Vantage Airport Group on commercial innovation trends

Ahead of the FTE Ancillary & Retailing event, co-located with FTE EMEA in Dublin on 23-25 May 2023, FTE spoke to Advisory Board member Sammy Patel, Vice President Commercial, Vantage Airport Group & Chief Executive Officer, Midway Partnership, about responding to the latest commercial innovation trends, the commercial proposition in the new terminal at Kansas […]

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British Airways launches visual guide to help customers with autism

To mark World Autism Acceptance Week, British Airways has partnered with Learning Rose to make travel easier for customers with autism by providing a Visual Guide to Flying, as well as colleague training and support. To mark World Autism Acceptance Week, British Airways has partnered with Learning Rose – an organisation that develops support material […]

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United Airlines invests in carbon capture company Svante

United Airlines has announced a $15 million investment in carbon capture technology company Svante, as it looks to turn CO2 removed from the atmosphere into Sustainable Aviation Fuel. United Airlines has announced a $15 million investment in carbon capture technology company Svante, which provides materials and technology as part of the value chain that has the potential […]

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Lufthansa opens new lounges at Berlin Airport

On 3 April 2023, two new lounges will open at Berlin Brandenburg Airport with a completely new lounge design for Lufthansa Group Business Class passengers, status customers and Star Alliance travellers with lounge entitlement. On 3 April 2023, the new Lufthansa Senator Lounge and Lufthansa Business Lounge will open at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, with a […]

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Flybondi adopts TravelX’s NFTickets

Argentinian low-cost airline Flybondi is leveraging TravelX’s NFTicket technology on Algorand blockchain, transforming ticket distribution and creating the largest utility NFT use case in blockchain, with 60+ airlines exploring adoption. Flybondi, an Argentinian low-cost airline, has announced the adoption of TravelX’s NFTicket technology, positioning itself as the first airline to fully utilise NFTickets. There are […]

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Liverpool John Lennon Airport partners with VIP-FLY

Simon Williamson, Co-founder, VIP-FLY and Lucy O’Shaughnessy, Commercial Director, Liverpool John Lennon Airport, looking forward to the new concierge service now available for passengers flying from Liverpool. Liverpool John Lennon Airport has launched a new concierge service in partnership with specialist company VIP-FLY, which will give passengers “the ultimate VIP experience at the airport”. “Passengers’ […]

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Leeds Bradford Airport to open new-look lounges

Leeds Bradford Airport is to open two newly-refurbished lounges in April 2023. The Yorkshire Lounge and the 1432 Runway Club have been reconfigured and expanded to offer “a fuller lounge experience”. Leeds Bradford Airport is to open two newly-refurbished lounges in April 2023. The Yorkshire Lounge and the 1432 Runway Club have been reconfigured and […]

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Sofia Airport invests in state-of-the-art baggage management solution – “a major leap in terms of passenger service”

Sofia Airport has signed a contract with Alstef Group – a Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – for a completely new baggage handling system. The agreement was signed by Nicolas Breton, CEO, Alstef Group and Jesus Caballero, CEO, Sofia Airport. Sofia Airport has signed a contract with Alstef Group – a Partner of […]

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daa unveils improvement plan for Dublin Airport passengers

Kenny Jacobs, CEO, daa: “We’ve listened to our passengers’ feedback, and we’re focusing on improving the things that matter most to them. This summer, our passengers can expect to see more staff, shorter queues, more seats, new family seating zones and less clutter across the airport.” daa has unveiled a 15-point improvement plan for passengers […]

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Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport investing in digital solutions

Kazakhstan’s Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is partnering with SITA to deliver digital solutions to reduce costs and enhance efficiency with new passenger, baggage, and operational IT systems. Kazakhstan’s Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is partnering with SITA to deliver new digital solutions to reduce operational costs while supporting improved aircraft turnaround performance. This includes SITA providing […]

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