FTE explores how a new generation of in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions are presenting airlines with ancillary revenue generation opportunities.
REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
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Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
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Find out more >>FTE explores how a new generation of in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions are presenting airlines with ancillary revenue generation opportunities.
Fraport’s Kai Schmidhuber speaks to FTE about the Multichannel project and how the combination of stationary retailing and digitalisation is proving key to driving sales.
FTE speaks to Seateroo, SeatBoost and Seatfrog to find out how important mobile apps are becoming as a source of ancillary revenue for airlines.
Visa has launched a new programme for its cardholders, which provides them with exclusive discounts for airport services.
Seatfrog has announced that it is partnering with Amadeus Next, as they aim to bring the auction bidding service to travellers.
British Airways is trialling the sale of seat upgrades using the New Distribution Capability (NDC) standard via the Skyscanner meta-search engine.
FTE recently attended the TFWA Inflight Focus Workshop to gauge the extent to which the inflight retail sector is responding to technology-enabled change.
Spring Airlines has teamed up with GuestLogix to enable its flight attendants to accept onboard payment for ancillary items via handheld point-of-sale devices.
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A new grocery shopping concept called “emmasbox” is currently being trialled in the baggage reclaim area at Munich Airport’s Terminal 2.
Passengers flying from Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal will be able to download a selection of movies to their smartphones and tablets ahead of departure.
The so-called “Digiboo Zones” allow passengers to browse and download movies and TV shows to their personal electronic devices ahead of departure.
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.
The digital smart screens in the baggage reclaim hall include a “journey comparison generator”, which displays the various onward travel options.
Ranging from digital merchandising platforms to Near Field Communication-enabled payment solutions, FTE looks at the latest onboard retail solutions.
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