Ryanair has opened a new state-of-the art digital and IT innovation hub, Travel Labs Spain, based in Madrid, as part of its digital initiatives under Year 4 of its ‘Always Getting Better’ programme.

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Ryanair has opened a new state-of-the art digital and IT innovation hub, Travel Labs Spain, based in Madrid, as part of its digital initiatives under Year 4 of its ‘Always Getting Better’ programme.

ANA All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, Finnair and Contour Aviation are the latest airlines to join the TSA PreCheck programme.

For airlines and airports, technology holds the key to unlocking a smoother passenger journey while ensuring security remains top priority, as SITA explains.

Andy Bien, CIO, Airport Authority Hong Kong, discusses new and emerging technologies, customer experience and the need for more collaboration.

Fiji Airways’ Rowan Chalmers discusses the Resort Check-in service, which allows passengers to check-in themselves and their bags in the hotel lobby.

Passengers can now pay for their tickets, seat selection, travel insurance and other ancillary purchases using Apple Pay and Android Pay.

Michael Ibbitson, Dubai Airports’ EVP, Technology and Infrastructure, discusses beacons, robotics, biometrics and the airport of the future.

The AI-powered “Oscar” chatbot is now able to provide the answers to customers’ questions 67% of the time, and it has just come online in Australia.

Passengers flying on domestic services with Delta Air Lines can now be checked in automatically via the carrier’s iOS and Android apps.

Frontline staff in the baggage reclaim hall at Frankfurt Airport can now provide immediate assistance to passengers whose bags have been mishandled.

The 24/7 CEB Customer Command Centre has allowed Cebu Pacific employees to respond to customer enquiries in a much faster and more efficient manner.

Stuart Rattray, GM Technology, outlines how Sydney Airport is embracing open data and biometrics to improve the passenger experience and optimise efficiency.

Passengers who have a connection time of 20 hours or more can take advantage of free accommodation in Istanbul before continuing their journey.

İGA, the contractor and designated operator of Istanbul New Airport, is investing in baggage tracking, bag drop, e-gates and an advanced mobile app.

Travellers from 74 countries can now use the biometric-enabled Smart Departure system when flying from Hong Kong International Airport.

Singapore Airlines’ customers can book Grab rides via the carrier’s app in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
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