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Eddie Wilson on paperless boarding passes and Spain airport fees battle
In July 2025, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby called Ryanair 'the only remaining successful LCC around the globe'. In 2024-25, the low-cost airline carried 200 million passengers for the first time, proof of its enduring popularity and strong growth plan. At World...
Tailored, green, efficient, digital: Aligning airport experiences with future passenger values
In this keynote panel from World Aviation Festival 2025, four airports leaders shared their transformation strategies for creating an experience that aligns with modern passenger expectations. From cutting-edge sustainability to a digital-first experience, together...
AI analytics help Emirates avoid unexpected turbulence
This article was originally published on our sister site, Aerospace Tech Review. Dubai-based carrier Emirates has reported a measurable decrease in unexpected turbulence incidents over the past year thanks to onboard data and analytics. Changing atmospheric...
Delhi Airport Terminal 2 debuts new cutting-edge renovations
Delhi Airport's Terminal 2 has reopened after six months of renovation, with improved efficiency and sustainability at the heart of the redesign. Travellers are now greeted by skylights and wood finishings that make the terminal an airy, welcoming space. Innovative...
SITA and easyJet launch app for improved ground crew management
Low-cost carrier (LCC) easyJet and aviation IT specialists SITA have collaborated to launch the Agent App, which optimises the distribution of airline ground crew. The app has been trialled over twelve months at London Gatwick and four other airports across the UK....
Flair Airlines and Netcore partner for AI omnichannel customer comms
Canadian low-cost carrier (LCC) Flair Airlines and marketing platform Netcore Cloud have partnered to provide Flair customers with a more personalised travel experience. Through omnichannel automation, Flair will now be able to communicate with passengers at every...
Inside Paul Griffiths’ plans for the new Dubai World Central airport
The biggest city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dubai has transformed over the past twenty years into a major aviation connections hub, as well as a popular tourist destination in its own right. As a result, in 2024 Dubai International Airport (DXB) was the...
Riyadh Air completes maiden passenger service ahead of public launch
New Saudi national carrier Riyadh Air completed its maiden passenger flight on 26th October, carrying staff members, partners, and other invited guests from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to London Heathrow (LHR). The 6-hour flight represented Riyadh...
