United is the first U.S. airline to support ‘Live Activities’ for iPhone, giving customers real-time access to their boarding pass, gate and seat number, and countdown clock to departure, without opening the United app.

A balanced perspective on the issues of security and privacy, and how biometrics identify travellers on the move, enabling greater throughput and better passenger experience, while respecting the traveller’s privacy.
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Find out more >>United is the first U.S. airline to support ‘Live Activities’ for iPhone, giving customers real-time access to their boarding pass, gate and seat number, and countdown clock to departure, without opening the United app.
Regina International Airport and Region of Waterloo International Airport in Canada are enhancing their digitalisation with the installation of new common-use check-in and self-bag drop systems from SITA.
Find out more about the innovative solutions that will be on display at FTE Dublin on 23-25 May 2023 from the industry’s most established global industry providers and startups.
Delta has launched ‘Delta Sync Exclusives’ – a first-of-its-kind platform to curate the onboard experience for passengers. The new digital experience for mobile devices brings together exclusive content, access and offers to customers.
Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 opened the new Ezeiza Airport terminal in April. The facility is described as “the most modern and technologically advanced in Latin America, providing passengers with a seamless travel experience”.
Arlette van der Veer, Senior Manager Radical Innovation, KLM, explains current projects including digitalisation of the KLM Innovation Ecosystem and what industry stakeholders can learn from the KLM approach to innovation.
Alaska Airlines is investing $2.5 billion in improvements to enhance the airport experience within its hubs and focus cities, with new technology and what it describes as “a reimagined, more seamless travel experience”.
MATAR, the Qatar Company for Airports Operation and Management, has implemented a smart digital solution at Hamad Airport, using AI-driven technology “to enhance automation, predictability, awareness and performance”.
Georg Haraldsson, Chief Information Officer, PLAY, explains how the airline is navigating the tech landscape, its approach to retailing, and the ways in which it is looking to maximise inflight sales opportunities.
Changi Airport Group – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo (Singapore, 8-9 November 2023) – has entered the metaverse with the launch of ChangiVerse. The aim is to engage travellers, “serving them better through innovation and experimentation”.
AirAsia is enhancing its customer experience with new live call and refund tracking features on its Super App and website. The live call feature allows customers to speak directly with a human agent during their ‘Ask Bo Live Chat’ interaction.
Air India has completed the first phase of its five-year transformation programme known as Vihaan.AI, laying the foundation for future growth. The airline is now moving on to the second phase as it develops “a completely revamped customer proposition”.
Kazakhstan’s Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is partnering with SITA to deliver digital solutions to reduce costs and enhance efficiency with new passenger, baggage, and operational IT systems.
Argentinian low-cost airline Flybondi is leveraging TravelX’s NFTicket technology on Algorand blockchain, transforming ticket distribution and creating the largest utility NFT use case in blockchain, with 60+ airlines exploring adoption.
airBaltic has further enhanced passenger convenience by expanding its list of payment options offered to include Apple Pay. The aim is to make the booking process for travellers as seamless as possible.
Hamburg Airport is testing smart cabin baggage trolleys from Intelligent Track Systems, which feature an interactive display that assists passengers with wayfinding, retail offers, and flight information.
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