FTE caught up with Ismail Polat, CTO of İGA Airport Operation, to find out more about how the project took shape from initial design phase through to operations.


FTE caught up with Ismail Polat, CTO of İGA Airport Operation, to find out more about how the project took shape from initial design phase through to operations.

RYDES is the first reward programme in Europe to offer travellers points when using urban mobility services including air, rail and bus travel.

Eurowings customers will now be able to book tickets for travel with mobility provider FlixBus directly through the airline’s app.

The mobile ordering service allows passengers with reduced mobility (PRMs) to order food from selected airport restaurants and have it delivered to them.

The app provides passengers with various features, such as real-time journey information, indoor navigation, access to Wi-Fi and more.

Using Apple Maps on their iPhone or iPad, passengers can plan their journey through the airport and find nearby points of interest before their flight.
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The updates to the website and app are aimed at delivering a more seamless, user-friendly experience, from booking to online shopping and customer support.

The free-to-use Aira app connects passengers directly to a trained professional agent for advice on navigating through the airport.

Customers can simply take a screengrab of a destination they have seen on Instagram and then upload the image to Look&Book in the easyJet app.

Following the launch of a new app, AirlineCheckins Plus customers can now access inflight Wi-Fi onboard 36 airlines thanks to a partnership with iPass.

Customers can simply take a screengrab of a destination they have seen on Instagram and then upload the image to Look&Book in the easyJet app.

Following the launch of a new app, AirlineCheckins Plus customers can now access inflight Wi-Fi onboard 36 airlines thanks to a partnership with iPass.

Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer members can now use KrisPay, a blockchain-based airline loyalty digital wallet, for their purchases at partner merchants.

The new Emirates Skywards GO app offers members access to 2-for-1 offers at some of the best restaurants and spas in over 20 cities.

Passengers at Hamburg Airport can now use the FLIO airport app to access exclusive retail and F&B offers, and book parking and lounge access.

If a flight from Schiphol is severely delayed, app users can activate a digital snack or meal voucher themselves. The app also supports the rebooking of flights.

LuckyTrip enables travellers to find a unique trip tailored to their needs with just one tap, applying filters to fit their preferences.

SkyTeam has launched a series of digital maps to support passenger wayfinding through various global hubs, as it continues investing in technology to enhance the airport experience.
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