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.

Interview / Technology

How I Got Here, episode 44 - Azim Barodawala of Volantio

By PhocusWire | October 1, 2020

Volantio launched in 2014, bidding to capitalize on a burgeoning need by airlines to embrace the digital world behind the scenes. Barodawala tells the story to Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May of... Read More

News / Distribution

Airlines are confronting a future of smaller, leaner operations

By Linda Fox | September 23, 2020

Accenture outlines four potential aviation recovery scenarios, with carriers needing to be leaner and more flexible as they face an uncertain future. Read More

News / Technology

SITA partners with French startup to help airlines with fuel sustainability

By Linda Fox | September 22, 2020

Safety Line provides technology to airlines and airports and can help carriers save fuel and reduce emissions during the three key phases of a flight: climb, cruise and descent. Read More

Opinion / Online

Reevaluating travel risk through the lens of equality, diversity and inclusion

By Rhiannon Parker - Intertek Cristal | September 22, 2020

Notably missing from the dialogue around diversity and inclusion in the travel industry is critically evaluating the way we manage travel-related risk and the lens through which it has traditionally... Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Corporate travel reset: 5 tips to improve productivity

By Craig Fichtelberg, AmTrav | September 21, 2020

Companies should look at the outcome of previous business trips to decide which journeys should now be face-to-face in the future. Read More

From Our Partners / Distribution

The travel forecast is uncertain, other than the presence of the cloud

By George Dumitru - WBE.travel | September 21, 2020

We analyze why fixed costs when there is no revenue, or even the realistic prospect of an uplift in revenue, is kryptonite for SMEs in the travel industry. Read More

Interview / Distribution

Sounding Off: Changing the message to nudge consumers back to travel

By PhocusWire | September 18, 2020

Perhaps there are things the industry can do now to help consumers calculate the risk of travel. Read More

News / Technology

InPhocus, episode 23 - Time spent with Katz is never wasted

By PhocusWire | September 18, 2020

Jeff Katz has plenty to say about his new comrade Cory Garner but, as many will know, the Orbitz founder and former-airline exec always has a range of views on many other aspects of the industry. Read More

Interview / Technology

How I Got Here, episode 42 - Ben Frank of Rotabull

By PhocusWire | September 17, 2020

The founder of a startup attempting to overhaul one of aviation's most complex processes talks to David Litwak of Mozio and PhocusWire's Kevin May. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

NDC in 2020: so close but too far?

By Pedro Anderson - Winding Tree | September 16, 2020

There are a few hurdles that remain along our journey towards a more innovative, flexible and extensible distribution capability. Read More

News / Distribution

Destinations join forces with private companies to boost tourism

By Linda Fox | September 15, 2020

Travel companies and tourism organizations are devising various initiatives to bring back travelers in recent months. It's not just lip service, but a collaborative effort by all parties. Read More

News / Technology

Q&A: How a pandemic has heightened the need for automation in airlines

By Linda Fox | September 14, 2020

Startups offering tech that enables passengers to rebook themselves, as well as gives carriers a better picture of what's happening, already existed - but the pandemic has thrust the need for... Read More

News / Distribution

European tourism bodies plead for coordinated travel restrictions

By Linda Fox | September 9, 2020

The call follows one from the European Commission last week, which wants a coordinated approach to travel restrictions and to help the recovery of economies across Europe. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Change fees are gone, now can we fix the rest of what’s wrong with airline pricing?

By Jeff Klee - AmTrav | September 9, 2020

Delta, United and American airlines have announced they are eliminating change fees, but AmTrav CEO Jeff Klee says there is still much work to be done to fix airline pricing. Read More