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SWISS has become only the second network carrier in Europe to receive the IATA Fast Travel Platinum Award, in recognition of its self-service efforts.

Haneda Robotics Lab will be launching the “Robot Experiment Project 2016”, which is aimed at accelerating the implementation of robots at Haneda Airport.

This Christmas, Glasgow Airport has unveiled GLAdys – the UK’s first humanoid robot airport ambassador.

Tigerair Australia has unveiled new mobile boarding passes and the option to secure accommodation when purchasing a flight, designed to make flying with the airline easier and more convenient than even before.

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has launched a new website and app which will provide passengers with a more personalised travelling experience and improve the overall travel process.

London Southend Airport has launched a progressive scheme to enhance the experience of passengers with hidden disabilities.

Wilfried Covent, Head of Security, Brussels Airport, offers insight into the airport’s response to, and recovery from, the terror attack in March 2016.

British Airways has launched a chatbot for the Facebook Messenger platform, which offers travellers personalised recommendations and offers.

A service that enables Emirates ID Card holders to pass through automated immigration gates at Dubai Airport is proving to be popular among travellers.

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.

Turkish Airlines has updated its iOS and Android apps, with a number of new features added to help simplify the travel experience.

Thomson is trialling an online virtual assistant that makes use of IBM’s Cloud platform and cognitive intelligence to become smarter as it matures.

American Airlines has launched an ‘Official Source’ programme to help ensure that travellers can easily identify trusted sources of flight information.

Adelaide Airport will introduce new check-in kiosks and bag drop units, as the airport moves to a common-use self-service platform.

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.

FTE explores how permanent electronic bag tags, drive through bag drop and door-to-door baggage delivery could reshape the baggage process.
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