Fraport USA, the U.S. subsidiary of Fraport AG, has secured a 23-year contract to manage retail concessions at Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI). The agreement, signed between Fraport Baltimore Partnership LLC – a majority-owned subsidiary of Fraport USA – and the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), marks a significant continuation of Fraport’s presence at BWI, where it has been active since 2004.
The new contract involves a comprehensive overhaul of the airport’s retail concessions programme. Fraport USA plans to completely redesign the marketplaces across approximately 18,000 m² of commercial space and will issue fresh invitations for businesses to bid for all commercial concessions. This initiative aims to create a dynamic, modern environment that reflects the local culture and offers a diverse range of services.
Sabine Trenk, CEO of Fraport USA, emphasised the company’s commitment to creating a first-class environment with a strong local identity. She noted that collaboration with local, regional, and international providers will be key to offering passengers an authentic and unique experience.
With over 26 million passengers in 2023, BWI is the busiest airport in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Fraport USA’s success at BWI reinforces its position as a leading developer of retail and food & beverage concepts in U.S. airports. The company also manages retail operations at major airports such as Newark Liberty International Airport, John F. Kennedy Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, and Nashville International Airport.
