On the Ground: Pre-travel

Following the launch of Google Trips, FTE explores what impact it could have on airport and airline apps, and how travellers stand to benefit.

The Amazon Echo device will support Skyscanner search results when it launches in the UK later this month.

SWISS has launched a new booking service called ‘SWISS Holidays’, which allows travellers to easily book a holiday package including flights and accommodation.

Fraport’s Kai Schmidhuber speaks to FTE about the Multichannel project and how the combination of stationary retailing and digitalisation is proving key to driving sales.

British Airways is currently in the beta testing stages of a new website revamp, which features many enhancements to improve the user experience.  

JetBlue Technology Ventures has announced an investment in start-up technology company Mozio, which specialises in travel to and from the airport.