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How airports and airlines are innovating to help passengers relax and stay productive in the terminal
Ranging from thinkpods and recreation areas, to free city tours and yoga rooms, airports and airlines are helping passengers stay calm and productive in the terminal. Read full article »
easyJet using mobile push notifications to keep passengers informed
easyJet has added push notifications to its iPhone app, allowing customers to opt-in to be proactively informed of information relating to check-in and flight status updates. Read full article »
UK airport introduces personalised, Twitter-based flight update service for passengers
Leeds Bradford Airport is making use of the real-time capabilities of Twitter by proactively notifying passengers of flight and gate updates via direct messages.
Study highlights strong demand for smartphone-based flight, baggage and disruption services
The vast majority of passengers want to be able to use their smartphone to manage flight disruptions, receive real-time updates and search for fares, according to SITA’s ‘Smart Thinking’ study.
Emirates’ new iPad app includes flight booking, boarding passes and live flight maps
Emirates has launched a new iPad app, which allows passengers to book and manage their flights, download their boarding pass and read up on over 130 destinations. Read full article »
Ryanair: ‘We’ve done everyone a favour by reshaping passenger behaviour’
Ryanair CCO David O’Brien reveals to FTE when the new app and mobile boarding passes will be launched, and why the LCC is now trying to “un-differentiate” itself.
New Frankfurt Airport app offers more personalised travel experience
The new Frankfurt Airport App 2.0 has been launched and features pre-travel tips, location-specific offers and automatic flight and gate updates.
Cork Airport becomes first Irish airport to offer Google Indoor Street View
Cork Airport has become the first in Ireland to make Google Indoor Street View available to its passengers, allowing them to take a virtual tour of the terminal building.
Is mobile technology making it more difficult for airports and airlines to define their own passenger experience?
FTE explores whether the rise of smartphones means the passenger experience on the ground is being defined by technology developers, rather than airports and airlines. Read full article »
Star Alliance launches Android app to provide single source of travel info
Android users can now make use of a Star Alliance app that includes the flight schedules of all member carriers, a flight tracking function, information on airport lounges and city guides.
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United unveils new London Heathrow T2 premium lounges
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Air France-KLM: ‘Our new permanent bag tag and tracking device can benefit the entire industry’
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Could this portable, self-scaling onboard Wi-Fi solution revolutionise the in-flight connectivity market?
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Could Virgin America’s in-flight social network mark the start of a new craze?
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AirAsia: klia2′s self-tagging, bag drop and next-gen kiosks will redefine the airport experience in Asia
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United introduces dedicated CIP services at Newark Liberty
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