Etihad Airways has introduced mobile boarding passes, which can be used by travellers flying with the Abu Dhabi-based carrier from 13 cities.
Etihad Airways has introduced mobile boarding passes, which can be used by travellers flying with the Abu Dhabi-based carrier from 13 cities.

FTE met with Vueling CEO Alex Cruz who explained why he doesn’t like the “low-cost carrier” tag and how the airline will improve the passenger experience.
SilkAir passengers who book through the carrier’s website can now view flight status and gate updates, live traffic info and destination guides via Google Now.
American Airlines has installed iBeacons across Terminal D at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to help improve passenger wayfinding via the carrier’s iOS app.

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.
To help ensure passengers are satisfied with their travel experience, KLM is launching a new app that passengers can use to rate the in-flight service.
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Ryanair will introduce dedicated services for families and business travellers, including fast track security passes and bigger baggage allowances.
The vast majority of passengers want to be able to use their smartphone to manage flight disruptions, receive real-time updates and search for fares, according to SITA’s ‘Smart Thinking’ study.
Emirates has launched a new iPad app, which allows passengers to book and manage their flights, download their boarding pass and read up on over 130 destinations.

Ryanair CCO David O’Brien reveals to FTE when the new app and mobile boarding passes will be launched, and why the LCC is now trying to “un-differentiate” itself.
Emirates has launched a new iPad app, which allows passengers to book and manage their flights, download their boarding pass and read up on over 130 destinations.

Ryanair CCO David O’Brien reveals to FTE when the new app and mobile boarding passes will be launched, and why the LCC is now trying to “un-differentiate” itself.

The new Frankfurt Airport App 2.0 has been launched and features pre-travel tips, location-specific offers and automatic flight and gate updates.

Cork Airport has become the first in Ireland to make Google Indoor Street View available to its passengers, allowing them to take a virtual tour of the terminal building.
FTE explores whether the rise of smartphones means the passenger experience on the ground is being defined by technology developers, rather than airports and airlines.

Android users can now make use of a Star Alliance app that includes the flight schedules of all member carriers, a flight tracking function, information on airport lounges and city guides.
Copenhagen Airport has launched a dedicated website and app for Chinese-speaking passengers, who can now translate airport signage using their smartphone.
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.
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