Fraport has launched a new online and app-based shopping service, and plans to introduce a delivery service to Frankfurt Airport’s departure gates.
Fraport has launched a new online and app-based shopping service, and plans to introduce a delivery service to Frankfurt Airport’s departure gates.

The new app, “Ida”, has been developed to enable Virgin Atlantic to showcase its end-to-end premium travel experience via mobile and wearable devices.

The Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Mumbai T2 App uses augmented reality, beacons and push notifications to improve the passenger experience.

The Apple Watch compatible Brisbane Airport app offers passengers easy access to flight status updates, Digital Departure Cards and their car park location.

Facebook Head of Travel Lee McCabe offers his thoughts on how airports and airlines can leverage apps and virtual reality technology to simplify the passenger experience.

Interactive indoor maps are now available at seven of United’s US hubs, while beacon-enabled wayfinding is being tested at Newark Liberty International Airport.
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The airport’s app has been upgraded to include the “SignTranslator” function, which can translate German language signage into six different languages.

The all-new app includes one-touch check-in and simple seat selection, and taps into passengers’ previous behaviour to provide a more personalised experience.

The low-cost carrier has launched a new app for iPhone, which will help to simplify the pre-travel and day of travel experiences for its customers.

British Airways will soon allow its customers to pay for their flights using Apple Pay when they make a booking via the carrier’s app.

The low-cost carrier has launched a new app for iPhone, which will help to simplify the pre-travel and day of travel experiences for its customers.

British Airways will soon allow its customers to pay for their flights using Apple Pay when they make a booking via the carrier’s app.

Abhilash Chacko, Head of IT Commercial at Gatwick Airport, explains how the airport is working closely with airlines to improve the passenger experience.

Qantas has teamed up with PressReader to offer passengers access to thousands of digital titles, which can be downloaded via the carrier’s app.

Sydney Airport has teamed up with TripAdvisor to provide travellers with targeted destination content via its website, app and at departure gates.

A contextual homepage, Passbook integration and simplified booking and check-in are among the new features on Singapore Airlines’ Apple and Android apps.

The new Mobile Host for iPhone combines live data from Gatwick Airport’s information systems with passenger booking details to deliver bespoke updates.

Google’s Javier Delgado Muerza discusses how mobile technology can help improve the travel experience and why more effort needs to be made to improve integration.
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