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Delays and cancellations are getting worse – airlines must embrace a more
‘Chaos’, ‘shame’, ‘misery’. On the morning of Tuesday 29th August, there wasn’t a single national news outlet –...
Modern data strategy – Elevating the airport and airline industry
In today's digital age, data is the lifeblood of innovation. The airport and airline industry, with its intricate...
Embracing the Tech Future Of The Airline Business In Three Charts
The world of aviation has always been about movement, connection, and evolution. As Lisbon's skies get ready to...
OAG The Airline Tech Transition: A Journey Towards “Travel Done Right”
As we usher in a new era of technological advancements, the airline industry is in the throes of...
The growing cost of doing nothing in airline digital retailing
As many airlines and most system providers either have implemented a solution or have a plan towards digital...
AI in aviation with Glenn Morgan
"The aviation industry is a key area where AI can play a really significant factor. It goes from...
Multimodal Travel: Aviation Needs to Think Beyond the Flight
The future of aviation has always seemed like a distant one. But the future we look to today...
Changi to introduce passport-free immigration clearance
Yesterday, the Immigration (Amendment) Bill was passed to allow for end-to-end biometric clearance at the airport and checkpoints...
AI that “gives you back time.” Maximising predictive data with FlightAware
The industry's become really good at using that data and those tools at optimization on days where things...
Offers & Orders; Customer-centric, modern digital retailing as a bridge between today
Offers & Orders is not a new topic within the wider travel industry; but it is an entirely...
Industry trends and event insights with Sinead Finn
Sinead Finn, Founder, affinnity joined for a brief discussion in preparation for the World Aviation Festival. The conversation...
Reducing disruption with climate resilience: Extreme weather
Reducing disruption with climate resilience: Extreme weather SITA recently published an article on leveraging technology for climate...
Airports: The emerging landscape, tech, and innovation with NEC Corporation of America
"Those types of capabilities where it impacts the passenger's experience greatly provides a negative context to what used...
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...
From physical passport to Digital Travel Credential (DTC)
As digital boarding passes and travel documents increasingly become the norm, how long will it be until the...
New generation AODBs: The key to airport digitisation
With the current landscape increasingly focused on digitization, AODB solutions sit at the backbone of modern airport operations...
Aviation 2030: AI flight scheduling
Can low-cost-carriers squeeze more flights into their already packed schedules? Computer says yes. Flight schedules are probably airlines’...
Loyalty, gamification, and NFTs: Lufthansa Innovation Hub
At the end of the August, Lufthansa Innovation Hub went live with a unique loyalty experience in partnership...
The UK hydrogen alliance: Accelerating decarbonisation
The aviation industry connects people, boosts economies, and fosters international collaboration. To enable its long term benefits to...
Retail: Emerging trends, innovation, and key themes with Ann Cederhall
As the industry's landscape evolves, innovation is key. At World Aviation Festival, Ann Cederhall, Consultant at LeapShift will...
Investing in aviation’s identity-first future
The most crucial identity industries, defined by FindBiometrics and Acuity Market Intelligence are: financial services, government services, healthcare...
Twelve takeaways from SITA’s 2023 Passenger IT Insights report
"Travelers are telling the industry loud and clear: the more they are subjected to clunky and inefficient processes...
Sustainability and innovation at Abu Dhabi International Airport’s Terminal A
In two months, Abu Dhabi International Airport will welcome travellers to its new state-of-the-art terminal: Terminal A. Highlighting...
Generative AI as a decision maker in revenue management
Artificial Intelligence. It is hard to dispute that the future lies with AI, but are airlines doing everything...
Approaching the business case for the Order Transformation
Within the airline IT and commercial departments, everyone is talking about the Order Transformation, or the airline’s digital...
With the rise of ancillaries, seat blocking is taking centre stage
In an era marked by dynamic shifts in the aviation industry, ancillaries have emerged as a pivotal driver...
Who should foot the £100m bill from last week’s ATC failure?
Last week's ATC failure caused widespread chaos with over a quarter of UK flights cancelled, causing disruption for...
Is Aviation in the mood for a Festival?
In an industry as dynamic and transformational as aviation, the notion of a "festival" might seem frivolous. After...
