Role: Research Analyst – Airport Ecosystem
With the retirement of LoungeBuddy, the most comprehensive publicly available outlet database disappearing from the market, and known LoungeReview limitations, there is a clear strategic opportunity for Collinson / Priority Pass to establish itself as the authoritative source of accurate, up‑to‑date outlet data.
At the same time, with the lack of an international standard for Airport Terminal definitions and consistency across vendors, we are in need of good quality curated data to lead the Airport Ecosystem space.
Owning the best-in-class outlet and airport location dataset will:
To realise this opportunity, we propose hiring a Research Analyst focused on aviation, airport locations, outlets, and airline operations. This role will combine structured research, data curation, and industry awareness to accelerate and improve the quality of our master datasets.
The Research Analyst will be responsible for building, maintaining, and enriching Collinson’s master database of airports, terminals, outlets, competitors and airline operations.
The role bridges the gap between automated data collection (scraping, LLMs, third‑party feeds) and high‑quality, human‑validated intelligence. It ensures that our location and outlet data is accurate, well‑structured, and commercially valuable.
1. External Research & Source Identification
Monitor industry news and announcements related to outlets, airports, terminals, and airline operations
2. Data Validation & Disambiguation
3. Master Location Maintenance
Own the maintenance the Master Location database, covering airports, terminals, concourses, and sub‑locations
Track and update changes such as terminal renumbering, new builds, closures, or connectivity changes
4. Terminal Connectivity & Passenger Mapping
Map passenger types (domestic, international, Schengen, non‑Schengen, etc.) to terminals and locations
5. Airline & Network Intelligence
6. Crowdsourcing & Internal Community Engagement
7. Communication & Business Updates
Required Skills & Experience
Technical & Analytical Skills
Previous experience in travel, aviation, or tourism (e.g. travel agency, airline, airport, or hospitality) is advantageous but not mandatory
Communication & Collaboration
This role enables Collinson to:
By investing in a dedicated Research Analyst, we establish long‑term in‑house expertise that compounds in value over time and becomes a strategic asset for the business.
Notes for Internal Business Case & Recruiter Brief (Not for External Posting)
Ideal candidates may come from travel agencies, tour operators, or travel services, with strong industry knowledge but without a desire to rapidly outgrow the role
