Crew received positive feedback but the boarding experience proved to be unpopular among 14% of passengers, according to the ‘Rate My Flight’ function.


Crew received positive feedback but the boarding experience proved to be unpopular among 14% of passengers, according to the ‘Rate My Flight’ function.

Milan Malpensa and Linate airports have launched a new app that uses beacon technology to give passengers personalised information about their flight.

Skype users can interact with the bot, which can search for flights, display live prices and provide links to pages to complete the booking process.

Lufthansa Group’s Dr. Björn Becker reveals to FTE how a range of initiatives – from auto check-in to Bluetooth-based access control – will enhance the customer experience.

Icelandair’s new Facebook Messenger Stopover Bot allows travellers to search for flights and stopovers using the Facebook Messenger app.

Virgin America has unveiled its new mobile application, which integrates with Spotify to give travellers destination-specific playlists.

London City Airport has launched a new Facebook Messenger service, enabling passengers to get information about their upcoming flight via the Messenger app.

Skyscanner’s Facebook Messenger bot enables the company to communicate with consumers in an automated yet conversational manner on the social media platform.

John Hurley, Head of Ryanair Labs, reveals which technologies the LCC is exploring and how it plans to improve the passenger experience and increase revenues.

Samsonite has launched its new “Track&Go” technology, which allows travellers to track their suitcase via the Travlr by Samsonite app.

John Hurley, Head of Ryanair Labs, reveals which technologies the LCC is exploring and how it plans to improve the passenger experience and increase revenues.

Samsonite has launched its new “Track&Go” technology, which allows travellers to track their suitcase via the Travlr by Samsonite app.

FTE speaks to Fred Warren, Creative Director, Connected Digital Services, Microsoft, about how airlines can use bots to improve the customer experience.

Auto check-in, new app features, simplified payment and a new Leisure Plus bundle fare feature in Ryanair’s customer experience improvement plans.

The Grab app continues to expand its footprint, with mobile-based food and beverage pre-ordering now available at three more US airports.

The deal with Skyscanner will enable Dublin Airport to benefit from unique insight into passengers’ planning and search preferences.

Passengers can opt-in to receive proactive notifications, from real-time flight status updates to location-specific retail offers, at Hamad International Airport.
Apple Watch owners flying from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport can now receive flight information and updates on their smartwatch.
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