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United Airlines has opened its new concourse at Boston Logan International Airport, which includes self-tagging kiosks, self-boarding gates and a customer service centre.
The world’s largest dedicated terminal for low-cost carriers, klia2, will open for operations on 2 May, before AirAsia’s self-service offer goes live from 9 May.
United Airlines’ premium passengers will have the choice of two high-end lounges in the new Terminal 2, which will open for operations on 4 June.
FTE met the Chief Development Officer of Istanbul New Airport, who revealed what the passenger experience will be like at the largest airport in the world.
As US airports try to cope with huge air travel demand this Thanksgiving, two reports warn that capacity constraints will damage the passenger experience at almost all major US airports within a decade.
Scientifically engineered, around the clock sleeping suites have been introduced at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. The high-tech Minute Suites are part of DFW’s $2.3 billion Terminal Renewal and Improvement Program to redefine the global gateway as the ultimate in first class.
Southwest Airlines has unveiled plans for a new $156 million terminal at Houston Hobby International Airport.
ADAC’s innovative approach to enhancing the travel experience has seen the installation of 10 sleeping pods at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
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Three cutting-edge aircraft boarding gates have been unveiled at LAX, equipped with laser-based docking systems and free WiFi for passengers.
Passengers at Xi’an Xianyang International Airport’s Terminal 3 have a taste of Xi’anese culture before they have even left arrivals. The creation of a ‘sense of place’ is one of a number of innovations to enhance the airport experience for the traveller and increase passenger spend.
Finavia has opened a new Design Gallery at Helsinki Airport, where passengers can enjoy an interactive exhibition and views of the sunset while they wait for their flight.
Virgin Atlantic’s new Clubhouse Lounge at Newark Liberty Airport is inspired by downtown New York and features a cocktail bar, brasserie and movie screening room.
A new Heineken Airport Lounge has opened at Dubai Airport’s Terminal 3, offering live sports, complimentary Wi-Fi and power points to charge mobile phones and laptops.
Passengers arriving at Wellington Airport are in for a surprise following the installation of a 13-metre long Gollum sculpture in the ‘Middle of Middle-earth’ terminal.
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