Airport News and Aviation Updates

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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.

News / Technology

Emirates unveils Oculus virtual reality experience

By Linda Fox | September 17, 2021

The virtual reality technology enables passengers to explore the cockpit and view the cabins, first class experience and other onboard facilities. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Location targeting as a travel marketing tactic

By PhocusWire | September 14, 2021

Even with the looming threat of Big Tech hanging over the technical capabilities of travel brands to target consumers in a destination, brands still have plenty of tactics at their disposal. Read More

Opinion / Online

Tackling unconscious bias in travel marketing

By Lizzy Duffy Anderson - Sparkloft Media | September 13, 2021

We know it helps everyone to see themselves in an advertisement to better imagine a meaningful and momentous vacation. Yet, far‐too‐often, there’s something missing. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Travel marketing under threat from Big Tech data changes

By PhocusWire | September 7, 2021

Location marketing has become a useful tool for travel brands to understand where their customers are and what their purchase intent might be. But big changes are coming. Read More

Opinion / Technology

They won't go away even if COVID does - top cybersecurity issues still hitting travel

By Dominik Birgelen - Oneclick | August 26, 2021

While the industry can expect business to increase as restrictions are lifted, the potential risk of cyber crime will also heighten. Read More

Opinion / Technology

As consumers gear up for open banking are we now ready for open traveler?

By Tony Evans - TProfile | August 19, 2021

Open traveler models could spur action in other markets, by encouraging traveles to look at other third party providers offering products such as financial services and payment options. Read More

Opinion / Technology

My Method… How this airport uses queue management technology

By Meghan Hussey - Xovis | August 18, 2021

This Michigan airport is using a system that notifies stakeholders if wait times exceed 25 minutes and if the queue has hit capacity. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: The Big Picture for travel payments

By PhocusWire | August 6, 2021

In some respects the payments element of the travel, tourism and hospitality sector operates regardless of the number of travelers. Think again. Read More

Opinion / Technology

What destinations can do about Apple's location data overhaul

By Nikolai Scholz - Adara | August 3, 2021

Building a strategy that isn’t solely reliant on IP address is a smart investment in the future, especially for travel organizations that use location data for targeting and information-gathering. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

How airports must adapt to ensure a seamless intermodal journey

By David Gunnarsson - Dohop | August 2, 2021

Seamless intermodal connectivity in Europe, as well as the rest of the world, comes with many challenges, barriers and problems to overcome. Read More

News / Distribution

Amadeus scores some financial improvements as traveler restrictions ease

By Linda Fox | July 30, 2021

The distribution company reported improvements in revenue and EBITDA compared to Q1, while air bookings are recovering in all regions. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Airlines must embrace tech to improve passenger experience

By Juan Hoyos - Cinq | July 30, 2021

How can airlines use technology to improve the overall customer journey as travelers take off in growing numbers? Here are three areas that airlines can focus on to improve the passenger... Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire Pulse: Progress In Travel Payments

By PhocusWire | July 29, 2021

We look at issues and trends ranging from delayed payment programs, fintech divisions in major travel brands, credit cards, customer trust and much more. Read More

News / Technology

Amadeus launches IBM Digital Health Pass for COVID document verification

By Mitra Sorrells | July 22, 2021

Amadeus is adding the IBM Digital Health Pass to its Traveler ID for Safe Travel platform, used by airlines and other travel partners to automatically verify identification and COVID-19... Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Can the travel industry avoid a post-pandemic social divide?

By PhocusWire | July 21, 2021

Issues range from those that do not have the ability to travel from a vaccination perspective to, in particular, those that do not have the money to resume the same types of trips that they took... Read More

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