Interviews

Building a seamless retail and payments experience

Building a seamless retail and payments experience

The Offer-Order transition is well underway, but are airlines missing out on opportunities that could inhibit growth? In the journey away from legacy systems, Datalex CEO Jonathan Rockett believes payments are becoming an overlooked point of friction. Airlines are...

The secrets behind Air Canada’s industry-leading app

The secrets behind Air Canada’s industry-leading app

Air Canada has become one of the Americas' most tech-forward airlines, boasting a cutting-edge digital strategy that includes in-app bag tracking, website redevelopment, and AI implementation. Chief Digital Officer Firas Al Osman believes the philosophy underpinning...

How eSIMs can boost ancillary airline revenue

How eSIMs can boost ancillary airline revenue

eSIMs are transforming in-destination connectivity. Travellers no longer have to fiddle around with tiny SIM cards to get online or make calls — now innovative eSIM apps can connect them to the country of their choice, or even an entire region. Bill McKimm, VP Travel...

Tech and innovation keep Dallas Fort Worth at the top

Tech and innovation keep Dallas Fort Worth at the top

Handling 87 million passengers every year, Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) is the third-busiest airport in the world. At the same time, for three consecutive years, Airports Council International (ACI) has recognised DFW as one of the best large airports in...

Inside Air France-KLM’s award-winning loyalty programme

Inside Air France-KLM’s award-winning loyalty programme

Flying Blue was named point.me's best airline loyalty programme for the second year running in 2025. But what's the secret to Air France-KLM's ongoing success? Ben Lipsey, SVP Loyalty, Data, and Digital at Air France-KLM, shares his insights in an exclusive interview...

Reimagining airline pricing and revenue management

Reimagining airline pricing and revenue management

The limitations of PSS technology continue to inhibit airlines' profit margins. But new technological solutions have emerged to break the deadlock, helping the aviation industry increase profit margins while improving revenue management. To learn more about this...

Offer-Order: The ticket to greater airline profits

Offer-Order: The ticket to greater airline profits

The aviation industry remains one of the last industries that hasn't modernised the way it sells its products. Outdated legacy technology, including PSS, continues to dominate airline retail — but that's beginning to change. Alex Mans, Founder and CEO of FLYR, sat...

Personalised and consistent: The next evolution of Star Alliance

Personalised and consistent: The next evolution of Star Alliance

Launched in 1997, Star Alliance now consists of 25 member airlines operating across all six continents. But how are executives at the top directing a strategy to drive progress and consistency across the alliance? Renato Ramos, VP Corporate Strategy at Star Alliance,...

CarTrawler CEO: Why B2B and customisation win

CarTrawler CEO: Why B2B and customisation win

Powering around 70 airlines and 200 travel brands, CarTrawler is one of the world's leading B2B mobility solutions providers. Boasting partners from all four corners of the world, including American Airlines, Jet2, and Qantas, CarTrawler's mission is to get airlines...