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The low-cost carrier’s “Leisure Plus” fare includes priority boarding, an allocated seat and a 20kg checked baggage allowance.
The trial will apply to passengers on one flight a day from the United States to Japan and forms part of CBP’s wider Entry-Exit strategy.
The £186 million Pier 1 includes five new gate rooms, a new baggage system for South Terminal, early bag store and a premium lounge.
As part of its efforts to explore how technology can create a smoother airport journey, Melbourne Airport has been trialling self-boarding in T2.
Keflavik Airport can now display real-time queuing times at key passenger touch points and optimise resource allocation during busy periods.
Travellers can take a tour of Hamad International Airport using Google Street View to familiarise themselves with the 600,000sqm terminal before their trip.
According to SITA, blockchain technology could hold the key to cross-border single secure travel identification via a single passenger token.
Travellers booking flights via the easyJet iOS app can now pay for their bookings using Apple Pay, Apple’s secure one-touch payment function.
The addition of four new carriers to the TSA PreCheck programme brings the total number of participating airlines to 16.
Guests can enjoy an à la carte restaurant, showcase bar, fitness room, cigar lounge, spa, barbers, nail bar, TV room, relaxation room and prayer room.
Gatwick Airport’s Abhi Chacko tells FTE how the Airport Community app is helping to improve operational efficiency and customer experiences.
Travellers flying from Heathrow’s Terminal 5 will be able to download movies, magazines and destination guides using the new media kiosks.
The SITA Passenger IT Trends Survey highlights an upward trend in passenger satisfaction, with self-service adoption also on the rise.
Skyscanner’s Facebook Messenger bot enables the company to communicate with consumers in an automated yet conversational manner on the social media platform.
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