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Airports are evolving into high-tech travel ecosystems, integrating smarter infrastructure, touchless technology, and advanced operations to enhance efficiency and the passenger experience. PhocusWire brings you the latest airport news and aviation updates, tracking how global hubs are responding to the demands of modern travel and future growth.

Airport operations, infrastructure developments, and global hubs

Our coverage highlights airport modernization efforts, sustainability strategies, and digital transformation initiatives taking place at key aviation hubs around the world. From biometric screening and baggage automation to terminal redesigns and mobility partnerships, we explore the innovations redefining airport functionality and service delivery.

AI Insights: Generative AI's impact on the shopping experience
News / Technology
AI Insights: Generative AI's impact on the shopping experience
By PhocusWire | June 6, 2023
Amadeus chief technology officer Sylvain Roy answers our questions on how the company is working with generative artificial intelligence technology. Read More
Visa wait times remain top concern at U.S. travel conference
News / Online
Visa wait times remain top concern at U.S. travel conference
By Johanna Jainchill – Travel Weekly | May 31, 2023
A meeting between destination leaders and officials from the State Department at U.S. Travel’s annual IPW conference is giving travel leaders hope that the backlog on long visa wait times will soon be... Read More
Buttigieg warns airlines that a summer mess “can't happen again”
News / Online
Buttigieg warns airlines that a summer mess “can't happen again”
By Robert Silk – Travel Weekly | May 25, 2023
DOT secretary Pete Buttigieg said the Department of Transportation is ready to hold airlines' feet to the fire if this summer brings another "unacceptable" level of cancellations and delay rates. Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2023: Airline customer experience and distribution developments
News / Distribution
Phocuswright Europe 2023: Airline customer experience and distribution developments
By PhocusWire | May 23, 2023
Hear from Lufthansa Group and Finnair executives at Phocuswright Europe on topics that include developments since last year, their initiatives towards NDC and away from Edifact and improvements to the... Read More
Rise in mishandled baggage spotlights need for automation, study finds
News / Technology
Rise in mishandled baggage spotlights need for automation, study finds
By Kathryn Walson | May 17, 2023
After more than a decade of declining rates, the incidence of mishandled bags shot up by 75% last year as airlines and airports grappled with a surge in passengers. Read More
Blackstone to sell interest in travel tech’s IBS Software
News / Technology
Blackstone to sell interest in travel tech’s IBS Software
By Derek Catron | May 16, 2023
The private equity giant invested $170 million for a minority stake in IBS Software in 2015. It’s agreed to sell its interests to Apax Partners for about $450 million.   Read More
Emirates to invest $200M to boost sustainability efforts
News / Technology
Emirates to invest $200M to boost sustainability efforts
By Linda Fox | May 11, 2023
The carrier, which plans to invest the funds over three years, claims this is the biggest financial commitment toward sustainability by any airline. Read More
Amadeus sees growth across distribution and IT units
News / Distribution
Amadeus sees growth across distribution and IT units
By Linda Fox | May 9, 2023
The company reported a 43% increase in group revenue to €1.3 billion with adjusted profit up 188% to €273 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. Read More
U.S. travel group urges funding to avoid airport chaos repeat
News / Online
U.S. travel group urges funding to avoid airport chaos repeat
By Derek Catron | April 26, 2023
 The U.S. Travel Association is calling for infrastructure and technology investments, along with workforce development for air traffic controllers, pilots and other aviation workers.   Read More
How optimizing operations can help air industry decarbonize
Opinion / Technology
How optimizing operations can help air industry decarbonize
By Yann Cabaret - SITA | April 21, 2023
By looking to existing and emerging technologies to optimize operations to decrease emissions, aviation can make an impact today while longer-term solutions such as sustainable aviation fuels become... Read More
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News / Startups
Japan’s SmartRyde raises $3.4M as it expands airport transfer marketplace
By Mitra Sorrells | April 9, 2023
Along with the funding, SmartRyde has created an API so online travel agencies and airlines can connect directly to its global network to easily offer pre-booked airport transfers in their booking... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: SkipQ is an app for airport retail and restaurant services
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: SkipQ is an app for airport retail and restaurant services
By Linda Fox | March 24, 2023
SkipQ describes itself as a travel retail marketplace that connects airport retailers and passengers via its app.  Read More
EONA-X multimodality
News / Online
Multimodality app could launch in Europe in 2024
By Kathryn Walson | March 22, 2023
Along with enabling bookings of flights, trains, buses and more, the solution would share data across suppliers to manage travel disruption. Read More
SITA tests app to let travelers digitally cross border
News / Technology
SITA tests app to let travelers digitally cross border
By Mitra Sorrells | March 20, 2023
The program, managed by SITA and Indicio in partnership with Aruba Tourism Authority, is an extension of work the organizations began at the start of the pandemic to create a blockchain-based app to... Read More
Southwest updates on action plan for disruption
News
Southwest updates on action plan for disruption
By Linda Fox | March 16, 2023
Bob Jordan, the carrier’s president and CEO, talks of the severe weather event that turned into a crew-related event resulting in a “three-day reset of our aircraft and crew networks.” Read More
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