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Etihad launches NFT collection tied to loyalty program

By Mitra Sorrells | July 7, 2022

Etihad says it will offset the carbon footprint of the project and use proceeds from the sale of the collection to purchase sustainable aviation fuel. Read More

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Snapchat unveils dynamic ads service for travel advertisers

By Linda Fox | June 1, 2022

The social media platform says it will serve the most relevant ads to Snapchatters interested in travel. Read More

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Airports must lose check-in desks, reduce touchpoints

By Linda Fox | May 17, 2021

The aviation industry has missed past opportunities to create a more automated passenger journey. Read More

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How digital health passes bring biometrics in aviation much closer

By Linda Fox | April 7, 2021

Progress in facial recognition technology and reduced development costs are bringing seamless travel a step closer. Read More

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Opinion / Technology

Six tech trends paving the way for transformation in aviation

By David Lavorel - SITA | December 16, 2020

Advances in technologies such as biometrics and blockchain are accelerating change in the aviation industry. Read More

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Middle East, part 4: Aviation innovation

By Mitra Sorrells | April 29, 2019

For the final piece in our monthlong series on the Middle East, we take a look at innovations in the airline sector. Read More

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Airlines bring baggage handling mishaps down as tracking tech kicks in

By Linda Fox | April 25, 2019

SITA's baggage report shows that airlines and airports continue to make improvements in baggage mishandling. Read More

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Sabre names three airlines as launch customers for new platform

By Rob Gill | October 4, 2018

Sabre has launched its Digital Airline Commercial Platform with Aeroflot, Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad as its first three airline customers. The platform, also known as DACP, was announced by Sabr Read More

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Airline pricing get smarter, and AI systems duke it out as competition intensifies

By Marisa Garcia | September 11, 2018

Airline pricing is a complex science, but it’s about to get smarter as technology companies reveal new capabilities for data analysis and competitive modelling. Last week, during the Aviation Festi Read More

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Etihad takes fintech startup route for loyalty redemption rethink

By Marisa Garcia | August 28, 2018

Etihad Airways has announced a partnership with payments technology startup Modo on "a unique loyalty redemption solution" for the airline industry. Dallas-based Modo specializes in creating intero Read More

News / Distribution

Airline distribution surcharge trend tipped to slow

By Kevin May | May 7, 2018

Air France-KLM could be the last of the major airline groups to introduce a fee for passengers that book tickets through the global distribution systems. Read More

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Wi-Fi now on 82 airlines, system upgrades on the rise

By Jill Menze | January 30, 2018

In-flight Wi-Fi is more prevalent than it’s ever been, with 82 airlines now offering the service, up 17% over last year. Read More

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Travelport expands merchandising tool to more than 250 airlines

By Mitra Sorrells | January 22, 2018

More than 250 airlines are now using Travelport’s Rich Content and Branding merchandising tool to market branded fares and ancillaries. Read More

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Mixed results as airlines tackle social media-led customer service

By Mitra Sorrells | January 12, 2018

As travelers increasingly send direct messages through platforms like Facebook Messenger and Twitter, airlines and carriers need to prioritize quick responses to such inquiries. Read More

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Gulf carriers seek ways to ease laptop ban

By Michele McDonald | March 31, 2017

The three major Gulf carriers -- Qatar Airways, Etihad and Emirates -- are developing workarounds to ease the pain and annoyance of the US Department of Homeland Security’s ban on large electronic dev Read More

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