BLR Terminal 2 reschedules international operations to 12th September
Originally intended to commence on August 31st, Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru's (BLR Airport) Terminal 2 (T2) is now...
IATA on Schiphol flight cuts: “Rushing this process could result in retaliatory
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has spoken out about the controversial Schiphol flight cuts arguing they must...
Elevating aviation’s sustainability: Unlocking the five steps for high-integrity climate action budgets
In an era where environmental consciousness is paramount, industries worldwide are stepping up to address climate change. For...
Are banks really an ally of airlines in co-brand credit card offerings?
Do banks really care about a customer who is loyal to an airline brand and intends to strengthen...
The top ancillary products according to airBaltic
Defined as "revenue beyond the sale of tickets that is generated by direct sales to passengers, or indirectly...
Passport verification: An airport bottleneck or a digital, offsite self-service?
"We’re investing in technology that takes processes traditionally only available at an airport and makes them possible from...
Empowering successful payments with Vueling Airlines
Charlotte Dumesnil, Director of Sales, Distribution and Alliances at Vueling Airlines will be speaking at World Aviation Festival...
What should the industry take away from UK flight chaos?
Travel disruption is predicted to last for days after more than a quarter of UK flights were cancelled...
What value can airports and airlines gain by investing in biometrics?
Airlines and airports want to simplify and automate processes as much as possible to deliver superior passenger experiences...
The alarming state of airline innovation: A summary of LIH’s report
"The patent landscape within any industry serves as a robust measure of its dynamism." In a quest for...
Using AI to Boost NDC Adoption Across the Aviation Industry
Among the numerous technical challenges facing the aviation industry, two stand out as both critical and urgent: the...
Four reasons the aviation industry must take cybersecurity seriously
The aviation industry has been propelled forwards by the digital transformation, bringing about efficient operations for airports, a...
Major milestone in pandemic recovery: DXB passenger traffic
Dubai International (DXB), the city's main airport has reported its passenger traffic in the first half of the...
Volaris becomes latest airline to embrace NFTs
Ultra-low-cost carrier Volaris is the latest airline to experiment with Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). The Mexican carrier is launching...
Leveraging AI to revolutionise the business travel booking experience
With speculation around AI dominating discussions around the industry's future in the past year, we have now seen...
Enhancing Cairo International Airport’s position: Changi Airports International (CAI) signs two agreements
Enhancing Cairo International Airport's position: Changi Airports International (CAI) signs two agreements with Cairo Airport Company On...
Turning the cabin into a viewing lounge with IFE
Turning the cabin into a viewing lounge with IFE: FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 This Sunday, the...
DOH spearheads global collaboration effort leveraging the power of data
DOH spearheads global collaboration effort leveraging the power of data Appreciating the the dual importance of cooperation...
Unlocking flexible bookings with Air Canada’s new partnership
Unlocking flexible bookings with Air Canada's new partnership In the wake of the pandemic travellers value flexibility...
Business travel in the wake of the pandemic: Insights from GBTA’s Annual
Business travel in the wake of the pandemic: Insights from GBTA's Annual Forecast Some studies suggested up...
Changi “reshapes the work experience for business travellers” with new partnership
Changi "reshapes the work experience for business travellers" with new partnership Since the pandemic, traditional understandings of...
Tension in the NDC journey: Complaint filed against American
Tension in the NDC journey: Complaint filed against American The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) filed...
Look-to-book: the (old) new evil
Look-to-book: the (old) new evil Since the creation of NDC, airlines have been offering access to their...
How Etihad are using NFTs
How Etihad are using NFTs This month, Etihad launched its second non-fungible token (NFT) collection. The "ultra-exclusive...
American Airlines: Using AI and data to reduce contrail formation by 54%
American Airlines: Using AI and data to reduce contrail formation by 54% Yesterday, American Airlines announced findings...
A summary of the Evolution of Airports report
A summary of the Evolution of Airports report "Airports Council International (ACI) World predicts an average annual...
easyJet: Combatting the talent shortage by rectifying gender stereotypes
easyJet: Combatting the talent shortage by rectifying gender stereotypes Aviation is struggling to attract young talent to...
Changi’s airside 5G experiment
Changi's airside 5G experiment Singtel, together with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) launched a 5G...
