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.

Airports, airlines and the passenger experience in 2015 [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Airports, airlines and the passenger experience in 2015 [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | February 11, 2013
It's no secret that the airport and airline experience for travellers is heading for a raft of changes over the course of the next few years as technology REALLY kicks in. Read More
Social media in travel isn’t slowing down – it is evolving, with Twitter more than a social network
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Social media in travel isn’t slowing down – it is evolving, with Twitter more than a social network
By Viewpoints | February 8, 2013
When you take the social out of Twitter, what do you get? A stripped down content management system. Read More
270 minutes of airport landings in 25 seconds [VIDEO]
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270 minutes of airport landings in 25 seconds [VIDEO]
By Kevin May | December 3, 2012
Nice time-lapse video shot at San Diego International Airport a few weeks back, showing every landing between 10.30 to 3pm - except it takes just 25 seconds to watch it. Read More
Beyond the recipes and cats, how airlines and airports can also use Pinterest
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Beyond the recipes and cats, how airlines and airports can also use Pinterest
By Viewpoints | November 21, 2012
Over the past 12 months, Pinterest has gone from being a relatively unknown website to being considered one of the most-engaging social networks around, and not without reason. Read More
What are the chances of being bumped on a US airline even when holding a confirmed ticket?
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What are the chances of being bumped on a US airline even when holding a confirmed ticket?
By Viewpoints | October 26, 2012
Why do airlines oversell their flights? To "maximize" revenue, of course. Read More
Apple selects launch partner in HRS for hotel tools on Passbook app
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Apple selects launch partner in HRS for hotel tools on Passbook app
By Kevin May | October 10, 2012
Nice win for HRS as it announces it will be the first - and initially exclusive - provider of technology to allow iPhone users to manage their hotel reservations on the new Passbook service. Read More
Greatest areas of stress for business travellers - road warriors despise a poor web connection
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Greatest areas of stress for business travellers - road warriors despise a poor web connection
By Kevin May | October 10, 2012
Oh those precious corporate travellers with their gripes about business lounges being full of normal folk these days and the wine not chilled enough when they turn left on entering an aircraft. Read More
British Airways claims to have invented the flight check-in of the future
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British Airways claims to have invented the flight check-in of the future
By Kevin May | September 25, 2012
Bold and bold statement from British Airways as it starts trialling a new system that it claims will revolutionise how passengers will check-in for flights with the carrier. Read More
The ultimate travel technology project - a floating airport for London?
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The ultimate travel technology project - a floating airport for London?
By Kevin May | September 14, 2012
People living outside of the UK may be bemused at - or not even heard of - the political shenanigans currently taking place over the future of the capital's airports. Read More
Will the world end (or the travel industry survive) without NFC in the new iPhone5?
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Will the world end (or the travel industry survive) without NFC in the new iPhone5?
By Glenn Gruber | September 13, 2012
Apparently so - if you believe what you hear on Twitter and some of the tech press. Read More
Airports plot investment in mobile apps and social media
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Airports plot investment in mobile apps and social media
By Kevin May | September 11, 2012
The demands of always-connected travellers appear to be sinking in at airports around the world, with almost nine out of ten facilities committed to investing in mobile services. Read More
Lessons learned in social media: How Vueling should have dealt with the hijack that never was
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Lessons learned in social media: How Vueling should have dealt with the hijack that never was
By Viewpoints | August 30, 2012
News in social media spreads fast, meaning we continuously remind our customers of the implications this can have on both customer service and crisis management for airlines. Read More
Would you pick an airline because it installed iPads in the airport restaurants?
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Would you pick an airline because it installed iPads in the airport restaurants?
By Kevin May | August 30, 2012
This is a valid question given that US airline Delta this week announced it would be putting 250 Apple iPads in three new restaurants at Minneapolis-St Paul (MSP) airport hub. Read More
London to LAX - 30 years for Air New Zealand, from Walkman to iPad [INFOGRAPHIC]
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London to LAX - 30 years for Air New Zealand, from Walkman to iPad [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | August 29, 2012
Anyone remember the DynaTAC "mobile " phone from 1982? Possibly not. But then, of course, there was the Sony cassette Walkman, a lifetime (in tech terms) before the iPod? Read More
Out with the old, in with the new, out with the new, in with the old
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Out with the old, in with the new, out with the new, in with the old
By Kevin May | August 17, 2012
Tnooz was asked this week to participate in a roundtable discussion hosted by prominent Northern Irish blogger and author Mick Fealty, editor of Slugger O'Toole. Read More
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