Budapest Airport presented results from the two three-month BARTA trials in collaboration with Wizz Air during the FTE Ancillary show in Istanbul.


Budapest Airport presented results from the two three-month BARTA trials in collaboration with Wizz Air during the FTE Ancillary show in Istanbul.

Budapest Airport and Heinemann Duty Free have introduced payment with Alipay and China Union Pay for the airport’s growing number of Chinese visitors.

Heathrow Rewards members can now collect loyalty points when they purchase entry to Club Aspire lounges in Heathrow Terminals 3 and 5.

AirAsia, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, easyJet, Finnair, JetBlue, Lufthansa, Ryanair, United Airlines and Wizz Air have been shortlisted.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and WeChat are providing an integrated range of services such as travel information and the possibility of pre-booking products.

Through NDC and other initiatives, Amadeus will support Finnair’s strategy to increase ancillary sales and enrich the shopping experience.

Groupe ADP’s new Chief Retail Officer, Aude Ferrand, shares strategies to transform the airport retail experience, including by using new technologies.

Using the Uber Eats app, passengers at Toronto Pearson can order food from selected HMSHost restaurants for delivery right to their gate.

The partnership will enable Copa Airlines to gain control over its product offering, allowing it to present customers with a better shopping experience.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has become the latest airline to suspend its inflight duty free sales, as the industry responds to changing customer needs.

Eurowings customers will now be able to book tickets for travel with mobility provider FlixBus directly through the airline’s app.

The reciprocal programme aims to create a more rewarding end-to-end experience for elite members of American Airlines and Hyatt loyalty programmes.

Czech Airlines has chosen to implement Planitas PasRM, which will help it to maximise revenue on every flight in its schedule.

Airbnb has appointed aviation expert Fred Reid as Global Head of Transportation, signifying the company’s plans to expand into the sector.

The updates to the website and app are aimed at delivering a more seamless, user-friendly experience, from booking to online shopping and customer support.

To learn more about the opportunities provided by IATA Pay and Open Banking, FTE spoke to Javier Orejas, Head of Banking Department, EMEA and Americas, IATA.
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