Category: Travel

EASA has completed the initial certification of ESSP SAS (European Satellite Services Provider) as pan-European Communication Services Provider for the IRIS service. This makes it the first pan-European certified service provider for datalink services, allowing for its centralised continuous oversight by EASA, streamlining these activities and thus bringing overall benefits for the Member States.  The […]

Brussels Airlines’ long-haul business class passengers travelling to Sub-Saharan Africa can now enjoy a fully renovated Sunrise Lounge – described as “very premium and homey” – in the T-zone of Brussels Airport. Brussels Airlines’ long-haul business class passengers travelling to Sub-Saharan Africa can now enjoy a fully renovated Sunrise Lounge in the T-zone of Brussels […]

Munich Airport has opened the LabCampus innovation hub. The wholly-owned subsidiary of Munich Airport will bring together research institutions, high-tech industries, young companies and up-and-coming talents. Pictured are: Prof. Dr. Thomas F. Hofmann (President TUM), Albert Füracker (State Minister), Jost Lammers (CEO, Munich Airport), and Nathalie Leroy (CFO, Munich Airport). © Munich Airport Munich Airport […]

Bristol Airport is the first affiliate partner of eSIM Go’s Breeze branded global eSIM store. The partnership allows passengers to purchase flexible 4G/5G eSIM mobile data bundles for use in over 150 countries. Bristol Airport is the first affiliate partner of eSIM Go’s Breeze branded global eSIM store. The partnership allows international passengers to browse, […]

Emirates is launching a meal pre-ordering initiative, available to passengers between 14 days and 24 hours in advance of their flight, as part of efforts to deliver a “premium inflight dining experience”. Emirates is launching a meal pre-ordering initiative, whereby customers will be able to preselect their hot main meal between 14 days and 24 […]

British Airways is trialling a new digital wayfinding tool to help travellers navigate through London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 and Terminal 3, in order to deliver a more seamless experience through the airport. British Airways is trialling a new digital wayfinding tool to help customers navigate through London Heathrow. The new technology offers maps of both London Heathrow […]

Los Angeles World Airports – host of FTE Global on 19-21 September 2023 – has prohibited the sale of single-use plastic water bottles at both Los Angeles International Airport and Van Nuys Airport. Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) – host of FTE Global on 19-21 September 2023 – has prohibited the sale of single-use plastic water […]

American Airlines, in partnership with The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Airports, has announced a $125 million commercial redevelopment programme for Terminal 8 at JFK. American Airlines, in partnership with The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports, has announced a $125 million commercial redevelopment […]

London Gatwick recently announced the biggest-ever transformation of its North Terminal, which will be completed in early 2024. In this deep-dive interview, Rachel Bulford, Retail Director, London Gatwick, shares how the redevelopment will transform the passenger experience, “simplify the journey though the airport”, and deliver more personalisation. Rachel Bulford, Retail Director, London Gatwick: “We are […]

Continuing its development as a competitive, modern airport, Milan Bergamo has begun further major investment, including a new terminal enlargement, as it goes “above and beyond” to cater for passengers. Continuing its development as a competitive, modern airport, Milan Bergamo has begun further expansion works with major investment including a new terminal enlargement. “We have […]