New USDOT rule could impact ancillary sales for airlines
On Wednesday, the Biden-Harris administration announced new rules to protect consumers from "surprise" airline fees. It comes as part of a wider initiative to expand consumer protections in air travel. The new initiative is estimated to save consumers over half a...
15 START UPS TO WATCH
In an industry hamstrung by outdated methods and legacy systems, start ups are leading the charge for progress. They are shaking up the sector with their comparative agility and rapid experimentation, injecting fresh perspectives and driving innovation. Here are 15...
Keynote panel: How will APAC airport masterplans prioritise technology?
This panel at Aviation Festival Asia gathered leaders from the APAC airport industry, breaking down plans to prioritise technology, integrate sustainability, and navigate shifts in the competitive landscape. Moderated by Monica Pitrelli, Editor of CNBC Travel, panellists included Ching Kiat Lim, Executive Vice President, Air Hub & Cargo Development, Changi Airport Group, Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports, Sanjeev Kumar, Vice President,...
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HK Express elevates data analysis with Google Cloud hitting 41% efficiency boost
HK Express has partnered with Google Cloud to elevate their data analysis strategy. Looking to increase the efficiency around processing passenger satisfaction data, the airline turned to Google Cloud to deploy Vertex AI as part of its integrated cloud solution. Since...
Delta outlines NDC journey, stating it will not be using “forceful” tactics
With United and American already progressing along their NDC journeys, Delta Air Lines has finally shared their strategy. At the airline's spring business showcase, Sara Reid, Managing Director of Sales Technology and Global Sales Support shared some insight. Delta...
Where are airlines placing their digital transformation bets?
Despite the mounting evidence that digital technologies have become essential to success, no organization has endless funds to invest. Instead, airlines, like other companies, must make difficult choices and carefully consider how they use budgets and...
Challenges, ambitions, and strategic priorities with Athanasios Titonis, CEO, Mactan-Cebu International Airport
In this five minute interview, Athanasios Titonis, CEO, Mactan-Cebu International Airport shared his insight into navigating unique challenges and emerging priorities at the airport. Discussing the role of technology, Titonis explained that the problem is not the...
The aviation sustainability challenge will grow before it becomes an opportunity
By Eric Léopold, Founder, Threedot – 15 April 2024 Air transport’s unique sustainability challenge While the world is on its way to reduce its dependency on fossil fuels which will cut CO2 emissions and mitigate the human impact on climate change, air transport...
Cyril Girot, CEO, Cambodia Airports on establishing a pioneering role in Positive Mobility
At Aviation Festival Asia, Cyril Girot, CEO, Cambodia Airports joined for a brief interview. The conversation looked at the significance of Cambodia Airports within VINCI Airports' wider network and unpacked its pioneering role in the Positive Mobility vision....
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Karen Chan on expansion, challenges, and diversity at AirAsia
At Aviation Festival Asia, Karen Chan, Group Chief Commercial Officer, Air Asia Company Limited, joined for a ten minute interview to discuss the airline's strategy for the coming years. With AirAsia announcing its plans to launch the world's first low-cost network...
Detroit Metropolitan Airport launches loyalty program with real-time insights
Yesterday, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) launched its new loyalty program, DTW Rewards. The free program entices members with perks including gift cards, airline miles, and cashback. Fully open to the travelling public, airports employees, and DTW...
Jeanette Mao on digital innovation, new opportunities, and the evolving LCC landscape
With digital at the heart of the airline, HK Express is primed to meet the evolving expectations of travellers. Jeanette Mao, the airline's CEO joined for a brief discussion on how HK Express has addressed the digital demands of customers and the trends driving these...
Ground-breaking AI-based aircraft handling at BER
Recently, Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH adopted an AI-based system to analyse aircraft handling in real time. Cementing its place as a pioneer, BER was one of the first airports in the world and the first in Germany to introduce an intelligent, AI-based system to...
CTO, IBS Software on using tech to meet the needs of next gen traveller
At Aviation Festival Asia, Chris Branagan, CTO, IBS Software joined for a five minute discussion into the role of AI in shaping airline retailing. The conversation touched on expectations of next-gen travellers, the rapid evolution of AI, and key challenges to its...
Keynote: Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo – Developing from a domestic carrier into a global aviation giant
At Aviation Festival Asia, Pieter Elbers, CEO, IndiGo sat with Danny Lee for a 15-minute keynote interview titled: "IndiGo - Developing from a domestic carrier into a global aviation giant." The discussion offered insight into IndiGo's rapid growth and Elbers'...
VIDEOS
Keynote panel: How will APAC airport masterplans prioritise technology?
This panel at Aviation Festival Asia gathered leaders from the APAC airport industry, breaking down plans to prioritise technology, integrate sustainability, and navigate shifts in the competitive landscape. Moderated by Monica Pitrelli, Editor of CNBC Travel,...
