Brussels Airport has unveiled a new mobile COVID-19 laboratory, which will allow for PCR test results to be analysed immediately on site.


Brussels Airport has unveiled a new mobile COVID-19 laboratory, which will allow for PCR test results to be analysed immediately on site.

Cathay Pacific and United Airlines will trial a new digital health pass, CommonPass, allowing travellers to securely document their COVID-19 test status.

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JetBlue has partnered with Vault Health to offer an at-home PCR test option to customers who must secure a negative COVID-19 test result before travelling.

Qatar Airways has adopted six ultraviolet cabin cleaning systems, developed by Honeywell, which could treat an aircraft cabin in less than 10 minutes.

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The ready-made meals vending machine will be available to passengers, while in-terminal food & beverage outlets remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Following a recent trial, Gatwick Airport will install the UV disinfection system on eight security lanes at its North Terminal by the end of the month.

The airport has partnered with FTE Startup Hub member Bespoke to launch and artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot service for visitors at Vienna AirportCity.

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and WestJet have announced plans to launch a pre-flight COVID-19 testing pilot for WestJet passengers this fall.

The airport has partnered with FTE Startup Hub member Bespoke to launch and artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot service for visitors at Vienna AirportCity.

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and WestJet have announced plans to launch a pre-flight COVID-19 testing pilot for WestJet passengers this fall.

Passengers returning from COVID-19 red zones who have completed a Passenger Location Form can perform a PCR test free of charge at the test facility.

Esamatti Vuolle, Head of Digital Channels, Finnair, shares more about the carrier’s digital developments introduced to enhance the customer experience.

Malaysia Airports has launched a new e-commerce platform, shopMYairports, which allows customers to purchase products online and have them delivered to their homes.

Etihad passengers diagnosed with COVID-19 during their trip would receive up to €150,000 of medical costs and up to €100 a day of quarantine costs.

The offer is available for flydubai passengers travelling from Dubai with testing services available at 28 hospitals across Dubai and the Northern Emirates.

The platform, developed by HMSHost International, allows passengers to pre-order food and drinks at various Schiphol restaurants by scanning a QR code.
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