San Francisco International Airport has unveiled a prototype of an app that can help visually impaired passengers navigate through the airport terminal.

San Francisco International Airport has unveiled a prototype of an app that can help visually impaired passengers navigate through the airport terminal.
Airbus has unveiled the A330neo, which will include LED mood lighting in the cabin, along with full connectivity, 3D IFE capabilities and more seats.
British Airways has started trials of a hi-tech blanket, which through the use of neuro-sensors changes colour to reflect passengers’ moods while onboard.
JetBlue, Saudia, OnAir and Runway Girl Network share their views on the current state of the in-flight connectivity market and look ahead to 2020.
Doha’s new Hamad International Airport and home carrier Qatar Airways will trial the Smart Security concept, while the airline has also received the Fast Travel Green Award.
IATA has announced that Aer Lingus, Aeroflot and Qatar Airways will pilot the New Distribution Capability (NDC), which aims to transform the distribution and booking process.
Content plans: Dublin Airport presentation, PoC update and presentations. Find out more >>
Content plans: PoC update, offsite baggage processing, new innovation. Find out more >>
Content plans: Enhancing Hub operations through airport/home carrier collaboration – learnings and idea sharing, bag imaging for border processing (CBP, TSA, Pangiam). Find out more >>
Content plans: PoC update, imaging. Find out more >>
Content plans: Bag tracking, autonomous, automation. Find out more >>
Content plans: Year in review, PoC summary, and plans for 2024. Find out more >>
Content plans: Proof of Concept (PoC) selections, Geneva Airport presentation, recap on holiday operations, and new member presentation.
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Find out more >>Content plans: Featuring presentations by airBaltic and SITA Lab, followed by an interactive discussion.
Find out more >>Content plans: Tampa International Airport presentation, imaging and tagging, and new member presentation. Find out more >>
Content plans: Featuring presentations by Schiphol Group’s Innovation Hub, Schiphol Group Aviation Solutions, and more.
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Content plans: An interdisciplinary series of workshops, industry site tours, and networking opportunities in Pittsburgh, which will bring together aviation and robotics industry professionals to solve technical aviation challenges with robotics solutions.
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FTE explores how Skype Translator could be used by airlines, airports and travel industry suppliers to improve cross-language customer service.
FTE spoke to Amadeus’ Head of Airport IT about ACUS – the new cloud-based system that Amadeus says could redefine the airport common use market.
FTE spoke to Air France-KLM’s Manuel van Lijf about the new eTag and eTrack – a permanent bag tag and a tracking device – which could improve the baggage process across the industry.
FTE spoke to IATA’s Paul Behan about the forthcoming Smart Security trials at Schiphol and Heathrow, the latest Fast Travel plans and a permanent bag tag standard.
FTE spoke to Air France-KLM’s Manuel van Lijf about the new eTag and eTrack – a permanent bag tag and a tracking device – which could improve the baggage process across the industry.
FTE spoke to IATA’s Paul Behan about the forthcoming Smart Security trials at Schiphol and Heathrow, the latest Fast Travel plans and a permanent bag tag standard.
FTE spoke to Singapore Airlines’ Wilson Yong about the new partnership with First Great Western and Heathrow Express that allows passengers to travel with all three companies on a single booking.
WestJet this week offered a masterclass in enhancing the passenger experience by surprising travellers with their dream Christmas gifts upon arrival in Calgary.
Air Canada has released details of the cabin and seating design for its Boeing 787 Dreamliners, the first of which will be delivered in spring 2014. View the video preview here.
Exploring how permanent bag tags, home-printed bag tags, baggage delivery, remote bag drop and lost baggage services can improve the passenger experience.
Boeing has offered an insight into the in-flight experience of 2020 with the launch of the 777X, which will include a number of passenger-focused features, including repositioned windows and advanced cabin lighting.
A new concept for an economy airline seat that can be adjusted to increase or decrease seat width and allow for flexible pricing has been launched by design and innovation consultancy Seymourpowell.
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