Category: Travel

Robotics technologies and automation have the potential to deliver a range of benefits that significantly enhance operational efficiencies, improve the passenger experience, and deliver on the promise of transformed travel. In part 2 of our extensive focus on robotics and automation – ahead of the FTE Aviation & Robotics Summit taking place in Pittsburgh on 14-16 […]

Calum McLaren, Divisional Managing Director, Elior, and John Cunliffe, Commercial and Strategy Director, Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) celebrate the brand-new lounge catering services at the LBA launch event. Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has appointed international catering operator Elior to provide food and drink services for its lounges. This includes a wider range of options, with […]

Air India has selected Thales’ AVANT Up inflight entertainment (IFE) solution for its fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft, as it aims to “provide passengers with a unique onboard entertainment system”. Photo: Thales Air India has selected Thales’ AVANT Up inflight entertainment (IFE) solution, with the aim to deliver engaging and memorable guest experiences. Thales […]

Swedish airline Jonair is collaborating with travel technology provider Ink Innovation to deploy the Ink Mobile Agent. The passenger handling application will enhance check-in and boarding processes. Swedish airline Jonair Affärsflyg AB is collaborating with travel technology provider Ink Innovation to deploy the Ink Mobile Agent. The passenger handling application will enhance Jonair’s check-in and […]

Alaska Airlines is serving its first-ever custom craft beer exclusively brewed for the carrier and offered complimentary in First and Premium Class, and for purchase in the Main Cabin and select lounges. Photo: Ingrid Barrentine / Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines is now serving its first-ever custom craft beer exclusively brewed for the carrier by Seattle-based […]

Royal Brunei Airlines has announced it will purchase four Boeing 787s to renew its widebody fleet. Selection of the 787-9 supports the airline’s sustainability goals and focus on passenger comfort and innovation. Royal Brunei Airlines has announced it will purchase four Boeing 787 Dreamliners to renew its widebody fleet. Its selection of the 787-9 supports […]

Glasgow Airport, in collaboration with Connected Places Catapult, has launched the Living Lab Digital Twin Competition, with the aim of developing digital twin technologies in a live aviation environment. Glasgow Airport, in collaboration with Connected Places Catapult, has launched the Living Lab Digital Twin Competition, which will make up to £70,000 available to a company […]

Chicago O’Hare International Airport is to receive an additional $40 million in Airport Terminal Program grant funds. The grant will be used to upgrade customer amenities, improve security screening and expand accessibility at Terminal 3. Chicago O’Hare International Airport is to receive an additional $40 million in Airport Terminal Program grant funds from the Bipartisan […]

Airport Dimensions, SSP and Travel Food Services have formed a new partnership to offer travellers an exclusive lounge destination at Hong Kong International Airport. Called Kyra, the new lounge is expected to open in summer 2024. Airport Dimensions, SSP and Travel Food Services have formed a new partnership to offer travellers an exclusive lounge destination […]

Qatar Airways and gategroup have announced a new catering partnership to elevate inflight dining. They will collaborate on passenger dining experiences, procurement, healthy eating, and sustainability. Qatar Airways and gategroup have announced a new catering partnership to elevate inflight dining, structured through a Business Management Agreement that will see collaboration on passenger dining experiences, sourcing […]