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.

The airport is now less transitional, more experiential
News
The airport is now less transitional, more experiential
By Viewpoints | July 31, 2018
This is a viewpoint from Nancy Knipp, SVP of Airport Lounge Development (ALD). Always-connected, highly-mobile millennials are forging new norms for leisure and business travel, making the use of t Read More
OAG interview air travel data
News / Technology
Q&A: Data, context and the impact of Amazon on air travel
By Mitra Sorrells | July 26, 2018
According to the World Bank, the number of international travel departures across the globe has more than doubled in the last two decades, from about 650 million in 1996 to 1.45 billion in 2016.  Read More
WayBlazer shutting down
News / Online
WayBlazer closes shop, cites lack of funds and time
By Mitra Sorrells | July 26, 2018
WayBlazer, which offered artificial intelligence-powered search, discovery and shopping for travel websites and apps, is shutting down. Read More
Google on why consumers like to know more before they travel
News / Online
Google on why consumers like to know more before they travel
By Linda Fox | July 23, 2018
Google delves into mobile search trends to discover traveler motives to know more before they go. Read More
Customer experience part 3 airports
News / Technology
Reimagining customer experience, part 3: Airport innovations
By Mitra Sorrells | July 23, 2018
For part three we take a look inside airport terminals where a variety of innovative work is being done to improve and ease the process of air travel.  Read More
Journera, brainchild of Orbitz founder Jeff Katz, secures $9M capital
News / Technology
Journera, brainchild of Orbitz founder Jeff Katz, secures $9M capital
By Linda Fox | July 13, 2018
Journera, the data and analytics platform launched by former Orbitz boss Jeff Katz, has raised Series A funding of $9 million. Read More
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News / Startups
Lufthansa targets Asia Pacific hotspots for tech innovation
By Kevin May | July 5, 2018
Lufthansa Group's Innovation Hub is expanding to the Far East in a bid to capture some of the buzz and prowess of the tech community in two key centers in the region. Read More
airline app customer service
News / Technology
How airlines can improve customer service via their apps
By Jill Menze | June 29, 2018
Consumers primarily communicate via social networks and messaging apps on their mobile devices, which means airlines should be utilizing those channels to offer customer support. But how many have an... Read More
OAG Plug and Play partnership
News / Startups
OAG partners with Plug and Play to spur innovation for travel
By Mitra Sorrells | June 28, 2018
OAG, a global provider of air travel data, has partnered with Plug and Play, a startup accelerator and innovation platform, to help travel startups disrupt the future of travel.  Read More
Which payment methods are accepted by airline apps?
News / Technology
Which payment methods are accepted by airline apps?
By Jill Menze | June 13, 2018
As consumers diversify how they pay for things - using everything from debit and credit cards to PayPal and WeChat Pay, airline apps need to broaden their payment offerings. Read More
SITA Orlando biometric exit
News / Technology
Orlando airport first in U.S. to use biometric exit for all international flights
By Mitra Sorrells | June 13, 2018
By October, outbound international passengers at Orlando International Airport will no longer need to show their boarding passes or passports at their departure gates. Read More
Europe Travel Battleground 2018: Stasher
Interview / Online
Europe Travel Battleground 2018: Stasher
By PhocusWire | June 5, 2018
Anthony Collias, co-founder and chief commercial officer of Stasher, pitches the business at Phocuswright Europe 2018, then takes questions from PhocusWire Read More
Worldpay on the mobile payment journey
News / Technology
Worldpay on the mobile payment journey
By PhocusWire | June 1, 2018
Did you know that 50% of people would be happy to provide biometric data to make a payment? Read More
Europe Travel Battleground 2018: Sanctifly
Interview / Online
Europe Travel Battleground 2018: Sanctifly
By PhocusWire | June 1, 2018
Karl Llewellyn, founder of Sanctifly, pitches the business at Phocuswright Europe 2018, then takes questions from PhocusWire. Read More
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News / Technology
QOTW: Something about legacy and innovation
By PhocusWire | May 25, 2018
Quote from Rashesh Jethi, SVP of engineering for Americas and head of innovation for Airlines at Amadeus IT Group. Read More
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