and airports around the world are helping passengers find the perfect gift and get into the Christmas spirit by introducing special promotions and unforgettable celebrations, ranging from open mic gigs and fun parades to virtual advent calendars.