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United Airlines and Archer Aviation announce first commercial electric air taxi route Yesterday, Archer Aviation and United Airlines announced their plans to launch the first air taxi route in Chicago, between O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Vertiport...





Interview with Aldric Chau, General Manager Digital, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited – Generative AI, data science, and tech trends
Interview with Aldric Chau, General Manager Digital, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited - Generative AI, data science, and tech trends In this insightful interview with Aldric Chau, General Manager Digital, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, the conversation explores...




Interview with Chai Eamsiri, CEO THAI Airways – Embracing digital
Interview with Chai Eamsiri, CEO THAI Airways - Embracing digital This short interview with Chai Eamsiri, explores THAI Airways' evolving relationship with digitisation. In line with their rehabilitation plan, the airline has shifted their approach, positioning digitisation at its heart. This evolution translates across the company from running operations with half the previous staffing levels to the different ways of reaching out to...
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Interview with Andreas Slettvoll, CEO CHOOOSE – Sustainability and regional trends
Interview with Andreas Slettvoll, CEO CHOOOSE - Sustainability and regional trends At Aviation Festival Asia 28th February - 1 March 2023, Andreas Slettvoll, CEO CHOOOSE discussed some of the climate-focused tech company's recent partnerships, explored...






ZeroAvia and Fortum partner to develop hydrogen production
ZeroAvia and Fortum partner to develop hydrogen production This week, ZeroAvia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fortum, one of Europe's cleanest energy producers, focusing primarily on the Nordic region. The Nordic countries consist of some of...


Korean Air harnesses Korean culture on a global scale with YG Entertainment agreement
Korean Air harnesses Korean culture on a global scale with YG Entertainment agreement Last week, Korean Air and YG Entertainment (YG) announced they signed an agreement to promote Korean culture globally. The press release described the agreement as "a...



Interview with Dr. Kerem Kızıltunç, CIO Turkish Airlines – Technology and the aviation industry
Interview with Dr. Kerem Kızıltunç, CIO Turkish Airlines - Technology and the aviation industry This 15-minute interview with Dr. Kerem Kızıltunç, CIO Turkish Airlines and General Manager of Turkish Airlines Technology, covers a wide range of topics varying...




Efficient passport checks with Digital Travel Credentials (DTC). “The world’s first transatlantic DTC pilot.”
Efficient passport checks with Digital Travel Credentials (DTC). "The world's first transatlantic DTC pilot." Last week, it was announced a Dutch consortium chose IDEMIA, an identity technology company, as the tech provider for the "world's first transatlantic...



Interview with Ho Hoong Mau, Regional Director, APAC Sales, Plusgrade, and Paul Carroll, Group Chief Revenue and Network Officer, AirAsia
Interview with Ho Hoong Mau, Regional Director, APAC Sales, Plusgrade, and Paul Carroll, Group Chief Revenue and Network Officer, AirAsia At Aviation Festival Asia in Singapore, AirAsia and Plusgrade announced their expansive multi-year and multi-product...




Interview with Sumesh Patel, APAC President, SITA – Megatrends, collaboration, and Gen Z
Interview with Sumesh Patel, APAC President, SITA - Megatrends, collaboration, and Gen Z Sumesh Patel is responsible for developing and driving the strategic direction of SITA in the Asia Pacific region. In this five-minute interview, Sumesh highlights the ways...



