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The investment in airport lounges, premium transfers and customer service follows a significant investment in improving the onboard experience.
Airports Authority of India has started the rollout of the new baggage management system, which will be introduced at all 38 of its airports.
The FTE Collaboration Forum empowered industry executives to exchange thoughts, ideas, frustrations and potential ways forward on topics such as data sharing.
The app will allow passengers to plan their IFE experience on the ground, before synchronising their device with the embedded system onboard the aircraft.
The Apple Watch compatible Brisbane Airport app offers passengers easy access to flight status updates, Digital Departure Cards and their car park location.
Alaska Airlines has become just the second North American carrier to achieve Fast Travel Platinum status, which recognises airlinesâ self-service efforts.
RIMOWA Electronic Tag is the first fully integrated mobility solution for luggage and features an embedded digital bag tag.
Home-printed bag tags are now available for all SWISS flights out of Zurich and Geneva, as well as selected inbound flights from non-EU airports.
Perth Airport will deploy Amadeusâ Airport Common Use Service (ACUS) as it continues with its extensive AUD$1 billion infrastructure transformation.
Air Astana has launched MyUpgrade, an online tool that allows Economy Class customers to bid for an upgrade to Business Class ahead of their flight.
The new San Francisco Club is twice the size of the old lounge and includes bespoke artwork, a premium bar, high-end menu, and views over the runway and bay.
An industry insider tells FTE that permanent electronic bag tags will be commonplace within 12 months and could pave the way for a digital passenger smartcard.
The carrier says the introduction of the new fare structure, which features eight different booking options, is designed to increase transparency at the point of booking.
The new lounge includes distinct zones dedicated to dining, working and relaxing, and is open to Qantas Business, Platinum and Platinum One frequent flyers.
The âtotally customer-drivenâ investment follows the recent completion of a project to improve the departure hall experience for passengers.
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