Category: Travel

Qatar Airways is integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance its digital brand experience. This includes redefining the pre-travel experience with Sama 2.0, the world’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) flight attendant, and QVerse – its virtual travel experience platform. In this deep-dive interview ahead of his participation at FTE APEX Asia Expo, taking place in Singapore on […]

Cathay Pacific has expanded its complimentary WiFi for customers travelling in First or Business Class. Hear more from Cathay Pacific at FTE Global, taking place in Los Angeles on 28-30 October 2024. Cathay Pacific has expanded its complimentary WiFi service for customers travelling in First or Business Class in the latest enhancement to the airline’s […]

SAS has officially joined the SkyTeam alliance. It will contribute to the alliance’s strategic focus on operational synergies and sustainability, while also “elevating the travel experience for passengers”. SAS has officially joined the SkyTeam global airline alliance. It will contribute to the alliance’s strategic focus on operational synergies and sustainability. SAS customers will also benefit […]

London City Airport, in partnership with SSP Group, has opened a new restaurant in the departure lounge, as it “builds on our commitment to providing one of London’s best passenger experiences”. London City Airport, in partnership with SSP Group, has opened a new restaurant – Hithes – in its departure lounge. The restaurant takes its name […]

London Gatwick Airport has partnered with AccessAble to launch a series of free, bespoke Detailed Access Guides, helping passengers navigate more easily, safely and confidently through the airport. London Gatwick Airport has partnered with AccessAble to launch a series of bespoke Detailed Access Guides, helping passengers navigate more easily, safely and confidently through the airport. […]

COLOGNE, September 5, 2024 — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has mandated inspections on the Airbus A350-1000 fleet, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, as a precautionary measure following a serious incident concerning a Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong earlier this week. In an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-0174-E, EASA mandated a […]

Carrasco International Airport has implemented virtual queuing technology from Copenhagen Optimization – an exhibitor at FTE Global, the “CES of Aviation” taking place in Los Angeles on 28-30 October 2024. Carrasco International Airport has implemented virtual queuing technology from Copenhagen Optimization – an exhibitor at FTE Global, the “CES of Aviation” taking place in Los Angeles […]

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published Amendment 7 of Issue 1 of the Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material to the Standardised European Rules of the Air (AMC & GM to SERA) stemming solely from the maintenance of the SERA regulatory framework. Decisions 2024/006/R, 2024/007/R, and 2024/008/R introduce the new set […]

Plaza Premium Group has unveiled the ‘Infinity Room’ at Hong Kong International Airport. The brand-new premium VIP passenger lounge is designed to offer enhanced luxury, privacy, and personalised services. Plaza Premium Group has unveiled the ‘Infinity Room’ at Hong Kong International Airport. The brand-new premium VIP passenger lounge is designed to offer a sanctuary-like space. […]

The benefits provided by Private Wireless Networks (PWNs) are increasingly clear, including improved network security and enhanced operational efficiency through superior coverage. Indeed, PWNs are vital for those airports and their partners exploring technologies such as the Internet of Things and autonomous vehicles. In this deep-dive article, Eduardo Valencia, Chief Information Officer, Metropolitan Airports Commission; […]