REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
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.
SWISS has started trialling a new entertainment service, called ‘SWISS e-media’, for its customers travelling from Geneva Airport.
Passengers flying with Ryanair, Flybe, CityJet and Aer Lingus can use the new self-service bag drop kiosks, with the latter offering “touchless bag drop”.
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Travellers booking flights via the easyJet iOS app can now pay for their bookings using Apple Pay, Apple’s secure one-touch payment function.
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.
9 to 11 June 2026, Dublin, Ireland
A gathering of air transport’s digital and innovation leaders, creative designers and progressive minds who will inspire one another and reimagine travel together.
9 to 11 June 2026, Dublin, Ireland
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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.
Travellers making use of the U-Connect service can download mobile boarding passes for both of their flights, removing the need to visit a transfer desk.
ACI-North America has announced a partnership with AirGrub, an app that enables travellers to pre-order and pay for F&B before or during their day of travel.
Passengers will receive proactive notifications and offers via the airport’s app as they pass through the recently refurbished retail area.
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