Airport News and Aviation Updates

PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of airports, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more on airport facilities, their use of technology, passenger experience and relationships with airlines.

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.

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News / Technology
WTTC proposes best practices for biometric digital identities to speed recovery
By Mitra Sorrells | December 11, 2020
The report provides detailed steps to create and implement biometric-enabled digital identities that could be used to secure and expedite travel around the world. Read More
Projecting travel trends for a COVID-19 Christmas
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Projecting travel trends for a COVID-19 Christmas
By Eric Bamberger - Zeta Global | December 11, 2020
In addition to being health-conscious, the few people who do travel this Christmas season will be more price conscious and impulsive (i.e. more likely to book at the last minute) than ever before. Read More
Journera captures five travel brands to its connected trip platform
News / Technology
Journera captures five travel brands to its connected trip platform
By Kevin May | December 10, 2020
The data exchange service has signed 3Sixty Duty Free, Way.com, Exceptional Stays, Parking Access and ShuttleFare to the platform this week. Read More
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News / Online
United launches on-demand customer service at airports
By Mitra Sorrells | December 10, 2020
The service is expected to be available at all United hubs by the end of the month. Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! Transforming travel for the new normal
News / Technology
WEBINAR REPLAY! Transforming travel for the new normal
By PhocusWire | December 9, 2020
An agile, integrated and empathetic approach across journey touchpoints is critical to instill a sense of confidence within the stakeholder community, both internal and external.  Read More
Autonomous vehicles and natural language processing on travel's 2021 watchlist
News / Technology
Autonomous vehicles and natural language processing on travel's 2021 watchlist
By Linda Fox | December 9, 2020
A report from Lux Research tips 12 technologies to watch in 2021, with the travel industry already beginning to deploy a number of them. Read More
Airport 2.0: The path to contactless
From Our Partners / Technology
Airport 2.0: The path to contactless
By Worldpay by FIS | December 3, 2020
With passengers aware of the perceived current risks associated with flying, airports are considering how they can help to rebuild customer confidence. Read More
Trust, confidence and responsiveness - a checklist for travel brands
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Trust, confidence and responsiveness - a checklist for travel brands
By Salesforce | November 30, 2020
Airlines, cruise companies and hotels scrambled to transform their business strategies and address customer concerns ‐ all while keeping their employees and guests safe from the virus. Read More
How an email to the prime minister and algorithms helped Greece bring tourists back
News / Technology
How an email to the prime minister and algorithms helped Greece bring tourists back
By Linda Fox | November 27, 2020
An unsolicited email from a data scientist to the Greek prime minister helped the country reopen to tourists. Read More
VIDEO: Smooss - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Smooss - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020
By PhocusWire | November 26, 2020
Smooss helps travel companies increase revenue and improve customer experience with its solutions designed on top of reservation systems. Read More
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News / Technology
Dohop accelerates interlining tech with new investment from SEP
By Mitra Sorrells | November 26, 2020
The company says its total funding is now nearly €20 million.     Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
Thriving in an experience economy
By Erik Tengen - Oaky | November 26, 2020
We look at how emotion affects memory, what types of experiences are most effective in inciting emotion, and the role of hotels in the system of experiences we know as tourism – a vital part of the... Read More
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News / Technology
Multiple digital health passports now available for COVID travel verification
By Mitra Sorrells | November 25, 2020
The "CommonPass” digital health passport will expand use in December for multiple international routes. Read More
Travel industry could lose $318B through ripple effect of grounded flights
News / Distribution
Travel industry could lose $318B through ripple effect of grounded flights
By Linda Fox | November 24, 2020
If current reductions in flying remain in the long-term, $318 billion could be diverted from the travel industry to other sectors. Read More
VIDEO: Volara - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Volara - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020
By PhocusWire | November 24, 2020
The travel and hospitality communications platform for the post-pandemic era. Read More
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