Cyril Girot, CEO, Cambodia Airports on establishing a pioneering role in Positive Mobility
At Aviation Festival Asia, Cyril Girot, CEO, Cambodia Airports joined for a brief interview. The conversation looked at the significance of Cambodia Airports within VINCI Airports' wider network and unpacked its pioneering role in the Positive Mobility vision....
CTO, IBS Software on using tech to meet the needs of next gen traveller
At Aviation Festival Asia, Chris Branagan, CTO, IBS Software joined for a five minute discussion into the role of AI in shaping airline retailing. The conversation touched on expectations of next-gen travellers, the rapid evolution of AI, and key challenges to its...
Keynote: Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo – Developing from a domestic carrier into a global aviation giant
At Aviation Festival Asia, Pieter Elbers, CEO, IndiGo sat with Danny Lee for a 15-minute keynote interview titled: "IndiGo - Developing from a domestic carrier into a global aviation giant." The discussion offered insight into IndiGo's rapid growth and Elbers'...
Moderator insights: Airport tech with Steven Dickson
Steven Dickson, Managing Partner, Skylight Aviation joined to discuss emerging trends in airport technology and the key themes of his upcoming sessions at Aviation Festival Asia. At the event, Dickson will be speaking with panellists from Munich Airport, Melbourne...
Data digitisation for a common language with NG Aviation
At World Aviation Festival, the founders of NG Aviation, Simona Franková and Marek Franko, joined to discuss the digitisation of aeronautical data. NG Aviation enables relevant stakeholders to communicate in a common language and data format, increasing the value of...
AIRLINES
New USDOT rule could impact ancillary sales for airlines
On Wednesday, the Biden-Harris administration announced new rules to protect consumers from "surprise" airline fees. It comes as part of a wider initiative to expand consumer protections in air travel. The new initiative is estimated to save consumers over half a...
HK Express elevates data analysis with Google Cloud hitting 41% efficiency boost
HK Express has partnered with Google Cloud to elevate their data analysis strategy. Looking to increase the efficiency around processing passenger satisfaction data, the airline turned to Google Cloud to deploy Vertex AI as part of its integrated cloud solution. Since...
Delta outlines NDC journey, stating it will not be using “forceful” tactics
With United and American already progressing along their NDC journeys, Delta Air Lines has finally shared their strategy. At the airline's spring business showcase, Sara Reid, Managing Director of Sales Technology and Global Sales Support shared some insight. Delta...
Where are airlines placing their digital transformation bets?
Despite the mounting evidence that digital technologies have become essential to success, no organization has endless funds to invest. Instead, airlines, like other companies, must make difficult choices and carefully consider how they use budgets and...
The aviation sustainability challenge will grow before it becomes an opportunity
By Eric Léopold, Founder, Threedot – 15 April 2024 Air transport’s unique sustainability challenge While the world is on its way to reduce its dependency on fossil fuels which will cut CO2 emissions and mitigate the human impact on climate change, air transport...
AIRPORTS
Keynote panel: How will APAC airport masterplans prioritise technology?
This panel at Aviation Festival Asia gathered leaders from the APAC airport industry, breaking down plans to prioritise technology, integrate sustainability, and navigate shifts in the competitive landscape. Moderated by Monica Pitrelli, Editor of CNBC Travel,...
Challenges, ambitions, and strategic priorities with Athanasios Titonis, CEO, Mactan-Cebu International Airport
In this five minute interview, Athanasios Titonis, CEO, Mactan-Cebu International Airport shared his insight into navigating unique challenges and emerging priorities at the airport. Discussing the role of technology, Titonis explained that the problem is not the...
The aviation sustainability challenge will grow before it becomes an opportunity
By Eric Léopold, Founder, Threedot – 15 April 2024 Air transport’s unique sustainability challenge While the world is on its way to reduce its dependency on fossil fuels which will cut CO2 emissions and mitigate the human impact on climate change, air transport...
Cyril Girot, CEO, Cambodia Airports on establishing a pioneering role in Positive Mobility
At Aviation Festival Asia, Cyril Girot, CEO, Cambodia Airports joined for a brief interview. The conversation looked at the significance of Cambodia Airports within VINCI Airports' wider network and unpacked its pioneering role in the Positive Mobility vision....
Keynote interview with Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports: “Dubai Airports’ future unpacked”
At Aviation Festival Asia, Suranjana Tewari, Asia Business Reporter, BBC unpacked the future of Dubai Airports with CEO, Paul Griffiths. The conversation touched on the key to DXB's successful pandemic recovery and Griffiths' strategic vision for the immediate future....
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Keynote panel: How will APAC airport masterplans prioritise technology?
This panel at Aviation Festival Asia gathered leaders from the APAC airport industry, breaking down plans to prioritise technology, integrate sustainability, and navigate shifts in the competitive landscape. Moderated by Monica Pitrelli, Editor of CNBC Travel,...
15 START UPS TO WATCH
In an industry hamstrung by outdated methods and legacy systems, start ups are leading the charge for progress. They are shaking up the sector with their comparative agility and rapid experimentation, injecting fresh perspectives and driving innovation. Here are 15...
