The key recommendations from the FTE APEX Business Model Transformation Think Tank were unveiled during this week’s Virtual Expo.

The key recommendations from the FTE APEX Business Model Transformation Think Tank were unveiled during this week’s Virtual Expo.
Korean Air has launched a new service on its app which sends out push notifications to inform passengers when their baggage is safely loaded.
The service, delivered with Marriott, is available to Polaris customers flying between New York/Newark and London Heathrow airports.
BAGTAG has announced the development of the world’s first multi-solution EBT (Electronic Bag Tag) platform, BAGTAG BRIDGE, in partnership with One Bag Tag.
Frankfurt Airport recently trialled a new self-driving guide robot, called YAPE, to accompany passengers to their gates and help them with their luggage.
Sicco Santema, Coordinator of the PASSME project, explains why changes to baggage, boarding and passenger devices can help to create an expedited experience.
Alaska Airlines has become just the second North American carrier to achieve Fast Travel Platinum status, which recognises airlines’ self-service efforts.
Finnish airport operator Finavia has introduced self-service bag drop at Turku Airport, following recent implementations at Helsinki and Oulu airports.
British Airways passengers arriving at London City Airport from Edinburgh and Glasgow can make use of the Carousel Collection and onward delivery services.
Low-cost airline Wizz Air has launched a new Privilege Pass, which offers unlimited priority boarding and free large cabin bags for a one-off annual fee.
In the latest stage of its customer service improvement push, Ryanair will for the first time let passengers bring a second small carry-on bag onboard.
Low-cost carrier Air Arabia has introduced a check-in facility in a Sharjah city mall, enabling passengers to drop off their bags and collect their boarding pass before going to the airport.
This week in London, FTE’s Assistant Editor, Amy Hanna, met one-to-one with Ryanair’s eclectic CEO Michael O’Leary, who outlined how he intends to eradicate checked bags, when he plans to introduce Wi-Fi onboard Ryanair flights and why he refuses to embrace mobile technology.
BA is to trial an electronic bag tag. Customers simply hold their smartphone over the tag, which updates with a unique barcode containing their flight details.
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