Airlines
SAS to join SkyTeam alliance in September
It has been announced that SAS will leave Star Alliance to join SkyTeam on 1 September 2024. Yesterday, the flag carrier of Scandinavia officially signed an Alliance Adherence Agreement (AAA) signalling the airline's entry into the global airline alliance. However,...
2024: Entering a New Era for Travel, Airlines and Hospitality
Navigating a New Era of Travel Travel, Airlines and Hospitality Trends to Watch Payment and Technology Issues and Innovations Outlook from the Regions What’s on Our 2024 Watchlist Navigating a New Era of Travel Travel, Airlines and Hospitality continued to...
Ancillaries, tech, and innovation with Nadia Omer, CEO, AirAsia MOVE
At Aviation Festival Asia, Nadia Omer, CEO, AirAsia MOVE shared insights on how the company is innovating to meet the evolving expectations of travellers. Omer explained how technology can be leveraged to meet passengers' demands looking at data analytics to tailor...
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...
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...
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...
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'...
Tom Vandendael on the pivotal role of data and AI in shaping the industry’s future
This five minute interview with Tom Vandendael, CEO Asia Pacific, SVP, Area Management Asia Pacific, Lufthansa Systems Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., explores the nuances of digital transformation in Asian aviation markets and the pivotal role of data and artificial...
Jeff Moomaw, Delta Air Lines, “We are bullish on Asia.”
Delta Air Lines is a major airline in the United States (US) and a global leader in safety, innovation, reliability, and customer experience. Well established as one of the "big four" US airlines, Delta is looking to expand its footprint in Asia. During this brief...
Keynote interview: Campbell Wilson on delivering one of the biggest airline turnarounds in the history of aviation
At Aviation Festival Asia, Campbell Wilson, CEO & MD, Air India joined Danny Lee, Asia Transport Reporter, Bloomberg News on stage for a sessions titled "Delivering one of the biggest airline turnarounds in the history of aviation, helping to grow the Indian...
Chai Eamsiri on Thai Airways’ strategic shift
Recently, Thailand's Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, pledged to build the country into a "key aviation hub in the Asia-Pacific region." The government announced plans for airport transformations and the strengthening of collaboration with airlines, tourism agencies,...
Analysis from Aviation Festival Asia: APAC airline chiefs raring to go
Airlines in the Asia-Pacific region are experiencing a return to growth beyond pre-pandemic levels, despite lingering effects on supply chains due to COVID-19. Here are some key takeaways: 1. Sizable Aircraft Orders: Many airlines are locking in future growth by...
Metaverse in the airline industry: How airlines can harness this futuristic tech
Metaverse is a new and emerging technology platform that is creating waves with its unparalleled offerings in many industries. But is it worth a dive for the airline industry? Let’s discover! Metaverse is a shared digital space that can be accessed by users from...
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...
Campbell Wilson on Air India’s transformation and capitalising on a growing market, “The world’s our oyster.”
With forecasts indicating that India will continue leading the air traffic growth in South Asia, the spotlight is on the strategies and transformation of its flag carrier, Air India. At Aviation Festival Asia, Campbell Wilson, CEO & MD, Air India took to the stage...
