The Post-COVID-19 Passenger Experience Think Tank outlines immediate and long-term strategies powered by technology and innovation for airlines, airports and their partners.


The Post-COVID-19 Passenger Experience Think Tank outlines immediate and long-term strategies powered by technology and innovation for airlines, airports and their partners.

Spirit’s CEO Ted Christie shares views on sanitisation, technology and bringing back confidence, as the airline prepares for the return of passenger demand.

Part one and two of the Impacts of COVID-19 report – jointly undertaken and released by Fast Future, FTE & APEX – are now available to download.

Touchless biometrics, self-service, automation, and mobile devices and apps, will have a crucial role to play in the industry’s recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.
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Hamad International Airport has implemented disinfectant robots and advanced thermal screening helmets in preparation for post-COVID-19 travel.

In our recent webinar, PIT, AirAsia, APEX and Fast Future discussed how collaboration and technology will be instrumental to building confidence.

FTE looks into how digital health passports can help the industry transition from the coronavirus lockdown, following a webinar organised by NIIT Technologies.

Abu Dhabi Airport has implemented comprehensive health and safety measures for passengers and staff, as well as continuous cargo operations.

AirAsia has implemented several contactless procedures for passengers, including contactless payments and kiosks at the airport, and enhanced app features.

Finavia requires airport employees who interact with customers to use mouth-nose protectors, as it starts to gradually ease travel restrictions.

Avalon Airport is set to become the first airport in Australia to implement self-service check-in and bag drop in partnership with Elenium Automation.

IATA has stated that it backs the use of face masks onboard, but opposes social distancing measures that would leave “middle seats” empty.

Iberia has announced that it will implement a special COVID-19 health plan to provide employees with robust protection against the virus.

Some of the technology to be trialled at Heathrow include UV sanitation, facial recognition thermal screening and contact-free security screening equipment.

As part of a new innovation challenge, Eurowings is inviting participants to suggest new products and services that could improve travel post-coronavirus.

Air Canada’s new CleanCare+ programme reinforces new personal safety and enhanced aircraft cleaning measures designed to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19.
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