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 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.

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.
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A contextual homepage, Passbook integration and simplified booking and check-in are among the new features on Singapore Airlines’ Apple and Android apps.
Following in the footsteps of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta and Miami international airports, Seattle-Tacoma Airport now offers Mobile Passport Control.

Brisbane Airport is trialling a Digital Departure Card, which removes the need for international passengers to hand write the traditional Outgoing Passenger Card.

FTE looks at how JetBlue and Virgin America are using Apple Pay and Visa Checkout, and how a new Google Flights feature is simplifying the flight search process.

Brisbane Airport is trialling a Digital Departure Card, which removes the need for international passengers to hand write the traditional Outgoing Passenger Card.

FTE looks at how JetBlue and Virgin America are using Apple Pay and Visa Checkout, and how a new Google Flights feature is simplifying the flight search process.

Emirates is the first carrier in the Middle East to unveil its new app for the Apple Watch, which will complement the airline’s existing iPhone app.

From embedded bag tags and smart glasses, to mood measuring digital screens and new bag drop solutions, FTE takes a closer look at some of today’s eye-catching solutions.

Easyjet’s new app for the Apple Watch includes smartwatch boarding passes, real-time flight updates, a countdown function and social media integration

Android smartwatch owners can opt to receive trip-related notifications before and during their day of travel, as KLM explores the potential of wearable technology.
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary and Chief Marketing Officer Kenny Jacobs outline how the LCC plans to enhance the passenger experience over the next 12 month.
A select group of frequent flyers will take part in the trial, which involves KLM using instant messaging service WhatsApp for service provision.
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