Airports account for 6% of global luxury spending, and as the number of passengers from both emerging and mature markets increases, the amount of money splashed out by jet-setters is expected to boom. So, how can brands capture the hearts – and wallets – of luxury travellers?

With $385 billion currently invested in global airport developments, lounges and runways are changing rapidly. It might be decades before ‘airport cities’ are developed, but we’re already seeing new outdoor spaces, retail opportunities and better logistics. What does the future of airports hold?

Security measures at airports post-9/11 meant people could no longer wave off relatives at the gate or take advantage of duty-free deals. But myPITpass at Pittsburgh International Airport is aiming to bring back the good old days. Can it help restore the terminal as a destination in its own right?

Ever thought about driving to the nearest airport to go shopping or have dinner? Following declining passenger numbers, Pittsburgh International Airport will allow people without a boarding pass to roam beyond security, with the intention of turning its airport into a destination for non-fliers.