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

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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.
The app has been enhanced to offer United MileagePlus members the opportunity to earn award miles for everyday purchases.
Startup SkyBuys allows passengers at Sydney Airport to pre-order goods, save items to a wish list, monitor deals, and receive their ordered items at the airport.
Customers can simply take a screengrab of a destination they have seen on Instagram and then upload the image to Look&Book in the easyJet app.
Jetstar customers will soon be able to book flights directly on Alibaba Group’s online travel service platform, Fliggy.
The new Virgin-wide loyalty programme will reward customer loyalty across Virgin branded companies, including Virgin Atlantic.
Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer members can now use KrisPay, a blockchain-based airline loyalty digital wallet, for their purchases at partner merchants.
The dynamic live auction enables customers to receive real-time notifications of their bid and allows two or more individual bids at the same time.
The new Emirates Skywards GO app offers members access to 2-for-1 offers at some of the best restaurants and spas in over 20 cities.
The electronic payment service will be available at 14 Lagardère Travel Retail France shops, as part of the airport’s strategy to cater for Chinese passengers.
Passengers at Hamburg Airport can now use the FLIO airport app to access exclusive retail and F&B offers, and book parking and lounge access.
FTE met with Nicolas Notebaert, CEO of VINCI Concessions and President of VINCI Airports, who outlined the group’s progressive approach to new technologies.
Passengers at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol can now exchange their leftover euros for Bitcoin or Ethereum at a “Bitcoin ATM”, which is being trialled at the airport.
Following in the footsteps of the likes of Schiphol and Dubai International, Hamburg Airport is exploring the potential of gate delivery for F&B.
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