Category: Travel

In the frame of its Artificial Intelligence Roadmap, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Collins Aerospace Applied Research & Technology completed an Innovation Partnership Contract (IPC) with the publication of a report that addresses the concrete challenges of the use of Formal methods techniques to address objectives of the Learning Assurance framework on […]

Following the latest revision of the regulation related to operations of Third Country Operators (TCO) to, within or out of EU territories, Regulation (EU) No 2023/659, EASA has published updated Easy Access Rules for Third Country Operators. The document contains the Regulation itself along with associated guidance material (GM), acceptable means of compliance (AMC) and the […]

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the Easy Access Rules for Third Country Operators (EAR for TCO) — Revision from April 2023. This Revision incorporates the following: The EAR for TCO are available for free download on the EASA website as pdf, online dynamic publications (new) with filters and search functions for […]

Hamburg Airport has introduced a new service, Slot & Fly, enabling travellers to reserve a 15-minute timeslot to access the security checkpoint. The service will streamline the security process for passengers. Photo: Oliver Sorg Hamburg Airport has introduced a new service, Slot & Fly, enabling travellers to reserve a timeslot to access the security checkpoint. […]

The grand opening of the new Plaza Premium Lounge at Rome Fiumicino Airport featured a traditional Chinese red lion dance, symbolising prosperity. Pictured are: Lorenzo Valori, Vice President, Business Development, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Plaza Premium Group; Analia Marinoff, General Manager, Italy, Finland & Germany, Plaza Premium Group; and Okan Kufeci, Senior Vice President, […]

Volaris is piloting an innovative digital intelligence solution from software company Zamna, with a focus on improving efficiency during airport check-in for international flights at Mexico City International Airport. Volaris is piloting an innovative digital intelligence solution from software company Zamna, with a focus on improving efficiency during airport check-in for international flights at Mexico City […]

Etihad has launched new Wi-Fly ‘Chat’ and ‘Surf’ packages to ensure travellers have “an enjoyable connected experience” on its wide-body fleet, meaning they can catch up on social media, work or browse as they wish. Etihad has launched new Wi-Fly ‘Chat’ and ‘Surf’ packages to ensure travellers have “an enjoyable connected experience” on its wide-body […]

A new Plaza Premium Lounge has opened at Adelaide Airport as one of the final pieces of the AU$200 million terminal expansion project that has significantly upgraded international arrivals and departures facilities. A new Plaza Premium Lounge has opened in international departures at Adelaide Airport. Spanning 532sqm, it can accommodate up to 137 passengers. The […]

Alaska Airlines is investing $2.5 billion in improvements to enhance the airport experience within its hubs and focus cities, with new technology and what it describes as “a reimagined, more seamless travel experience”. Pictured is a future rendering of the lobby of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, featuring technology designed to get guests through the lobby in […]

The KLM Radical Innovation team is part of the airline’s corporate office, with focus areas to strategize, connect and enable innovation throughout the company. Ahead of her participation at the co-located FTE EMEA and FTE Ancillary & Retailing events (Dublin, 23-25 May 2023), Arlette van der Veer, Senior Manager Radical Innovation, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, […]