Japan Airlines trials clothing rental service

Japan Airlines (JAL) is trialling a clothing sharing service for travellers using JAL-operated flights. The aim is “to provide travel experiences involving less luggage and visualise environmental value”. Japan Airlines (JAL) and Sumitomo Corporation have launched a trial of an ‘Any Wear, Anywhere’ clothing sharing service for tourists and business travellers to Japan who use JAL-operated flights. […]

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British Airways launches “British Original” summer offering

British Airways is introducing holiday treats for customers this summer, including ice cream, seasonal menus and brand-new inflight entertainment as part of its ongoing commitment to the customer experience. British Airways is introducing holiday treats for its customers to enjoy this summer, including refreshing ice cream, pre-take off bubbles in World Traveller Plus, seasonal menus […]

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EASA and ECDC formally retire COVID-19 Aviation Health Safety Protocol

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) have decided to formally retire the EASA-ECDC joint Aviation Health Safety Protocol (AHSP), while acknowledging its significant value during the high SARS-CoV-2 circulation periods during the pandemic.  This decision is taken in the light of the decreasing or […]

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KLM introduces new World Business Class seats onboard 777 fleet

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is introducing new World Business Class seats onboard its entire Boeing 777-300 and 200 fleet. The broader seats have a sliding door designed to ensure greater comfort and privacy. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is introducing new World Business Class seats onboard its entire Boeing 777-300 and 200 fleet. The broader seats […]

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EASA and Google working together on environmental transparency for air passengers, with Lufthansa Group as pilot partner

  COLOGNE/ZURICH, June 7, 2023 –The European Union Aviation Safety Agency and Google have joined forces to explore concepts for the provision of reliable, trustworthy data about the carbon footprint of flights to the traveling public, so they can make informed choices about their travel.  Through this pilot project, EASA and Google are investigating ways […]

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Jazeera Airways selects Burrana’s in-seat power solution

Jazeera Airways is enhancing the passenger experience and delivering critical business outcomes with the installation of Burrana’s innovative USB in-seat power solution on its Airbus A320 and A321 fleets. Jazeera Airways is enhancing the passenger experience and delivering critical business outcomes with the installation of Burrana’s innovative USB in-seat power solution on its Airbus A320 […]

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ADR Ventures invests in Ottonomy

ADR Ventures, the new Corporate Venture Capital arm of Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has announced its initial venture investment with Ottonomy, a deep tech startup providing contactless deliveries using fully autonomous robots. ADR Ventures, the new Corporate Venture Capital arm of Aeroporti […]

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BEOND CEO discusses startup airline’s CX strategy

Following his Keynote Address at the recent co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events, Future Travel Experience caught up with Tero Taskila, CEO of all-premium, leisure-focused startup airline BEOND. In this video interview, he shares the strategy for differentiating BEOND from other airlines in the marketplace, as well as plans for a personalised […]

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Regina and Waterloo airports enhance digitalisation with SITA

Regina International Airport and Region of Waterloo International Airport in Canada are enhancing their digitalisation with the installation of new common-use check-in and self-bag drop systems from SITA. Regina International Airport and Region of Waterloo International Airport in Canada are enhancing their digitalisation with the installation of new common-use check-in and self-bag drop systems from […]

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United becomes first U.S. airline to add ‘Live Activities’ for iPhone

United is the first U.S. airline to support ‘Live Activities’ for iPhone, giving customers real-time access to their boarding pass, gate and seat number, and countdown clock to departure, without opening the United app. United is the first U.S. airline to support ‘Live Activities’ for iPhone, giving customers real-time access to their boarding pass, gate […]

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