Munich Airport’s Thomas Penner tells FTE how a combination of new technology and ‘old fashioned’ customer service is helping to enhance the passenger experience.
REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
Munich Airport’s Thomas Penner tells FTE how a combination of new technology and ‘old fashioned’ customer service is helping to enhance the passenger experience.
FTE spoke to Paul Kehoe, Chief Executive of Birmingham Airport, and Philip Cox-Hynd, Co-Founder of Harley Young, about how to effectively manage change during a major transition.
FTE spoke to Aéroports de Lyon’s Olivier Althuser about how a focus on improving customer service and facilities has contributed to increased satisfaction among passengers.
We explore some of the less expensive, but equally effective, solutions to improve the airport experience from the likes of London Heathrow, Lufthansa, Air France-KLM and Helsinki Airport.
Sao Paulo-Gaurulhos International Airport is working with IBM to redesign its technology infrastructure to improve data sharing and enhance operational efficiency.
FTE spoke to Gatwick Airport’s Nikki Barton, Amadeus’ Patricia Simillon and PhoCusWright’s Norm Rose about minimising the impact of delays on air travellers.
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FTE attended the IATA World Passenger Symposium, where distribution, the customer experience and the Checkpoint of the Future were on the agenda.
Aéroports de Paris has released details of a six-year redevelopment programme for Paris-Orly Airport, which will see the two terminals merged into a single facility to transform the passenger experience.
San Diego International Airport has commissioned a New Media Lounge – a unique and interactive facility designed to represent the destination of San Diego.
Edmonton International Airport (EIA) has unveiled a new baggage system celebrating local sports teams as part of the Domestic-International Passenger Lounge expansion.
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San Diego International Airport has commissioned a New Media Lounge – a unique and interactive facility designed to represent the destination of San Diego.
Edmonton International Airport (EIA) has unveiled a new baggage system celebrating local sports teams as part of the Domestic-International Passenger Lounge expansion.
Oman Air has opened the new Majan Lounge at Muscat International Airport, offering passengers a tranquil environment reflecting Omani culture and heritage.
London Heathrow turned the Games Terminal into the airport’s very own Olympic Park, complete with plants, park benches, trees and model stags, to give London 2012 athletes a memorable farewell.
SAS Scandinavian Airlines has launched a new crowdsourcing portal called My SAS Idea, where customers are invited to share ideas on how the airline can improve its service.
Amadeus has released the ‘Reinventing the Airport Ecosystem’ report, which gives insight into the future impact of new technology and the importance of collaboration.
With the Olympics fast approaching, Heathrow is planning a number of special measures, including a temporary terminal, offsite check-in, bag drop and volunteers.
Aéroports de Paris and Air France have launched the joint ‘Hub 2012’ project to improve the level of service offered to passengers at Paris-Charles de Gaulle.
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