Des Moines International Airport is set to give passengers a more distinctly local shopping experience when its new terminal opens in January 2027, with Hudson launching River & Grand, a retail concept combining Iowa-made products, famous local connections, travel essentials, food, technology and loyalty benefits.

Tampa, Charleston, Des Moines and more US airports are preparing for a major transformation as the Transportation Security Administration rolls out the new Gold+ Airport Screening Programme to improve airline passenger security while maintaining federal oversight.