Delta Partners With TSA Pre-Check For Smoother Flight Connection
Keen on creating a smoother, stress-free airport experience, Delta is collaborating with the TSA Pre-Check program and its partner airlines to ensure TSA Pre-Check enrolled customers have the indicator for the expedited security program printed right on their boarding pass when exiting, entering or connecting in the United States. This new initiative was recently launched […]
Charlotte Douglas International Airport to begin Terminal Lobby Expansion
Expected to begin development in December 2019, Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) will see its terminal lobby completely refurbished in a bid to increase levels of passenger satisfaction and improve the overall experience of those who visit the airport. The project was approved in late October 2019 by the Charlotte City Council and is expected […]
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to make travel more accessible for all
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) has become the first U.S. airport to launch a new accessibility programme to include passengers with hidden disabilities, and to improve services for passengers with reduced mobility (PRMs). The pilot programme aims to limit how stressful the journey is for all travellers and meet the needs of guests whose disabilities are […]
Gatwick trial targets 10% cut in boarding times
London Gatwick airport is conducting a trial to find the most efficient sequence to seat passengers, in a bid to reduce boarding times by 10%. Modelling indicates that boarding passengers by methods such as back row to front and window seats first could result in significant time savings, says the airport. The two-month trial is […]
Chicago O’Hare International Airport Begins $334 Million Runway Extension
Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, one of the busiest aviation facilities in the world, broke ground Friday on the final piece of what will end up being a 16-year project to upgrade the airport. City, state, federal and airport officials tossed the ceremonial first shovel-full of dirt to start the extension of O’Hare’s most-used runway, 9R/27L. […]
Brazil implements South America’s first remote air traffic control tower with FREQUENTIS
On October 18th Brazil successfully installed the Frequentis smartVISION solution at Santa Cruz airbase in order to enhance the way air traffic is monitored and managed. The project carried out by Brazilian Airspace Control Department – DECEA, via the Commission for Implementation of the Brazilian Air Space Control System – CISCEA, was completed in 6 […]
Self-driving wheelchairs ready for passenger tests at Tokyo-Narita Airport
The latest round of tests for self-driving wheelchairs have been completed at Tokyo-Narita International Airport by All Nippon Airways (ANA). The wheelchairs, which were initially debuted in May 2019, are now ready to take the next step in having passengers experience the latest technology. “ANA has always prioritised making our services accessible and we strive […]
More Control, Less Waiting – Top Priorities for Passengers: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2019 Global Passenger Survey showing that passengers are looking to technology to improve their travel experience. The survey acts as the voice of the passenger, providing objective and in-depth insights into the preferences and behaviors of air travelers around the world, helping to guide […]
Technology to Drive Advances in Passenger Experience and Infrastructure: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments and industry to work together to make the best use of modern technology to put the passenger at the center of the journey and to achieve greater efficiency from infrastructure. The call came during the opening address by Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO, […]
Older 737s banned at La Paz after landing incidents
Operations by older-variant Boeing 737s have been temporarily banned at Bolivia’s capital El Alto airport near La Paz. The ban takes effect immediately, on 10 October, and takes into account recommendations following the occurrence of «events», says the Bolivian civil aviation regulator DGAC. DGAC executive director Celier Arispe Rosas says the prohibition will remain in […]
