On the Ground: Initiatives

Airbus has revealed three concepts for a zero-emission commercial aircraft, fuelled by hydrogen, which could enter service by 2035.

FTE spoke to IATA’s Head of Passenger Process & Facilitation Céline Canu, who shared her views on the key steps to restarting air travel.

Following a recent trial, Gatwick Airport will install the UV disinfection system on eight security lanes at its North Terminal by the end of the month.

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and WestJet have announced plans to launch a pre-flight COVID-19 testing pilot for WestJet passengers this fall.

Passengers returning from COVID-19 red zones who have completed a Passenger Location Form can perform a PCR test free of charge at the test facility.

Etihad Airways has partnered with Singapore-based startup Lumitics to trial a technology, that will track unconsumed meals from a plane after it lands.

Esamatti Vuolle, Head of Digital Channels, Finnair, shares more about the carrier’s digital developments introduced to enhance the customer experience.

Etihad passengers diagnosed with COVID-19 during their trip would receive up to €150,000 of medical costs and up to €100 a day of quarantine costs.