Phase one of the trial will include mobile agent pods, handheld ‘Nomad’ devices, boarding pillars and self-boarding e-gates.


Phase one of the trial will include mobile agent pods, handheld ‘Nomad’ devices, boarding pillars and self-boarding e-gates.

Delta has expanded its “biometric boarding pass experience” trial to include fingerprint recognition technology at the boarding gate at DCA.

Frankfurt Airport has opened a new “Quiet Room”, which offers travellers a dedicated space to escape the hustle and bustle of the airport terminal.

The SkyTeam alliance, which includes Delta, is to open a new lounge at Vancouver International Airport later this year, while continuing to invest in technology to enable it to capitalise on emerging customer trends.
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Travellers passing through Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport can enjoy the new Sleep ‘n Fly lounge, which offers a total of 27 pods and cabins.

Branded pillars have been added at five departure gates to create four parallel lanes and keep passengers out of the walkway.

Guests visiting Lufthansa’s Business Lounge at Frankfurt Airport can trial Avegant Glyph video glasses, which provide users with a personal cinema experience.

Japan Airlines’ refurbished Sakura Lounge at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport will provide a “refreshing and inspiring experience”.

Schiphol Airport and KLM are trialling biometric boarding, which enables passengers to board their flight without showing their boarding pass or passport.

Dubai Airports has implemented an Intelligent Traffic System, which optimises the coordination of buses used to shuttle passengers from gate to aircraft.

Dubai Airports has teamed up with Dubai-based design agency Ochre and Emirati designer Aljoud Lootah to design and test a new generation of airport seating.

Manchester Airports Group has launched its new 1903 lounge brand, which will debut at Manchester Airport in April.

A second VIP lounge has been opened at Frankfurt Airport and includes eight private suites as well as communal areas.

United Airlines has unveiled its new LAX United Club, described by the airline as the “jewel in the airline’s $573 million project” at LAX.

British Airways will invest $110m in improving its US airport facilities, with $65m to be spent on a major enhancement project at JFK’s Terminal 7.

Air Canada has opened its new Maple Leaf Lounge at Newark Airport, which complements its existing US lounges in LaGuardia and Los Angeles airports.
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