Tech, collaboration, and evolution with the Director General at ACI World
Tech, collaboration, and evolution with the Director General at ACI World In September, Luis Felipe De Oliveira...
DOH wayfinding taps into convenience of mobile devices
DOH wayfinding taps into convenience of mobile devices Hamad International Airport (DOH) is using QR codes distributed...
AIoT: SITA and Envision Digital’s new partnership
AIoT: SITA and Envision Digital's new partnership SITA and Envision Digital, a Singapore-headquartered global net zero partner...
An overview of the industry’s global recovery
An overview of the industry's global recovery Before the pandemic, the Travel and Tourism industry accounted for...
VINCI Airports paves the way for sustainable growth
VINCI Airports paves the way for sustainable growth The world's leading private airport operator, VINCI Airports has...
Unpacking United Airlines’ NDC plans
Unpacking United Airlines' NDC plans United Airlines are planning to remove Basic Economy fares for domestic US...
Riyadh Air has eyes on the future: Talent, technology, and sustainability
Riyadh Air has eyes on the future: Talent, technology, and sustainability Having only established itself as an...
Olivier Krueger, CMO Lufthansa Group – “Differentiating from old school marketing.”
Olivier Krueger, CMO Lufthansa Group - "Differentiating from old school marketing." Olivier Krueger, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)...
Can passengers expect a GenAI revolution?
GenAI, the inflection point The topic of artificial intelligence (AI) has been on the table for several...
SITA and Indicio accelerate DTC development
SITA and Indicio accelerate DTC development Today, Indicio, the market leader in open-source verifiable data tech and...
Singapore Airlines is tackling baggage hassle for its passengers
Singapore Airlines is tackling baggage hassle for its passengers The world's most awarded airline is renowned for...
Air France-KLM makes paying with points frictionless
Air France-KLM makes paying with points frictionless Air France-KLM has partnered with Pointspay to launch a "first-of-its-kind...
Lisa Eyamie, Director of Digital Roadmap and Innovation at WestJet: Avoiding “innovation for
Lisa Eyamie, Director of Digital Roadmap and Innovation at WestJet: Avoiding "innovation for the sake of innovation." ...
Relying on psychology to avoid cultural clash in human interactions
Relying on psychology to avoid cultural clash in human interactions It isn’t uncommon to experience glitches or...
The Future is Calling: Top value drivers to gradually kickstart your airline’s
The Future is Calling: Top value drivers to gradually kickstart your airline’s transition to Offers & Orders today...
British Airways’ new digital wayfinding tool
British Airways trials new digital wayfinding tool The airport can can be a stressful experience, especially when...
Is Ecojet “the biggest revolution in the aviation industry since the invention
Is Ecojet “the biggest revolution in the aviation industry since the invention of the jet engine?" With...
Dr Nejib Ben-Khedher, Head of Emirates Skywards: Leveraging technology to optimise airline
Dr Nejib Ben-Khedher, Head of Emirates Skywards: Leveraging technology to optimise airline loyalty programmes Dr Nejib Ben-Khedher...
One ID and its benefits
One ID and its benefits The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has been driving the development of...
Tara Mulrooney, Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Innovation at Edmonton
Tara Mulrooney, Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Innovation at Edmonton International Airport - "The airport's complex...
Google improves credibility of Google Flights emission estimates with ICCT partnership
Google improves credibility of Google Flights emission estimates with ICCT partnership The International Council on Clean Transportation...
Driving customer engagement through the metaverse
Driving customer engagement through the metaverse This week, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and JCDecaux Transport Hong...
Holograms, hyper-reality, and AI enabled AR experiences: Emirates Group demonstrates their forward
Holograms, hyper-reality, and AI enabled AR experiences: Emirates Group demonstrates their forward thinking mindset when it comes to...
Interview with Mauro Oretti, Head of Operations, SkyTeam. The Sustainable Flight Challenge:
Interview with Mauro Oretti, Head of Operations, SkyTeam. The Sustainable Flight Challenge: Producing tangible results. This year...
How American Airlines uses technology to manage summer storms
How American Airlines uses technology to manage summer storms The end of June saw another week of...
