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.

Airlines must up their game: only a quarter of passengers satisfied with on-board wifi
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Airlines must up their game: only a quarter of passengers satisfied with on-board wifi
By Kevin May | July 23, 2012
For all the rush to provide on-board wifi services on aircraft and within airports, it appears a vast majority of consumers are not particularly happy with the service they get. Read More
Apple iTravel comes closer as design patents are approved by officials
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Apple iTravel comes closer as design patents are approved by officials
By Kevin May | July 10, 2012
It's been over 18 months since there was any official action on the Apple iTravel front - but perhaps things will stir once again after the regulators approved a number of important patents. Read More
Travel startups: Please focus on the customer, not on the VCs and your exit
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Travel startups: Please focus on the customer, not on the VCs and your exit
By Viewpoints | July 5, 2012
As technology evolves, we have seen some excellent innovation, some brilliant ideas and heralded the arrival of many, many startups. Read More
Airlines prioritising mobile in next three years, improving passenger service tops list
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Airlines prioritising mobile in next three years, improving passenger service tops list
By Linda Fox | June 29, 2012
Airlines are using mobile applications across the business and continue to make mobile investment a priority for the next three years. Read More
What Else? Egencia hotels, Trivago app, Momondo expands, Liverpool fly, Secret Escapes
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What Else? Egencia hotels, Trivago app, Momondo expands, Liverpool fly, Secret Escapes
By PhocusWire | June 20, 2012
Egencia targets hotels, Trivago unleashes new app, Momondo in Finland, Liverpool airport app claim, Secret Escapes marketing ... What else is going on in the world of travel tech... Read More
Apple Passbook and its potential impact on the travel industry
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Apple Passbook and its potential impact on the travel industry
By Viewpoints | June 19, 2012
Last week, Apple announced Passbook, a new default app coming to iOS 6 for iPhone later this year which stands to get a lot of attention in our industry. Read More
Tnooz-Amadeus webinar VIDEO: Rethinking airports for future connected travelers
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Tnooz-Amadeus webinar VIDEO: Rethinking airports for future connected travelers
By Kevin May | June 12, 2012
We all love airports, right? But think about how much time you spend in airports and what you do there... Read More
Are airports the final frontier in travel technology?
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Are airports the final frontier in travel technology?
By Viewpoints | June 1, 2012
When you think about an airport today, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Long lines? Stress? Delays? Missed connections? Lost baggage? Read More
Tnooz-Amadeus FREE webinar: Rethinking airports for future connected travelers
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Tnooz-Amadeus FREE webinar: Rethinking airports for future connected travelers
By Kevin May | May 28, 2012
Think about how much time you spend in airports and what you do there. Now, imagine how technology is turning the airport experience on its head... for the better. Read More
Klout, Cathay Pacific and the perils of social media-led influencer marketing
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Klout, Cathay Pacific and the perils of social media-led influencer marketing
By Viewpoints | May 10, 2012
Cathay Pacific and social influence measurement service Klout have a partnership, heralding the high profile arrival of so-called influencer marketing. Read More
What do mobile business travellers want?
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What do mobile business travellers want?
By Kevin May | May 8, 2012
The "always connected traveller" is probably one of the phrases of the year as it signifies how important the world of mobile and web access has become. Read More
Mobile wake-up call for airlines
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Mobile wake-up call for airlines
By Viewpoints | May 1, 2012
If airlines have been hitting the mobile snooze button, wake-up-and-smell-the-coffee stats highlighted last week should have them jumping out of bed. Read More
The future of in-flight entertainment
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The future of in-flight entertainment
By Viewpoints | April 30, 2012
Consider the airplane cabin. It’s an unequivocally crucial part of the travel arc and yet, for the most part, it’s a black hole. Read More
Heathrow Airport queue row escalates as accusations fly over web images ban
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Heathrow Airport queue row escalates as accusations fly over web images ban
By Kevin May | April 30, 2012
Less than three months until the London 2012 Olympics and ongoing problems with lengthy queues at Heathrow Airport are threatening to spiral out of control. Read More
Airports and social media - channels, use and service [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Airports and social media - channels, use and service [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | April 25, 2012
Airports - perhaps more than any other area in travel - are at the sharp end of social media, with passengers often using Twitter and Facebook to discover the latest information. Read More
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