HK Express elevates data analysis with Google Cloud hitting 41% efficiency boost
HK Express has partnered with Google Cloud to elevate their data analysis strategy. Looking to increase the efficiency around processing passenger satisfaction data, the airline turned to Google Cloud to deploy Vertex AI as part of its integrated cloud solution. Since...
Where are airlines placing their digital transformation bets?
Despite the mounting evidence that digital technologies have become essential to success, no organization has endless funds to invest. Instead, airlines, like other companies, must make difficult choices and carefully consider how they use budgets and...
Enabling touchless travel through airport biometrics
Airports and airlines are increasingly turning to biometrics technologies to facilitate more touchless and seamless passenger journeys. Not only are these technologies key to increasing safety in the skies and improving national security for global governments, they...
PAYMENTS
Air travel payments: latest developments and the virtual solution
How airlines can facilitate greater B2B payments acceptance by unlocking the benefits of agent cards The B2B travel payments landscape has seen a significant shift towards digitalization, largely driven by the Covid-19 pandemic. A recent research report predicts that...
How can we simplify servicing and why is it still the biggest pain point?
It doesn’t matter if we are talking NDC or not the biggest hassle seems to be changes. Not only is it costly it is complex. You would think with automated coding and automated tools to change that this would be no big deal but, in every discussion, we keep coming back...
Adapting to evolving traveller behaviours with Mastercard
Natalia Lechmanova, Senior Economist, Mastercard Economics Institute and Sheridan Stavac, Global Travel Segment Lead, Mastercard Data & Services joined to discuss the impact of changing consumer spending preferences on the travel industry. Mapping out the...
The shifting landscape of airline payments
Darren Laws, Vice President - Europe Merchant Partnership Development, Visa joined for a concise but comprehensive discussion exploring the shifting landscape of airline payments. The conversation looked at changing customer expectations, benefits for airlines...
“Seamless payments workflow” with new Tap to Pay on iPhone
Alaska Airlines is the first to offer Tap to Pay on iPhone. In partnership with Stripe, a financial infrastructure platform for business, the airline has announced this will now be the primary checkout option for inflight payments. Charu Jain, Senior Vice President of...
RETAILING
New USDOT rule could impact ancillary sales for airlines
On Wednesday, the Biden-Harris administration announced new rules to protect consumers from "surprise" airline fees. It comes as part of a wider initiative to expand consumer protections in air travel. The new initiative is estimated to save consumers over half a...
Delta outlines NDC journey, stating it will not be using “forceful” tactics
With United and American already progressing along their NDC journeys, Delta Air Lines has finally shared their strategy. At the airline's spring business showcase, Sara Reid, Managing Director of Sales Technology and Global Sales Support shared some insight. Delta...
Detroit Metropolitan Airport launches loyalty program with real-time insights
Yesterday, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) launched its new loyalty program, DTW Rewards. The free program entices members with perks including gift cards, airline miles, and cashback. Fully open to the travelling public, airports employees, and DTW...
CTO, IBS Software on using tech to meet the needs of next gen traveller
At Aviation Festival Asia, Chris Branagan, CTO, IBS Software joined for a five minute discussion into the role of AI in shaping airline retailing. The conversation touched on expectations of next-gen travellers, the rapid evolution of AI, and key challenges to its...
President, Travel at PROS on delivering hyper-personalised offers: “AI is the secret sauce.”
With technology rapidly developing, the airline industry is transitioning into an era of unparalleled opportunities. At Aviation Festival Asia, Surain Adyanthaya, President, Travel at PROS joined for a five-minute interview exploring the factors which have primed the...
TRAVEL TECH
Keynote panel: How will APAC airport masterplans prioritise technology?
This panel at Aviation Festival Asia gathered leaders from the APAC airport industry, breaking down plans to prioritise technology, integrate sustainability, and navigate shifts in the competitive landscape. Moderated by Monica Pitrelli, Editor of CNBC Travel,...
15 START UPS TO WATCH
In an industry hamstrung by outdated methods and legacy systems, start ups are leading the charge for progress. They are shaking up the sector with their comparative agility and rapid experimentation, injecting fresh perspectives and driving innovation. Here are 15...
Where are airlines placing their digital transformation bets?
Despite the mounting evidence that digital technologies have become essential to success, no organization has endless funds to invest. Instead, airlines, like other companies, must make difficult choices and carefully consider how they use budgets and...
Challenges, ambitions, and strategic priorities with Athanasios Titonis, CEO, Mactan-Cebu International Airport
In this five minute interview, Athanasios Titonis, CEO, Mactan-Cebu International Airport shared his insight into navigating unique challenges and emerging priorities at the airport. Discussing the role of technology, Titonis explained that the problem is not the...
Keynote interview with Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports: “Dubai Airports’ future unpacked”
At Aviation Festival Asia, Suranjana Tewari, Asia Business Reporter, BBC unpacked the future of Dubai Airports with CEO, Paul Griffiths. The conversation touched on the key to DXB's successful pandemic recovery and Griffiths' strategic vision for the immediate future....
