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The new Terminal 2 at Heathrow Airport â which includes an array of common use self-service facilities â opened on 4 June, with United Airlines operating 34 flights.
IATA has announced that Aer Lingus, Aeroflot and Qatar Airways will pilot the New Distribution Capability (NDC), which aims to transform the distribution and booking process.
Finaviaâs TravelLab allows passengers to trial and review prototypes of new services and facilities, ranging from airport yoga to interactive information screens.
Gatwick Airport has launched its âSummer of Careâ campaign, in which 30 members of staff will be on-hand to assist passengers in the terminal.
Brisbane Airport is rolling out touch-screen systems across the terminal to enable passengers to provide real-time feedback on their airport experience.
Ryanair will introduce dedicated services for families and business travellers, including fast track security passes and bigger baggage allowances.
London City is the first European airport to offer this baggage delivery service, which allows passengers to have their bags transferred between the airport and central London.
The co-located application centre has opened at Pittsburgh International Airport and allows travellers to choose the programme that best suits their needs.
Aruba Airport will be the test-bed for the forward-thinking âHappy Flowâ pilot, in which biometrics will be used as the main passenger token at all touch-points.
Munich Airportâs Thomas Penner tells FTE how a combination of new technology and ‘old fashioned’ customer service is helping to enhance the passenger experience.
Samsungâs Andy Guile and Asier Sinde outline the companyâs plans in the travel sector, and how airlines and airports can use smartphones and tablets to satisfy the modern day traveller.
As part of an effort to close the air travel industryâs âglaring security gapâ, AirAsia will be the worldâs first airline to trial INTERPOLâs I-Checkit system.
The new version of the Border Xpress Automated Passport Control (APC) kiosk makes use of fingerprint technology and can be used by travellers from 38 countries.
In the last week, Southwest Airlines has launched mobile boarding passes at Baltimore-Washington, Denver, Orlando, Chicago Midway and Phoenix Sky Harbor airports.
Virgin Australia will enhance its domestic lounges at Brisbane and Melbourne airports, with kerbside lounge access to be introduced for premium passengers.
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