Airlines
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
AirAsia and Plusgrade Announce Partnership to Enable Bid for Upgrades and Extra Seating Space for Travelers
AirAsia and Plusgrade Announce Partnership to Enable Bid for Upgrades and Extra Seating Space for Travelers PRESS RELEASE: Montreal - Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 Expansive multi-year and multi-product Plusgrade and AirAsia partnership announced at...
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...
Seamless Air Alliance and GSMA collaborate to “bring mobile roaming to the skies”
Seamless Air Alliance and GSMA collaborate to "bring mobile roaming to the skies" This week, it was announced that the Seamless Air Alliance and the GSMA are collaborating to "accelerate the availability of seamless mobile roaming onboard commercial airlines."...
Takeoff with AI: Five Reasons the Airline Industry Should Embrace AI
Takeoff with AI: Five Reasons the Airline Industry Should Embrace AI Technology is revolutionizing the way that businesses interact with customers, streamlining operations and uncovering new opportunities for growth. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing an...
Hong Kong air passenger traffic thrives with the relaxation of travel restrictions
Hong Kong air passenger traffic thrives with the relaxation of travel restrictions Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) recently announced the January 2023 air traffic figures for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). The numbers speak to a strong recovery...
