British Airways, working with Los Angeles International Airport, Vision-Box and US CBP, is trialling biometric self-boarding for international flights.


British Airways, working with Los Angeles International Airport, Vision-Box and US CBP, is trialling biometric self-boarding for international flights.

During the two-month “Virtual Cinema” pilot, passengers can watch a selection of 2D, 3D and 180°/360° content in the SkyTeam lounge at Dubai International.

Cebu Pacific will introduce Disabled Passenger Lifts at airports in the Philippines to provide PRMs with a more comfortable boarding experience.

Passengers flying from Frankfurt Airport can now watch full-length movies, documentaries and television series in the two “Movie Worlds”.
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Phase one of the trial will include mobile agent pods, handheld ‘Nomad’ devices, boarding pillars and self-boarding e-gates.

The Club BWI is located in Concourse D and guests visiting the lounge will find beverages, snacks, Wi-Fi and an array of reading materials.

The LED video wall, which measures 21 x 1.6 metres, displays a variety of video content, ranging from airport operations to destination previews.

Shannon Airport has opened a first of its kind sensory room for travellers with neurodevelopmental challenges, including autism.

Open to Air France Business and Elite Plus customers, the lounge features Haussmann-inspired decoration and a Parisian brasserie-style dining area.

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.
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