Working towards a Gold Standard of Airline NDC API Onboarding
Working towards a Gold Standard of Airline NDC API Onboarding Current status Airlines have been onboarding agencies...
The sustainability benefits of JAL’s “Any Wear, Anywhere”
The sustainability benefits of JAL's "Any Wear, Anywhere" With sustainability high on the agenda, Japan Airlines (JAL)...
A busy summer ahead
A busy summer ahead Preliminary findings from SITA's latest report, 2023 SITA Passenger IT Insights indicate that...
Unlocking Gen Z engagement: Three essential factors to remember
Unlocking Gen Z engagement: Three essential factors to remember Gen Z (individuals born between 1997-2012) are estimated...
Four big picture take aways from the SITA sustainability report
Four big picture take aways from the SITA sustainability report Recently, SITA released their SITA Sustainability Report...
From selling ancillaries to shaping travel experiences
From selling ancillaries to shaping travel experiences What will airline ancillaries become in a world of modern...
The latest in the eVTOL race
The latest in the eVTOL race eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing) have the potential to revolutionise...
How Sabre and iCoupon’s agreement transforms flight disruption for passengers
How Sabre and iCoupon's agreement transforms flight disruption for passengers Last week, Sabre Corporation and iCoupon announced...
The growth of apps and the opportunities this presents
The growth of apps and the opportunities this presents Approximately 6.92 billion people in the world now...
Extended reality (XR) in aviation
Extended reality (XR) in aviation Apple recently debuted the Apple Vision Pro, "a revolutionary spatial computer that...
The advantages of a new airline: Riyadh Air’s plans for technology and
The advantages of a new airline: Riyadh Air's plans for technology and sustainability Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's...
Advancing towards TBO and its sustainability benefits
Advancing towards TBO and its sustainability benefits The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and the air...
Robots bridging the manpower gap: Munich Airport’s autonomous evoBOT robot
Robots bridging the manpower gap: Munich Airport's autonomous evoBOT robot Munich Airport recently tested the evoBOT, a...
Invigorating FFPs by banking on the power of partnerships
Invigorating FFPs by banking on the power of partnerships Earning miles by paying for your coffee via...
Marcelo Mota, Commercial Director and CCO, Aeroportos Brasil Viracopos – “Tech is
Marcelo Mota, Commercial Director and CCO, Aeroportos Brasil Viracopos - "Tech is an extremely powerful tool to leverage...
A greener future for airlines and passenger-centric solutions
A greener future for airlines and passenger-centric solutions The industry itself has long recognised the need to...
Real-time flight optimisation for fuel and carbon savings: APiJET and Frontier
Real-time flight optimisation for fuel and carbon savings: APiJET and Frontier Yesterday, APiJET and Frontier Airlines announced...
Business travel and American Airlines’ gamble
Business travel and American Airlines' gamble Even as we move away from restrictions and mandatory quarantine requirements...
SITA and UrbanV sign MoU to develop a digital-first passenger experience for
SITA and UrbanV sign MoU to develop a digital-first passenger experience for UrbanV's vertiports in Rome In...
Reshaping the airport queuing experience. Veovo’s Queue Balancer solution at Keflavik Airport
Reshaping the airport queuing experience. Veovo's Queue Balancer solution at Keflavik Airport Airport queues play a crucial...
Panel discussion: The impact of COVID-19 on Chinese airlines’ international network and
AFA Panel discussion: The impact of COVID-19 on Chinese airlines' international network and the way forward for greater...
The payment jungle
The payment jungle Current situation Even in normal times, the airline business is anything but easy. Competition...
Saudia inks major IFEC agreement with Panasonic
Saudia inks major IFEC agreement with Panasonic The national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabian Airlines...
Going green: Sustainability initiatives at Pittsburgh Airport
Going green: Sustainability initiatives at Pittsburgh Airport Achieving sustainability in airports will require a comprehensive approach encompassing...
The State of Airline Retailing: A whitepaper overview
The State of Airline Retailing: A whitepaper overview At a time when competition in the airline industry...
Joanna Patterson, VP Sales APAC, Etihad Airways – Keynote interview, Corporate travel
Joanna Patterson, VP Sales APAC, Etihad Airways - Keynote interview, Corporate travel "is definitely coming back." At...
