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Turkish Airlines uses iBeacons to offer free access to digital Sky Library
Visitors to Turkish Airlines’ Lounge Istanbul will be able to access the digital Sky Library on their own devices following the installation of iBeacons.
Qantas launches interactive digital experience in Australian airport lounges
Qantas has launched an interactive digital content experience, labelled ‘QView’, which links passengers’ devices with the digital screens in the airline’s lounges.
Next generation apps: airlines and airports developing end-to-end digital companions
FTE explores how new technology and better aggregation of data can be used to develop smartphone apps that assist passengers throughout the entire journey.
Ryanair launches new app and mobile boarding pass
Ryanair has launched its new app, which passengers can use to book flights, hotels and car hire, and access flight information and mobile boarding passes.
easyJet’s multi-airport iBeacon trial lays the foundations for a major rollout
FTE spoke to James Millett, Head of Digital at easyJet, about the iBeacon trial, and how the LCC plans to use the technology to simplify the travel experience.
Air France starts new NFC boarding pass trial at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Air France has partnered with Orange, SITA and RESA to trial Near Field Communication (NFC) boarding passes at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport.
Etihad introduces mobile boarding pass
Etihad Airways has introduced mobile boarding passes, which can be used by travellers flying with the Abu Dhabi-based carrier from 13 cities.
Vueling CEO: Wearable tech, business-friendly travel, end-to-end app and onboard Wi-Fi prove we’re not just another LCC
FTE met with Vueling CEO Alex Cruz who explained why he doesn’t like the “low-cost carrier” tag and how the airline will improve the passenger experience.
SilkAir offers travel updates via Google Now
SilkAir passengers who book through the carrier’s website can now view flight status and gate updates, live traffic info and destination guides via Google Now.
American Airlines undertakes industry’s biggest deployment of iBeacons at DFW Airport
American Airlines has installed iBeacons across Terminal D at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to help improve passenger wayfinding via the carrier’s iOS app.
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