Category: Travel

Emirates is launching a City Check in and Travel Store. This allows passengers to check-in and drop off bags using self-service kiosks or an innovative portable robotic check-in system, “providing customers with more technology-focused solutions”. Emirates is launching a new City Check‑in and Travel Store, enabling customers to book travel, check-in for flights, drop luggage, shop […]

Etihad will take delivery of three new Boeing 787s in Q3 2023, with new interiors featuring Business suites with privacy doors. Upgraded experiences include enhanced Wi-Fly packages and an environmentally-conscious dining experience. Etihad is to take delivery of three new Boeing 787s in Q3 2023, with new interiors featuring Business suites with privacy doors. Upgraded […]

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has published proposals for increased harmonisation in training for Air Traffic Controllers (ATCOs) in Europe, which is expected to enable greater flexibility in usage of ATCO resources as well as the increased availability of skilled ATCO staff.  Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2023-02 sets performance standards for the initial […]

British Airways’ London Gatwick-based short-haul subsidiary, BA Euroflyer, has expanded the options available for customers to purchase in Euro Traveller (Economy) and launched new seasonal menus in Club Europe (Business Class). British Airways’ London Gatwick-based short-haul subsidiary, BA Euroflyer, has expanded the options available for customers to purchase in Euro Traveller (Economy) and launched new […]

Virgin Atlantic and charity Guide Dogs are partnering to create a more inclusive air travel experience for those with sight loss. The initiative will offer cabin crew bespoke training to support those flying with a visual impairment. Virgin Atlantic and charity Guide Dogs have announced a long-term partnership, which aims to create a more inclusive […]

Airport Dimensions has opened a new airside AMBAAR Club lounge at Porto Alegre International Airport in Brazil as part of its ongoing collaboration with AMBAAR Lounge, providing a “sophisticated and welcoming atmosphere” for travellers. Airport Dimensions has opened a new airside AMBAAR Club lounge at Salgado Filho Porto Alegre International Airport (POA) in Brazil as part of its […]

Lars Bjørn Larsen, CCO, Norsk e-Fuel and Geir Karlsen, CEO, Norwegian, met at Norwegian’s headquarters to sign the partnership agreement. Norwegian has partnered with Norsk e-Fuel to build the world’s first full scale e-fuel plant in Mosjøen, Norway. The plant will produce Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), as Norwegian targets a 45% emissions reduction by 2030. […]

Qatar Airways has opened the new Al Mourjan Business Lounge at Hamad Airport. Accessible for passengers travelling in the Premium cabin, the lounge offers a range of facilities to “provide passengers with an immersive experience”. Qatar Airways has opened the new Al Mourjan Business Lounge at Hamad International Airport named ‘The Garden’. The lounge overlooks […]

London Gatwick Airport has unveiled a new brand identity and refreshed vision focused on delivering a personalised passenger experience, as well as plans to simplify the airport journey and accelerate automation. London Gatwick has unveiled its new brand identity and refreshed vision. The vision – “To be the airport for everyone, whatever your journey” – […]

The new Western Sydney Airport has selected Amadeus as its strategic airport systems technology partner to “co-create the digital customer experience of the future”, including bag drop, boarding and biometrics services. Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) has selected Amadeus as its strategic airport systems technology partner to co-create the digital customer experience of […]