Passengers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport can now subscribe to use the Aira smart glasses.


Passengers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport can now subscribe to use the Aira smart glasses.

Travellers at Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal and White Bay Cruise Terminal will be the first to use Virgin Australia’s new check-in and baggage drop service.

Fully owned and operated by AirAsia, FACES uses facial recognition technology to identify travellers as they approach the automated boarding gate.

United Airlines and Lufthansa are the first two carriers to use Star Alliance’s Digital Services Platform to help enhance digital and mobile services.

Priority Pass will be the first lounge membership programme to integrate LocusLabs’ indoor mapping and wayfinding features into its app.

To respond to the increase in passenger numbers, Auckland Airport has embarked on a passenger-flow and road-traffic measurement project.

Budapest Airport has introduced a new VIP service which promises exclusivity, relaxation, comfort and a personal touch, located in the new VIP lounge in Terminal 2A.

Google’s online flight search and booking service, Google Flights, has introduced new features to predict flight delays and help passengers find the cheapest fares.

Groupe ADP, Air New Zealand and Aeromexico discuss the merits of artificial intelligence (AI) and consider its future impact on the air transport industry.

The latest plans for the “Always Getting Better” programme include a range of environmental, service, digital and ancillary initiatives.

Kansai Airports will trial “KATE”, an intelligent check-in kiosk that can autonomously move to busy areas in the airport as needed.

The Digital Innovation Blueprint is part of Singapore Airlines’ ongoing transformation programme, a key focus of which is boosting its digital capabilities.

Ferries del Caribe has become the first cruise operator to install automated border control kiosks onboard a cruise ship or ferry.

Passengers who have booked their flights up to 24 hours ahead of departure can automatically receive their boarding pass via text or email.

WeTrip, Car & Away and FlightSayer will now receive hands-on support from Founders Factory and easyJet for a period of six months.

Premium passengers can now enjoy the Flagship Lounge and restaurant-style Flagship Dining before boarding their flights at LAX.
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