San Francisco International Airport has unveiled a prototype of an app that can help visually impaired passengers navigate through the airport terminal.


San Francisco International Airport has unveiled a prototype of an app that can help visually impaired passengers navigate through the airport terminal.
Visitors to Turkish Airlines’ Lounge Istanbul will be able to access the digital Sky Library on their own devices following the installation of iBeacons.
Qantas has launched an interactive digital content experience, labelled ‘QView’, which links passengers’ devices with the digital screens in the airline’s lounges.

FTE explores how new technology and better aggregation of data can be used to develop smartphone apps that assist passengers throughout the entire journey.

Ryanair has launched its new app, which passengers can use to book flights, hotels and car hire, and access flight information and mobile boarding passes.

FTE spoke to James Millett, Head of Digital at easyJet, about the iBeacon trial, and how the LCC plans to use the technology to simplify the travel experience.

Air France has partnered with Orange, SITA and RESA to trial Near Field Communication (NFC) boarding passes at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport.

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.

Ryanair will introduce dedicated services for families and business travellers, including fast track security passes and bigger baggage allowances.
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.

Ryanair will introduce dedicated services for families and business travellers, including fast track security passes and bigger baggage allowances.
Travellers flying with Indian carrier Jet Airways can now check-in using their mobile phone and have their boarding pass sent directly to their device.
Ranging from thinkpods and recreation areas, to free city tours and yoga rooms, airports and airlines are helping passengers stay calm and productive in the terminal.
easyJet has added push notifications to its iPhone app, allowing customers to opt-in to be proactively informed of information relating to check-in and flight status updates.
Leeds Bradford Airport is making use of the real-time capabilities of Twitter by proactively notifying passengers of flight and gate updates via direct messages.
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.
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