Airport News
Contactless payment introduced on Taoyuan metro services
Taoyuan Metro company will launch contactless payment via bank cards on January 16th to serve passengers travelling to and from the capital city of Taipei and Taoyuan International Airport.
Heathrow expansion delayed by a year following CAA decision
The timetable slip follows a decision by the Civil Aviation Authority to reject a request from Heathrow to lift spending by £650 million to £2.4 billion before the project gets planning consent.
ibis Styles London Heathrow Airport to open next month
Accor will open the newly built ibis Styles London Heathrow Airport East by the end of December. The hotel has been conceived in partnership with Splendid Hospitality Group.
British Airways installs artificial intelligence software at Heathrow
British Airways has introduced advanced neural networks, known as artificial intelligence, to its airside operation at Heathrow Terminal 5. The new system is designed to help staff ensure every flight departs safely and on time.
Plaza Premium Group unveils global expansion plans
Plaza Premium Group is set to expand its global footprint after a US$55 million investment. The company has unveiled plans for 15 new hotel or lounge openings and enhancements across 11 international airports.
Foster + Partners selected for Red Sea Development airport design
The Red Sea Development Company has awarded the design contract for the destination’s international airport, set to serve the one million annual tourists by 2030. After competitive tendering, the contract was awarded to Fosters + Partners.
Gatwick to trial speedy boarding techniques to cut waiting times
London Gatwick is trialling a new boarding technique in a bid to avoid queues and congestion at gates. During the two-month trial, large digital screens and staff will be placed at Gate 101 to show passengers the order to board.
British Airways touches down at Beijing Daxing Airport
British Airways has made its first flight into the new state-of-the-art Beijing Daxing International Airport. The flag-carrier thus becomes the first international airline to do so since the airport was officially opened last month.
Aerotel London opens at Heathrow Airport
The hotel is just steps away from the check-in desks and its unconventional booking policy gives guests the flexibility to check-in any time of the day for stays from six hours or more.
Travel Talk with the leadership team of the Dubai Airshow 2019
Phil Blizzard talks to the leadership team from the Dubai Airshow ahead of the 2019 event. Take a look for predictions from Michele van Akelijen, managing director of show organisers Tarsus F&E LLC Middle East, and Paul Griffiths, chief executive of Dubai Airports.
Air India to take off for Amritsar from London Stansted
The first ever scheduled flights to India from London Stansted will take off later this month with the launch of Air India’s three-times a week service to Amritsar in the north west of the country.
Manchester Airport to offer luggage collection through Airportr
This will be the first time Airportr has collaborated with an airport operator to create a fully integrated baggage service, which allows passengers to check-in baggage before arriving at the airport.