Air India leverages AI to upskill employees with learning platform Gurukul.AI
Air India leverages AI to upskill employees with learning platform Gurukul.AI AI is revolutionising the aviation landscape...
Keynote LCC CEO panel: How is the low cost landscape evolving and
Keynote LCC CEO panel: How is the low cost landscape evolving and what key trends are emerging? ...
Digital identity: Customer-centricity in air travel through the eyes of the customer
Digital identity: Customer-centricity in air travel through the eyes of the customer We live both in the...
Mandy Ng, CEO HK Express – Keynote interview, “Concentrating digital investment on
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AFA Keynote airport CEO panel: Entering Asian airports’ post-pandemic era of unprecedented
AFA Keynote airport CEO panel: Entering Asian airports’ post-pandemic era of unprecedented digital transformation, collaboration, innovation, and reimagined...
eSIM – Ready for Take-off
eSIM – Ready for Take-off Introduction The relationship between airlines and ancillaries is a delicate balancing act...
United leverages iPhone feature to provide passengers real-time access to flight details
United leverages iPhone feature to provide passengers real-time access to flight details on their lock screen How...
The DAA’s proposed incentive scheme to target CO2 emissions
The Dublin Airport Authority's proposed incentive scheme to target CO2 emissions The Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) has...
Hari Marar, MD & CEO BIAL – Keynote interview, throwing bytes not
Hari Marar, MD & CEO BIAL - Keynote interview, throwing bytes not bricks At Aviation Festival Asia...
Ayman Aboabah, CEO King Abdulaziz International Airport – Keynote interview, “The common
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Neste establishes a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply chain to Changi Airport
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The Battle of the Airline Apps is back!
The Battle of the Airline Apps is back! We’re relaunching the Battle of the Apps challenge this...
airasia partners with Dufry to expand duty-free retail offering
airasia partners with Dufry to expand duty-free retail offering Yesterday, airasia shop announced a partnership with major...
IATA survey indicates passengers expect post pandemic travel issues to have been
IATA survey indicates passengers expect post pandemic travel issues to have been resolved Looking towards the peak...
Air New Zealand expands in app baggage tracking
Air New Zealand expands in app baggage tracking Following a successful pilot programme in April, Air New...
Unlocking apps as powerful travel tools
Unlocking apps as powerful travel tools Technology in aviation apps has advanced in recent years, transforming mobile...
Emirates phases out paper boarding passes in latest digital push
Emirates phases out paper boarding passes in latest digital push As of today, Emirates will require most...
Diversity & Inclusion Panel: Embracing Equity – Why decisively inclusive leadership is
Diversity & Inclusion Panel: Embracing Equity - Why decisively inclusive leadership is the future of aviation, "You can't...
World Aviation Festival 2023 – Managing the evolving landscape of challenges in
World Aviation Festival 2023 - Managing the evolving landscape of challenges in the aviation industry. A closer look...
Uber advances super-app ambitions, partnering with Hopper to add flights to its
Uber advances super-app ambitions, partnering with Hopper to add flights to its "one-stop travel solution" Today, Uber...
Interview with Ursula Silling, CEO at Branchspace and Stefanie Harder, Director Passenger
Interview with Ursula Silling, CEO at Branchspace and Stefanie Harder, Director Passenger Management at Hamburg Airport - "The...
Con Korfiatis, CEO flyadeal – Keynote interview “The digital demands in Saudi
Con Korfiatis, CEO flyadeal - Keynote interview "The digital demands in Saudi Arabia" At Aviation Festival Asia...
AFA Panel: How have partnerships, technology adoption, and business models evolved in
AFA Panel: How have partnerships, technology adoption, and business models evolved in the Asian market since the crisis...
Untapped potentials of AI in the Airline Industry?
Untapped potentials of AI in the Airline Industry? Inspired by a follow-up on my customer insights blog...
ITA Airways expands its “train + plane” offering to enhance passenger convenience
ITA Airways expands its "train + plane" offering to enhance passenger convenience ITA Airways have announced a...
Etihad uses AI to make booking flights “as easy as asking a
Etihad uses AI to make booking flights "as easy as asking a question" in Botim app Etihad...
