Sydney Airport has launched a mobile-friendly version of its website – a one-stop-shop for traveller information, which complements its smartphone apps.
Sydney Airport has launched a mobile-friendly version of its website – a one-stop-shop for traveller information, which complements its smartphone apps.
United Airlines is refreshing its mobile app for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry. It will also offer mobile boarding pass scanning at over 220 domestic airports.

The aircraft manufacturer has made a next-generation step in baggage technology with the unveiling of its innovative ‘smart’ luggage prototype, which features an embedded RFID chip that can be tracked using the ‘Find my Bag’ function of the bag’s accompanying iPhone app.
In an exclusive report for FTE, Raymond Kollau, Founder of airlinetrends.com, explains how new technologies are transforming the in-air travel experience.
Last week we began our countdown of FTE Asia’s 10 trends. Here are five more concepts changing the passenger experience, and not in the ways you might expect.

Following the groundbreaking FTE Asia 2013 conference, we take a look at the top 10 concepts, technologies and trends that are transforming the passenger experience as we know it.
The world’s largest global airline alliance has created an application specifically designed for Apple’s popular tablet.
flydubai has augmented its inflight experience with the launch of live, daily-updated news eReaders, with access to 45 global newspapers.
Qatar Airways has launched a new mobile application for Android, BlackBerry and iPhone devices, alongside a new mobile website. The developments are part of Qatar Airways’ passenger-focused initiatives designed to enhance the travel experience.
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport has launched its official mobile app for smartphones. The app provides the latest information and updates regarding flights, parking, shops, restaurants and airport services. The app’s push notification feature is said to be a first for airport-developed apps, notifying passengers who request information about changes to flight details.
Qatar Airways has launched a new mobile application for Android, BlackBerry and iPhone devices, alongside a new mobile website. The developments are part of Qatar Airways’ passenger-focused initiatives designed to enhance the travel experience.
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport has launched its official mobile app for smartphones. The app provides the latest information and updates regarding flights, parking, shops, restaurants and airport services. The app’s push notification feature is said to be a first for airport-developed apps, notifying passengers who request information about changes to flight details.
With mobile technology becoming ever-increasingly linked to the passenger experience at all stages of the journey, the debate as to whether a universal app for all airports could replace the need to download individual airport apps is growing. Amy Hanna reports.
As well as industry-leading features like destination guides and a flight comparison function, the airline’s first app for iPad allows passengers to explore the world below them through interactive photos, maps and content from social network connections.
Passengers who arrive at Nashville Airport by car can now track parking-to-terminal shuttle buses in real time by monitoring their movements on TransL?c’s mobile app.
Changi Airport Group has launched a new iChangi HD app for the iPad, which offers real-time flight information, terminal maps and 360-degree visuals of airport attractions.
The 2012 SITA Passenger Self-Service Survey has revealed that passengers want more self-service and mobile-based offerings to help improve the travel experience.
British Airways passengers flying from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) can now check-in on their smartphone and download a mobile boarding pass.
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