SITA and Lufthansa address the industry’s $2.2 billion pain point with the automation of reflighting of baggage
SITA and Lufthansa address the industry's $2.2 billion pain point with the automation of reflighting of baggage Mishandled baggage causes huge inconvenience for passengers, tainting their perception of the journey and causing unnecessary stress. It is also...
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Interview with Mandy Ng, CEO of HK Express – The benefits of digitisation
Interview with Mandy Ng, CEO of HK Express - The benefits of digitisation In this five-minute interview, Mandy Ng, CEO of HK Express pointed towards digitisation as a priority for the airline. Throughout the conversation, Mandy outlined the ways a strong...
United Airlines invests $5 million in algae biofuel company. Which SAF problem does this address?
United Airlines invests $5 million in algae biofuel company. Which SAF problem does this address? United Airlines has made a $5 million investment in Viridos, a leading algae biofuel company working to produce sustainable, low-carbon, algae-based jet fuel at a...
Amadeus and Microsoft’s report ‘Delivering Traveller Value’ restates the potential of data
Amadeus and Microsoft's report 'Delivering Traveller Value' restates the potential of data Last week, Amadeus and Microsoft published a co-authored a whitepaper exploring 'how new technologies will make the experience of travel better.' The report broadly...
Emirates airlines introduce a check-in robot announcing “we’ll be taking it to a step higher”
Emirates airlines introduce a check-in robot announcing “we’ll be taking it to a step higher” Last week, Emirates airlines, one of two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced it is set to introduce over 200 multilingual robots to improve...
The challenges generative AI poses for the industry
The challenges generative AI poses for the industry Generative AI, "artificial intelligence that can generate novel content, rather than simply analysing or acting on existing data" has caught the world's attention in recent months. Open AI's state-of-the-art...
The super-app experience of Southeast Asia
The super-app experience of Southeast Asia The Travel in Motion and Oystin teams attended Aviation Festival Asia this week. We had the opportunity to catch up with industry colleagues in warmer climates, and the opportunity to taste some fantastic local dishes...
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Interview with Chai Eamsiri, CEO THAI Airways – Embracing digital
Interview with Chai Eamsiri, CEO THAI Airways - Embracing digital This short interview with Chai Eamsiri, explores THAI Airways' evolving relationship with digitisation. In line with their rehabilitation plan, the airline has shifted their approach, positioning...
Interview with Aldric Chau, General Manager Digital, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited – Generative AI, data science, and tech trends
Interview with Aldric Chau, General Manager Digital, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited - Generative AI, data science, and tech trends In this insightful interview with Aldric Chau, General Manager Digital, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, the conversation explores...
Interview with Dr. Kerem Kızıltunç, CIO Turkish Airlines – Technology and the aviation industry
Interview with Dr. Kerem Kızıltunç, CIO Turkish Airlines - Technology and the aviation industry This 15-minute interview with Dr. Kerem Kızıltunç, CIO Turkish Airlines and General Manager of Turkish Airlines Technology, covers a wide range of topics varying...
Interview with Ho Hoong Mau, Regional Director, APAC Sales, Plusgrade, and Paul Carroll, Group Chief Revenue and Network Officer, AirAsia
Interview with Ho Hoong Mau, Regional Director, APAC Sales, Plusgrade, and Paul Carroll, Group Chief Revenue and Network Officer, AirAsia At Aviation Festival Asia in Singapore, AirAsia and Plusgrade announced their expansive multi-year and multi-product...
Interview with Sumesh Patel, APAC President, SITA – Megatrends, collaboration, and Gen Z
Interview with Sumesh Patel, APAC President, SITA - Megatrends, collaboration, and Gen Z Sumesh Patel is responsible for developing and driving the strategic direction of SITA in the Asia Pacific region. In this five-minute interview, Sumesh highlights the ways...
Interview with Mandy Ng, CEO of HK Express – The benefits of digitisation
Interview with Mandy Ng, CEO of HK Express - The benefits of digitisation In this five-minute interview, Mandy Ng, CEO of HK Express pointed towards digitisation as a priority for the airline. Throughout the conversation, Mandy outlined the ways a strong...
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Interview with Chai Eamsiri, CEO THAI Airways – Embracing digital
Interview with Chai Eamsiri, CEO THAI Airways - Embracing digital This short interview with Chai Eamsiri, explores THAI Airways' evolving relationship with digitisation. In line with their rehabilitation plan, the airline has shifted their approach, positioning...




United Airlines and Archer Aviation announce first commercial electric air taxi route
United Airlines and Archer Aviation announce first commercial electric air taxi route Yesterday, Archer Aviation and United Airlines announced their plans to launch the first air taxi route in Chicago, between O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Vertiport...





Interview with Aldric Chau, General Manager Digital, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited – Generative AI, data science, and tech trends
Interview with Aldric Chau, General Manager Digital, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited - Generative AI, data science, and tech trends In this insightful interview with Aldric Chau, General Manager Digital, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, the conversation explores...




