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.

How to integrate iPads into physical stores
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How to integrate iPads into physical stores
By PhocusWire | June 18, 2013
For some brands, merging the digital with the physical worlds seems like a logical step, but there are challenges with integrating a device like an iPad into a physical store. Read More
TravelNerd promises to do all airport related homework for you
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TravelNerd promises to do all airport related homework for you
By Karthick Prabu | March 12, 2013
A few words that come to mind when we talk about ancillary revenues: airlines and airports. But with plenty written about airline ancillaries services being offered up carriers, airports get less... Read More
Using technology to sooth the Achilles’ heel of the traveller experience
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Using technology to sooth the Achilles’ heel of the traveller experience
By Viewpoints | February 28, 2013
Flight disruption, such as when there is a significant external weather event which affects multiple carriers - think Hurricane Sandy in the US at the end of last year - is a perennial problem for... Read More
Chinese official loses his cool and smashes gate systems at airport [VIDEO]
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Chinese official loses his cool and smashes gate systems at airport [VIDEO]
By Karthick Prabu | February 25, 2013
What would you do if you arrived late for your flight and learned from the airport official that the gates are closed for departure? Would you go on a rampage and break the systems at the gate? Read More
Cruel trick in an airport using hidden cameras becomes YouTube hit [VIDEO]
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Cruel trick in an airport using hidden cameras becomes YouTube hit [VIDEO]
By Kevin May | February 21, 2013
So we've had KLM Surprise at airports, where the Dutch airline doorstepped customers to give them a gift after mining their social media activity. Read More
Jiepang, China's Foursquare, reveals check-in hotspots - things-to-do dominate, airports nowhere
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Jiepang, China's Foursquare, reveals check-in hotspots - things-to-do dominate, airports nowhere
By Karthick Prabu | February 20, 2013
Jiepang, one of the biggest check-in based social networks in China, has pointed to how its service is being used by members. Read More
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
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