Category: Travel

Fraport has begun a six-month test of the world’s first walk-through security scanner for passengers at Frankfurt Airport. The R&S QPS Walk2000 from Rohde & Schwarz is designed to speed-up security checks. Fraport has begun testing the world’s first walk-through security scanner for passengers at Frankfurt Airport. The R&S QPS Walk2000 from Rohde & Schwarz […]

TUI Airline has fully implemented the SITA OptiClimb solution as part of its sustainability agenda to reduce airline emissions. The solution utilises Machine Learning as part of TUI’s commitment to “leveraging innovative technologies”. TUI Airline has fully implemented the SITA OptiClimb solution across all five of its airlines as part of the group’s sustainability agenda to reduce airline emissions. The wider […]

Vienna Airport and Austrian Airlines are implementing measures to make their services more accessible. Travellers who are blind or have low vision can be guided through the airport utilising the Aira App. Credit: Vienna Airport Vienna Airport and Austrian Airlines are implementing further measures to make their services more accessible for all travellers. Now, passengers who are […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]