Interview with Andreas Slettvoll, CEO CHOOOSE – Sustainability and regional trends
Interview with Andreas Slettvoll, CEO CHOOOSE - Sustainability and regional trends At Aviation Festival Asia 28th February - 1 March 2023, Andreas Slettvoll, CEO CHOOOSE discussed some of the climate-focused tech company's recent partnerships, explored...






ZeroAvia and Fortum partner to develop hydrogen production
ZeroAvia and Fortum partner to develop hydrogen production This week, ZeroAvia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fortum, one of Europe's cleanest energy producers, focusing primarily on the Nordic region. The Nordic countries consist of some of...
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ZeroAvia and Fortum partner to develop hydrogen production
ZeroAvia and Fortum partner to develop hydrogen production This week, ZeroAvia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fortum, one of Europe's cleanest energy producers, focusing primarily on the Nordic region. The Nordic countries consist of some of...




Efficient passport checks with Digital Travel Credentials (DTC). “The world’s first transatlantic DTC pilot.”
Efficient passport checks with Digital Travel Credentials (DTC). "The world's first transatlantic DTC pilot." Last week, it was announced a Dutch consortium chose IDEMIA, an identity technology company, as the tech provider for the "world's first transatlantic...




Interview with Sumesh Patel, APAC President, SITA – Megatrends, collaboration, and Gen Z
Interview with Sumesh Patel, APAC President, SITA - Megatrends, collaboration, and Gen Z Sumesh Patel is responsible for developing and driving the strategic direction of SITA in the Asia Pacific region. In this five-minute interview, Sumesh highlights the ways...



SITA and Lufthansa address the industry’s $2.2 billion pain point with the automation of reflighting of baggage
SITA and Lufthansa address the industry's $2.2 billion pain point with the automation of reflighting of baggage Mishandled baggage causes huge inconvenience for passengers, tainting their perception of the journey and causing unnecessary stress. It is also...


The future era of technology-driven smart airports
The future era of technology-driven smart airports To keep pace with the ever-increasing needs and demands, airports worldwide are constantly evolving. With air travel on the rise again, airports are not just expected to facilitate passengers and cargo...
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Interview with Chai Eamsiri, CEO THAI Airways – Embracing digital
Interview with Chai Eamsiri, CEO THAI Airways - Embracing digital This short interview with Chai Eamsiri, explores THAI Airways' evolving relationship with digitisation. In line with their rehabilitation plan, the airline has shifted their approach, positioning...





Interview with Aldric Chau, General Manager Digital, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited – Generative AI, data science, and tech trends
Interview with Aldric Chau, General Manager Digital, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited - Generative AI, data science, and tech trends In this insightful interview with Aldric Chau, General Manager Digital, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, the conversation explores...






ZeroAvia and Fortum partner to develop hydrogen production
ZeroAvia and Fortum partner to develop hydrogen production This week, ZeroAvia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fortum, one of Europe's cleanest energy producers, focusing primarily on the Nordic region. The Nordic countries consist of some of...




Efficient passport checks with Digital Travel Credentials (DTC). “The world’s first transatlantic DTC pilot.”
Efficient passport checks with Digital Travel Credentials (DTC). "The world's first transatlantic DTC pilot." Last week, it was announced a Dutch consortium chose IDEMIA, an identity technology company, as the tech provider for the "world's first transatlantic...




Interview with Sumesh Patel, APAC President, SITA – Megatrends, collaboration, and Gen Z
Interview with Sumesh Patel, APAC President, SITA - Megatrends, collaboration, and Gen Z Sumesh Patel is responsible for developing and driving the strategic direction of SITA in the Asia Pacific region. In this five-minute interview, Sumesh highlights the ways...
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What to expect at Aviation Festival Asia with Aurore Duhamel
What to expect at Aviation Festival Asia with Aurore Duhamel Aurore Duhamel works on digital innovation in a large airline and is a Community Manager of French Tech Blockchain (FT Blockchain). As a digital business leader with extensive experience in crypto...


