Transavia trials “Mall in the Sky” concept with AirFi

Dutch low-cost carrier Transavia has begun a three-month trial of the AirFi box, which will enable passengers to access and buy inflight entertainment content and order food & beverages from their seats. Dutch low-cost carrier Transavia has begun a three-month trial of the AirFi box, which will enable passengers to access and buy inflight entertainment […]

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Munich Airport introduces smart baggage trolleys

Passengers at Munich Airport can now enjoy a more digital experience in the time before departure. Using a tablet on a carry-on baggage trolley, travellers can enter their flight data manually or scan their boarding card. They will then receive their flight information and related updates in real time. In addition to their departure gate, […]

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Changi Airport Group “turbocharging digitalisation efforts”

Changi Airport Group – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, Singapore, 8-9 November 2023 – is “turbocharging digitalisation efforts”, including via the Changi Pay digital wallet for ease of payment. Changi Airport Group (CAG) – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, Singapore, 8-9 November 2023 – is enhancing the Changi Pay digital wallet […]

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Oman Air partners with Branchspace to adopt dynamic retailing

Oman Air and Branchspace have embarked on a partnership to implement a new digital retailing platform for the airline. The project includes a complete revamp of the airline’s mobile app and web portal, covering the end-to-end digital customer experience and empowering data-driven dynamic retailing techniques. Credit: Oman Air Oman Air and Branchspace have embarked on […]

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LOT Polish Airlines to equip widebody fleet with RECARO seating

LOT Polish Airlines has selected RECARO Aircraft Seating as the exclusive seat supplier for its widebody fleet through 2030, with a “commitment to providing a luxurious and comfortable travel experience”. LOT Polish Airlines (LOT) has selected RECARO Aircraft Seating (RECARO) as the exclusive seat supplier for its widebody fleet through 2030. This award encompasses eight […]

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Nashville International Airport opens International Arrivals Facility

Nashville International Airport (BNA) has unveiled its new International Arrivals Facility and BNA Marketplace – two key pillars of the airport’s breakthrough BNA Vision construction and renovation plan. Nashville International Airport (BNA) has unveiled its new International Arrivals Facility (IAF) and BNA Marketplace – two key pillars of the airport’s breakthrough BNA Vision construction and […]

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FTE APAC Pioneer Awards 2023 shortlists announced

The shortlists for the FTE APAC Pioneer Awards 2023 have been unveiled ahead of the presentation ceremony at the free-to-attend FTE APEX Asia Expo 2023 in Singapore, 8-9 November. The FTE APAC Airline Pioneer Awards and FTE APAC Airport Pioneer Awards shine a light on the airlines and airports across Asia-Pacific that are pushing the […]

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Fraport tests walk-through security scanner at Frankfurt Airport

The scanner can detect all kinds of items quickly and contact-free and provides a more pleasant security experience. The millimeter-wave technology can also penetrate multiple layers of clothing, meaning passengers don’t have to remove jackets and coats, for example. AI-based detection software automatically identifies metallic and non-metallic objects, and any anomalies detected on passengers are […]

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Heathrow Airport trials pre-book security slots in Terminal 3

Heathrow Timeslot is a free service which will give passengers a designated time and entry point to the security search area Heathrow has launched a trial allowing passengers to pre-book security slots ahead of their journeys. Heathrow Timeslot is a free service which will give passengers a designated time and entry point to the security […]

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Engineering and expansion works at Changi Airport T2 completed

The full reopening of T2 will be celebrated with an event in early November 2023. Changi Airport, a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo 2023 (8-9 November, Singapore), has commenced operations in the northern wing of Terminal 2 (T2) after three and a half years of engineering works to extend the life of critical […]

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