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Biometric Technology Takes Over: Seamless Travel from Check-In to Boarding at Frankfurt Airport
Beginning this year, passengers traveling through Frankfurt Airport (Fraport) can breeze through the various steps in the journey – from check-in to boarding – simply by scanning their faces at biometric touchpoints across the airport. This solution will be rolled out and available to all interested airlines at the airport
Dohop partners with AEGEAN to launch new flight connections platform: ‘AEGEAN Beyond’
Dohop today announced the launch of ‘AEGEAN Beyond’, a new connecting platform that allows AEGEAN’s passengers to book multi-leg journeys across Europe and beyond.
Amadeus glances into future with release of Traveller Tribes 2033
A global research study - Traveller Tribes 2033 - identifies four tribes that will develop in the next ten years. The work suggests many travellers will be open to new and emerging technologies and will want to travel in more sustainable ways.
ZeroAvia, Shell, RHIA and Rotterdam The Hague Airport advance Plans for Hydrogen-Electric Flights
ZeroAvia, the leader in developing zero-emission solutions for commercial aviation, today announced signing a collaboration agreement with Shell, Rotterdam The Hague Airport and Rotterdam the Hague Innovation Airport.
New Lufthansa app improves travel experience
Clearer, easier and faster to use: The new Lufthansa app is now available for download. It has been redeveloped from scratch and optimized together with customers. The app features an improved, clear design and makes traveling even easier and more convenient.
Stagecoach Launches UK’s First Fully-Electric City Bus Network in Inverness
Stagecoach celebrated the launch of the UKs first fully-electric city bus network in Inverness last week, where they were joined by Minister for Transport Jenny Gilruth MSP.
Lufthansa Group & VARO Partner for a Greener Future with Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply Deal
The Lufthansa Group and the energy company VARO are expanding their long-standing partnership and have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the production and supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
Emirates Takes Flight with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Milestone Demonstration
Emirates has operated its first milestone demonstration flight on a Boeing 777-300ER, powering one of its engines with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
RDU Airport Partners with CLEAR to Bring Frictionless Travel Experience
RDU and CLEAR launched biometrics identity verification technology Wednesday, bringing a frictionless and predictable travel experience to the Research Triangle region. CLEAR’s launch at RDU is expected to create 44 jobs and generate approximately $2.6 million in local economic activity every year.
ITB BERLIN 2023: TECHNOLOGY, TOURS & ACTIVITIES SEGMENT
For the second time, the Technology, Tours & Activities (TTA) segment is represented live at the World’s Largest Travel Trade Show. The TTA marketplace and TTA Forum augment a wide-ranging programme with networking events and convention sessions for trade visitors and exhibitors.
Boom Supersonic Begins Construction on Overture Superfactory
Boom Supersonic, the company building the world's fastest airliner, kicked off construction of its Overture Superfactory today in Greensboro, North Carolina.
SINGAPORE TO HOLD INAUGURAL ASIA PACIFIC SUMMIT FOR AVIATION SAFETY
Some 300 government and industry leaders from countries across the Asia Pacific will gather in Singapore for an inaugural region-wide summit to discuss how to ensure aviation safety as the aviation sector recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.