Emirates’ world first robot check-in assistant
Emirates' world first robot check-in assistant Emirates are changing up the check-in process, moving it "close to...
Fifty years on, how different will travel really be? easyJet 2070: The
Fifty years on, how different will travel really be? easyJet 2070: The future of travel report easyJet...
Mike Szücs, CEO Cebu Pacific Air – Keynote interview, “We are the
Mike Szücs, CEO Cebu Pacific Air - Keynote interview, "We are the world's most complex LCC I would...
Interview with Isaiah W. Cox, President/CEO WheelTug – The automation of ground
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The AI-powered operations optimising technology at DOH and DIA
The AI-powered operations optimising technology at DOH and DIA Working in partnership with Aeroficial Intelligence, MATAR, the...
Proposed legislation in Canada may shift the onus of service disruption onto
Proposed legislation in Canada may shift the onus of service disruption onto airlines, "I feel that these new...
Commercial leaders panel – Changing behaviours and adapting RM, retailing, loyalty, and
Commercial leaders panel - Changing behaviours and adapting RM, retailing, loyalty, and network planning strategies to keep up...
14-hectare solar power plant at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
14-hectare solar power plant at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) The French Ministry of Ecological Transition has validated...
Tamur Goudarzi Pour CCO Swiss International Airlines – Generative AI, modern airline
Tamur Goudarzi Pour CCO Swiss International Airlines – Generative AI, modern airline retailing, and NDC New distribution...
Keynote CEO panel – What is the future of the Asian aviation
Keynote CEO panel - What is the future of the Asian aviation industry? At Aviation Festival Asia...
360-video to improve airport accessibility
360-video to improve airport accessibility The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than one billion people...
Air Canada announces NDC strategy
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Vienna Airport and Austrian Airlines offer home luggage pick up
Vienna Airport and Austrian Airlines offer home luggage pick up As the industry approaches the busy summer...
Chai Eamsiri, CEO Thai Airways – Keynote interview, “Bringing back confidence”
Chai Eamsiri, CEO Thai Airways - Keynote interview, "Bringing back confidence" At Aviation Festival Asia, Chai Eamsiri...
Alaska Airlines removes kiosks to create a seamless airport experience
Alaska Airlines removes kiosks to create a seamless airport experience Alaska Airlines has set a target to...
Changi Airport enters the metaverse
Changi Airport enters the metaverse Changi Airport Group (CAG) has announced its metaverse "debut" with an immersive...
Webinar: Architecting the future of AI-fuelled offer and order management
Webinar: Architecting the future of AI-fuelled offer and order management This month, World Aviation Festival and PROS...
Interview with Kenny Chang, EVP & CMO, Korean Air – Marketing, culture,
Interview with Kenny Chang, EVP & CMO, Korean Air - Marketing, culture, and technology At Aviation Festival...
David Emerson, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Virgin Australia – Keynote interview, “Five
David Emerson, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Virgin Australia - Keynote interview, "Five years of change in five months"...
Interview with Olivia Chang, CIO, Plaza Premium Group – Creating a seamless
Interview with Olivia Chang, CIO, Plaza Premium Group - Creating a seamless experience At Aviation Festival Asia...
What is behind the gender disparity in aviation?
What is behind the gender disparity in aviation? With aviation struggling to attract young talent to the...
Interview with Con Korfiatis CEO of flyadeal – Creating a digital-first airline
Interview with Con Korfiatis CEO of flyadeal - Creating a digital-first airline At Aviation Festival Asia, Con...
Carbon capture, direct air capture, and SAF
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Interview with Sami Jauhiainen, Vice President Asia-Pacific at Neste – SAF in
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Tony Fernandes, CEO Capital A – Keynote interview, “I think if you
Tony Fernandes, CEO Capital A - Keynote interview, "I think if you don't use it, you'll regret it."...
Have consumers now fully regained confidence in air travel?
Have consumers now fully regained confidence in air travel? What difference did one year make? One year...
Interview with Richard Nuttall, CEO of SriLankan Airlines – Tech, sustainability, and
Interview with Richard Nuttall, CEO of SriLankan Airlines - Tech, sustainability, and passenger expectations At Aviation Festival...
