The rollout of the Apple Watch among restaurant managers in United’s Terminal C highlights wider commercial opportunities for airports and airlines.

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The rollout of the Apple Watch among restaurant managers in United’s Terminal C highlights wider commercial opportunities for airports and airlines.

FTE explores how Delta, United, American Airlines are leading the battle for premium loyalty with multi-million dollar investments in airport facilities.

All of Tigerair Australia’s check-in agents will be equipped with an iPad, which will allow them to process passengers away from the check-in desks.

Air Canada has added the TSA PreCheck indicator to its e-boarding passes, allowing passengers to proceed directly to PreCheck security lanes at US airports.

Ryanair has partnered with Adobe to upgrade its digital infrastructure as part of the on-going “Always Getting Better” service improvement programme.

A contextual homepage, Passbook integration and simplified booking and check-in are among the new features on Singapore Airlines’ Apple and Android apps.

Phase 2 of London Stansted Airport’s £80 million investment is now complete, bringing about a number of improvements to the passenger experience.
We send our best wishes to Cees de Vos, Director Innovation Outstations & Partnerships at Air France-KLM, who retires today.

FTE explores how daa is improving data sharing between stakeholders to improve operational efficiency, queue management and resource allocation.

This week saw the launch of the DS BAGTAG – a new electronic, permanent bag tag – as airlines weigh up the benefits of moving away from traditional paper tags.

The digital smart screens in the baggage reclaim hall include a “journey comparison generator”, which displays the various onward travel options.

The New York City-inspired food hall in Delta Air Lines’ Terminal C features more than 100 iPads, contactless readers, Apple Pay and self-service stations.

The introduction of Global Entry kiosks at Lynden Pindling International Airport follows the recent installation of Automated Passport Control kiosks.

FTE paid a visit to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to explore the Schiphol Security Experience, which sets a new benchmark by delivering “security as a service”.

The new Mobile Host for iPhone combines live data from Gatwick Airport’s information systems with passenger booking details to deliver bespoke updates.

AirAsia will introduce its new ‘Home Tag’ from 20 April and roll out self-service bag drop in Bangkok, Phuket, Langkawi and select Indonesian airports.
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