Automated border control SmartGate kiosks will be trialled for outbound passengers at Brisbane Airport, following high uptake among inbound travellers.
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Passengers who book flights through the Singapore Airlines website can now view travel information via Google Now ahead of their journey, including flight updates, gate information and destination weather forecasts.
Low-cost carrier easyJet has launched a Chinese version of its website homepage to simplify the booking process for its increasing number of Chinese customers.
A total of 16 airports are now available on Google Indoor Street View, allowing passengers to view terminal facilities before arriving at the airport.
In the latest stage of its customer service improvement push, Ryanair will for the first time let passengers bring a second small carry-on bag onboard.
Swedish airport operator Swedavia has updated its mobile app, which now includes real-time information on gates and boarding, as well as a travel planner tool.
Three Scan&Fly self-service bag drop units have been installed at Geneva Airport as part of a six-month trial exploring the benefits of the combined self-service bag drop.
Passengers flying with SAS and Norwegian can now make use of self-service bag drops at Copenhagen Airport thanks to the introduction of 12 new units.
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The UK Home Office is exploring plans to offer inbound air travellers the option of paying an additional charge in order to skip queues at border control checkpoints.
Miami International Airport is the latest US airport to install automated passport control kiosks to offer passengers an expedited, self-service customs experience.
The TSA has announced the expansion of its PreCheck expedited screening programme to customers of Southwest Airlines, which becomes the eighth US carrier to join the programme.
FTE spoke to Giorgio Medici, Customer Care Manager at SEA Aeroporti di Milano, about the company’s investment in mobile technology to enhance the end-to-end travel experience.
A total of 24 automated border control e-gates that make use of facial recognition technology have been installed at Lisbon Airport.
Sao Paulo-Gaurulhos International Airport is working with IBM to redesign its technology infrastructure to improve data sharing and enhance operational efficiency.
SITA and ACI have released the 2013 Airport IT Trends Survey, which shows that 95% of airports plan to invest in apps, while 80% will invest in self-tagging and bag drop.
FTE reports on Schiphol’s plans to revolutionise airport security, the Qatar Airways end-to-end passenger experience and plans for a Checkpoint of the Future standard.
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