Find out how seatback self-service, in-flight concierges, commercial partnerships and smartwatch-based sales can help to increase in-flight sales.
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Find out how seatback self-service, in-flight concierges, commercial partnerships and smartwatch-based sales can help to increase in-flight sales.
Monarch Airlines will launch an Apple Watch app that allows passengers to order food, drinks and duty free products via their smartwatch while onboard.
Finnair has equipped its flight attendants with tablets, which can be used to process onboard F&B and retail purchases and payments.
Ranging from digital merchandising platforms to Near Field Communication-enabled payment solutions, FTE looks at the latest onboard retail solutions.
Content plans: Discussion on recovering bags with passengers – how do we collectively improve? The September virtual meeting will include a focus on the RUSH process for quick recovery of mishandled bags, highlighting automation, expediency and passenger visibility.
Find out more >>Content plans: PoC update, AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Discussion centring on check-in – what is the future for a seamless experience? The next in-person members meeting, taking place alongside FTE Global, will examine what future bag drops will look like, as well as tagging, capacity and flow enhancements.
Find out more >>Content plans: Retailing innovation in Los Angeles and exploring the utilisation of the Metaverse and other new technologies in travel retail.
Find out more >>Content plans: Under the theme of "Transforming Air Transport”, air transport leaders from across the globe will gather in LA to learn, collaborate, and be inspired to elevate their organisation’s passenger experience, business performance, innovation, and sustainability strategies.
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Discussion on outbound baggage loading and movement – what will this look like in five years? November’s in-person members meeting will explore areas including loading, movement, scanning, load cells, and more.
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: The final virtual members meeting of 2024 will focus on the “year in review”, while also providing an update on current Proof of Concepts and looking ahead to plans for 2025.
Find out more >>JetBlue Airways has started the roll out of Apple Pay, which allows passengers to pay for onboard products via their iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus or Apple Watch.
FTE takes a look at the benefits of leveraging Big Data for airlines, and explores how the likes of Delta, Boxever and GuestLogix think it can improve the passenger experience.
Delta Air Lines cabin crew will be equipped with Nokia Lumia 1520 phablets, which will replace the smaller Lumia 820 devices currently used onboard.
GuestLogix has signed an agreement with Global Eagle Entertainment, which will allow passengers to book onward travel tickets and destination-based activities while onboard.
Lufthansa Systems’ BoardConnect is now available as an app for Windows 8 devices, allowing passengers to watch movies, order food and shop using their own device.
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