Copenhagen Airport has completed a trial of Google Glass, having equipped two members of its airport service team with the devices in a pilot undertaken with SITA Lab.

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Copenhagen Airport has completed a trial of Google Glass, having equipped two members of its airport service team with the devices in a pilot undertaken with SITA Lab.

Travellers from the 38 countries participating in the US Department of State’s Visa Waiver Program can now use the automated passport control kiosks at Miami International Airport.

São Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport has started testing immigration e-gates ahead of a permanent installation in Terminals 2 and 3 in August.

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has launched a new app for all nine of its airports, which can be synchronised with rail and bus timetables to simplify the travel experience.
FTE explores the new passenger-focused guidelines from ACI EUROPE, which provides a practical tool to help airports improve their passenger experience.

CPH’s Director of Airport Optimisation explains to FTE how sensor-based predictive modelling and self-service systems are helping the airport optimise processing.

Singapore Changi Airport has launched self-tagging and self-service bag drop in Terminal 1 as part of a three-month trial alongside Jetstar Asia.

Doha’s new Hamad International Airport and home carrier Qatar Airways will trial the Smart Security concept, while the airline has also received the Fast Travel Green Award.
The new Terminal 2 at Heathrow Airport – which includes an array of common use self-service facilities – 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.

Finavia’s 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 ‘Summer of Care’ campaign, in which 30 members of staff will be on-hand to assist passengers in the terminal.
FTE explores how innovations like kerbside lounge access and Passenger Relations Officers can improve the travel experience for premium passengers.
FTE explores how Skype Translator could be used by airlines, airports and travel industry suppliers to improve cross-language customer service.
The upgraded Qantas iPhone app is designed to provide a more personal service to passengers by making recommendations throughout their journey.

Frankfurt Airport’s VIP Lounge – which travellers can pay to access regardless of airline or class of travel – has been relocated and now includes a fitness area.
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