Four start-ups to look out for at Aviation Festival Asia: Payments
Four start-ups to look out for at Aviation Festival Asia: Payments Aviation Festival Asia gathers together industry giants, start-ups, and everyone in between to drive innovation in the aviation industry. The event is an opportunity for start-ups to get noticed...


We haven’t mentioned Blockchain, for quite some time.
We haven’t mentioned Blockchain, for quite some time. We at Travel in Motion have already published numerous blogs, white papers, and podcasts about, hopefully, relevant subjects in our industry. But until now we have only once discussed blockchain and this was...


Qatar Airways’ innovative world first loyalty initiative
Qatar Airways' innovative world first loyalty initiative Yesterday (24 January), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (QRPC) and Qatar Duty Free launched a ‘world first’ innovative partnership. Now, members of the QRPC will be able to collect and use Avios as a part...


Vueling to become the first LCC in Europe to accept NFTs as payment alternative
Vueling to become the first LCC in Europe to accept NFTs as payment alternative Last week, Spanish low-cost airline Vueling and cryptocurrency buying and selling platform Criptan announced their partnership. The pair are working together to enable Vueling to...
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Interview with Ho Hoong Mau, Regional Director, APAC Sales, Plusgrade, and Paul Carroll, Group Chief Revenue and Network Officer, AirAsia
Interview with Ho Hoong Mau, Regional Director, APAC Sales, Plusgrade, and Paul Carroll, Group Chief Revenue and Network Officer, AirAsia At Aviation Festival Asia in Singapore, AirAsia and Plusgrade announced their expansive multi-year and multi-product...


Letsfly Co-founder – 3 Key Elements For Airlines & Retailers To Improve Distribution Strategies
Letsfly Co-founder – 3 Key Elements For Airlines & Retailers To Improve Distribution Strategies The travel & airline industry always undergoes a rapidly changing commercial landscape. Understanding how to navigate it is a key component of success. One...


Smart airline retailing: The new merchandising and revenue frontier
Smart airline retailing: The new merchandising and revenue frontier During the pandemic, when air passenger traffic was at an all-time low, a few smart airlines demonstrated record-breaking sales by earning even more than 50% of their revenue from their...


Perth Airport set to open a virtual reality lounge
Perth Airport set to open a virtual reality lounge This May, Perth Airport will be introducing a Gaming Point VR lounge delivered by Travel Point Group. The lounge will transform the waiting process with access to a hi-tech, VR gaming experience. Located at...


The latest interactive, AI-powered retail experience at Changi Airport
The latest interactive, AI-powered retail experience at Changi Airport A partnership between Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail and Lotte Duty Free has produced a unique, AI powered, experience redefining retail in an airport setting. This “first of its kind”...
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United Airlines and Archer Aviation announce first commercial electric air taxi route
United Airlines and Archer Aviation announce first commercial electric air taxi route Yesterday, Archer Aviation and United Airlines announced their plans to launch the first air taxi route in Chicago, between O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Vertiport...





Interview with Aldric Chau, General Manager Digital, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited – Generative AI, data science, and tech trends
Interview with Aldric Chau, General Manager Digital, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited - Generative AI, data science, and tech trends In this insightful interview with Aldric Chau, General Manager Digital, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, the conversation explores...




Interview with Andreas Slettvoll, CEO CHOOOSE – Sustainability and regional trends
Interview with Andreas Slettvoll, CEO CHOOOSE - Sustainability and regional trends At Aviation Festival Asia 28th February - 1 March 2023, Andreas Slettvoll, CEO CHOOOSE discussed some of the climate-focused tech company's recent partnerships, explored...






ZeroAvia and Fortum partner to develop hydrogen production
ZeroAvia and Fortum partner to develop hydrogen production This week, ZeroAvia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fortum, one of Europe's cleanest energy producers, focusing primarily on the Nordic region. The Nordic countries consist of some of...



Interview with Dr. Kerem Kızıltunç, CIO Turkish Airlines – Technology and the aviation industry
Interview with Dr. Kerem Kızıltunç, CIO Turkish Airlines - Technology and the aviation industry This 15-minute interview with Dr. Kerem Kızıltunç, CIO Turkish Airlines and General Manager of Turkish Airlines Technology, covers a wide range of topics varying...