Category: Travel

Icelandair has signed an agreement with Panasonic Avionics to install the Astrova inflight entertainment solution and a suite of digital solutions on the airline’s new fleet of Airbus A321neo LR aircraft. Icelandair has signed an agreement with Panasonic Avionics to install the Astrova inflight entertainment solution and a suite of digital solutions on the airline’s […]

Liverpool John Lennon Airport has opened a sensory space in its departure lounge. The aim is to help passengers with sensory or cognitive impairment acclimatise to the airport environment before they travel. Liverpool John Lennon Airport has opened a new sensory space in its departure lounge in collaboration with its passenger assistance partner ABM. The […]

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has launched a newly-developed app for Apple Watch. Using AI, this allows travellers to quickly and easily access the latest information about their flight on their wristwatch. Schiphol has launched a newly-developed app for Apple Watch. This allows travellers to quickly and easily access the latest information about their flight on their […]

Delta is adding 20 new Airbus A350-1000 widebody aircraft as it continues to refresh and streamline its fleet. The aim is to deliver “an elevated CX, with more premium seats and best-in-class amenities”. Photo: Airbus Delta Air Lines is adding 20 new Airbus A350-1000 widebody aircraft as it continues to refresh and streamline its fleet, […]

LATAM has extended its partnership with Touch Inflight Solutions. Together, they aim to deliver unique and exclusive content experiences to passengers on the onboard entertainment platform, ‘LATAM Play’. LATAM Airlines Group (LATAM) has announced a five-year extension of its partnership with Touch Inflight Solutions (Touch). Together, they aim to deliver unique and exclusive content experiences […]

VINCI Airports – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has launched a new biometric experience at Portugal’s five biggest airports, in a strategic partnership with Vision-Box. VINCI Airports – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has launched a new biometric experience at ANA Aeroportos […]

Following January’s first meeting of the year for the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group (BIWG), which now has over 100 members from airlines, airports and industry partners – with Greater Orlando Aviation Authority and the new Western Sydney Airport among the most recent to join – we identify the top baggage trends to watch in […]

COLOGNE, January 16, 2024 – The European Union Aviation Safety Agency published the first-ever proposal to regulate ground handling across European Union airports, to increase the safety, cybersecurity and consistency of all the actions that happen on the ground before and after a flight, delivering benefits to passengers and their airlines. This Opinion, for the […]

Lithuanian Airports is to begin expansion of the Kaunas Airport terminal in Q1 2024, with completion scheduled for mid-2025. This will double capacity to two million and include “technological advances”. Lithuanian Airports has signed a contract with INFES, which has won a public tender and will carry out expansion of the Kaunas Airport passenger terminal. […]

flydubai has enhanced its onboard experience with the introduction of PressReader digital magazines to the inflight entertainment system onboard 70% of its fleet “as part of commitment to improving CX”. flydubai has enhanced its onboard experience with the introduction of PressReader. Passengers now have complimentary access to a wide selection of PressReader’s digital magazines through […]