Category: Travel

The ambitious ‘Saudi Vision 2030’ aims to attract 100 million visitors annually and the rise of Saudi Arabia’s air transport sector is among our industry’s biggest stories right now. The new airlines and airports taking shape there will redefine excellence and disruptive approaches, none more so than the NEOM initiative. Ahead of his keynote address […]

Please mark your calendars for the upcoming EASA-FAA International Safety Conference, taking place from 13-15 June 2023 in Cologne, Germany. How do we model the path for the future? How can we ensure safety while considering sustainability? What actions are we taking to manage and further develop a safe, modern and sustainable aviation system? This […]

Düsseldorf Airport is installing new self-service check-in and bag drop systems from Materna IPS as part of an extensive modernisation project focused on future-proof innovations for a smoother travel experience. Copyright: Andreas Wiese, Flughafen Düsseldorf Düsseldorf Airport is installing new self-service check-in and bag drop systems from Materna IPS as part of an extensive modernisation […]

WestJet is accelerating seamless passenger check-in with the integration of Zamna’s digital intelligence system to verify travel documents. It follows a successful pilot, which significantly reduced manual checks. WestJet is accelerating seamless passenger check-in across its network with the integration of Zamna’s digital intelligence system to verify travel documents. It follows a successful pilot on […]

Sacramento International Airport has implemented biometric boarding for international flights at select gates, using Amadeus facial recognition technology. The state-of-the-art biometrics verify traveller identities by comparing live photos to the passenger’s existing passport or visa photo in secure U.S. Department of Homeland Security systems. Sacramento International Airport has implemented biometric boarding for international flights at […]

Manchester Airport has launched the ’Little Book of Travel Tales’, with stories written by children who have recently flown through the airport. It will be distributed free to children travelling over Easter. Manchester Airport has launched the ’Little Book of Travel Tales’, with stories written by children who have recently flown through the airport, to […]

Korean Air has launched a new Korean-style vegan meal as an inflight option, as it caters to the growing number of vegan passengers and strives to reduce carbon emissions through more eco-friendly catering choices. Korean Air has launched a new Korean-style vegan meal as an inflight option, as it caters to the growing number of […]

Fraport is trialling an autonomous baggage and cargo tractor at Frankfurt Airport to enhance both operational efficiency and its role as “a future-focused company”. Fraport is trialling an autonomous baggage and cargo tractor at Frankfurt Airport to enhance both operational efficiency and its role as “a future-focused company”. The electric vehicle will operate on an […]

Vantage Airport Group has celebrated the opening of the brand-new single terminal at Kansas City International Airport, which is described as “a once-in-a-decade opportunity to transform the guest experience”. Vantage Airport Group has celebrated the opening of the brand-new single terminal at Kansas City International Airport (MCI), which features a uniquely Kansas City-inspired concessions programme. […]

The new ‘SWISS Senses’ concept includes the airline’s first-ever suites, which will be offered in SWISS First and parts of SWISS Business. Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is to offer travellers a totally new and more personalised ‘SWISS Senses’ travel experience from 2025. The centrepiece of the new customer product is a redesigned cabin for […]