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Estonian Air has introduced a new automatic check-in system, which removes the need for passengers to manually check-in for their flight. Â
Chicago Department for Aviation and U.S. CBP have officially launched the Automated Passport Control kiosks, which have reduced queuing times at Chicago OâHare.
A new digital service launched by Hamburg Airport allows passengers to view real-time data on waiting times at the security search zone via its website or app.
According to a passenger survey by consumer research company âWhich?â, London Southend Airport is the best airport in the UK. Find out why here.
Lufthansa has introduced new family-friendly check-in counters at Frankfurt and Munich airports to coincide with the peak summer holiday season in Germany.
oneworldâs top-tier frequent flyers can now make use of fast track lanes at Heathrow Airport, reducing queuing times at the security checkpoint.Â
Emirates passengers who book their flights online will automatically receive reminders about their flight and information on their destination via Google Now.
US Airways has finally released its app, allowing passengers to book flights, check-in, display their boarding pass and access their frequent flier account.
British Airways has launched a self-tagging service at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport, allowing passengers to print and attach their own bag tags.
Heathrow has become the first airport to adopt âpositive boardingâ, which gives passengers bespoke information to ensure they make their flight on time.
MIA passengers can view the latest in news and entertainment on their mobile phones with live streaming from CNN Airport Network, via the airportâs WiFi service.
Air Arabia has launched a new iPhone app, which allows passengers to purchase tickets, manage their booking and select their seats using a smartphone.
This week in London, FTEâs Assistant Editor, Amy Hanna, met one-to-one with Ryanairâs eclectic CEO Michael OâLeary, who outlined how he intends to eradicate checked bags, when he plans to introduce Wi-Fi onboard Ryanair flights and why he refuses to embrace mobile technology.
Air France KLMâs Manuel van Lijf and Dr. Nicola Tomatis, CEO of BlueBotics, spoke to FTE about the viability of replacing human customer service agents with robots.
Virgin Atlantic is offering passengers a new Guest List package, which includes a chauffeur driven car service, priority baggage, fast track security and Clubhouse access.
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