Peter Smith VP, Strategic Partnerships, Travel at Cover Genius – Customer trust,
Peter Smith VP, Strategic Partnerships, Travel at Cover Genius - Customer trust, personalisation, and future trends At...
New ground ops robot can help reduce emissions and cost
New ground ops robot can help reduce emissions and cost After years of testing, Norwegian company MSG...
Interview with Mike Szucs, CEO of Cebu Pacific Air – Digitalisation and growth
Interview with Mike Szucs, CEO of Cebu Pacific Air - Digitalisation and growth At Aviation Festival Asia Mike...
What is the Future of Revenue Management
What is the Future of Revenue Management Many years ago, I used to work as a TPF...
Google Flights’ new price-guarantee booking feature
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Interview with Damien Cramer, Global Head of Travel and Airlines at Worldline
Interview with Damien Cramer, Global Head of Travel and Airlines at Worldline Global - The post-pandemic payments landscape...
Richard Nuttall, CEO SriLankan Airlines – Keynote interview
Richard Nuttall, CEO SriLankan Airlines - Keynote interview, "There is absolutely no reason why this airline doesn't make...
ChatGPT vs Google Bard
ChatGPT vs Google Bard ChatGPT has got everybody talking. It was many people's first experience with generative...
Interview with Kian Gould, Chairman of Omnevo – E-commerce, ancillaries, and consumer
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Flybondi issues every ticket as an NFT to increase flexibility for passengers
Flybondi issues every ticket as an NFT to increase flexibility for passengers This week, Argentinian low-cost airline...
Interview with Ayman Aboabah, CEO King Abdulaziz International Airport – Managing high
Interview with Ayman Aboabah, CEO King Abdulaziz International Airport - Managing high demand exceeding capacity At Aviation...
Interview with Neetan Chopra, Chief Digital and Information Officer, IndiGo. Navigating the
Interview with Neetan Chopra, Chief Digital and Information Officer, IndiGo. Navigating the digital landscape - ChatGPT, staying competitive...
American Airlines’ NDC transition and the distribution evolution
American Airlines' NDC transition and the distribution evolution American Airlines has announced they will move forward with...
Interview with Jeff Pan, Chief Product Officer, AirAsia Teleport – ChatGPT, future
Interview with Jeff Pan, Chief Product Officer, AirAsia Teleport - ChatGPT, future trends, and start ups Jeff...
Interview with Bryan Porter, Chief Revenue Officer, Datalex – Insights into retail
Interview with Bryan Porter, Chief Revenue Officer, Datalex - Insights into retail and distribution Datalex is a...
Alaska Airlines signs agreement with Shell looking to scale SAF production
Alaska Airlines signs agreement with Shell looking to scale SAF production Last week, Alaska Airlines, America's fifth...
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...
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...
Interview with Aldric Chau, General Manager Digital, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited –
Interview with Aldric Chau, General Manager Digital, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited - Generative AI, data science, and tech...
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...
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)...
Korean Air harnesses Korean culture on a global scale with YG Entertainment
Korean Air harnesses Korean culture on a global scale with YG Entertainment agreement Last week, Korean Air...
Interview with Dr. Kerem Kızıltunç, CIO Turkish Airlines – Technology and the
Interview with Dr. Kerem Kızıltunç, CIO Turkish Airlines - Technology and the aviation industry This 15-minute interview...
Efficient passport checks with Digital Travel Credentials (DTC). “The world’s first transatlantic
Efficient passport checks with Digital Travel Credentials (DTC). "The world's first transatlantic DTC pilot." Last week, it...
Interview with Ho Hoong Mau, Regional Director, APAC Sales, Plusgrade, and Paul
Interview with Ho Hoong Mau, Regional Director, APAC Sales, Plusgrade, and Paul Carroll, Group Chief Revenue and Network...
Interview with Sumesh Patel, APAC President, SITA – Megatrends, collaboration, and Gen
Interview with Sumesh Patel, APAC President, SITA - Megatrends, collaboration, and Gen Z Sumesh Patel is responsible...
SITA and Lufthansa address the industry’s $2.2 billion pain point with the
SITA and Lufthansa address the industry's $2.2 billion pain point with the automation of reflighting of baggage ...
Interview with Mandy Ng, CEO of HK Express – The benefits of
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