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CellPoint Mobile bets on blockchain-enabled travel services

By Marisa Garcia | October 19, 2016

Fintech firm CellPoint Mobile, which provides commerce and payment tools for airlines, has launched a Travel Innovation Hub (CTIH) to fast-track applications of blockchain technology for travel-relate Read More

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Airports looking at apps for non-aeronautical revenues

By Martin Cowen | September 26, 2016

SITA's annual look at airport IT trends reveals airports are increasingly interested in looking to generate income from passengers using the airport. // Read More

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Blockchain and a different view on the sharing economy

By Linda Fox | August 26, 2016

Here's a video from TED on blockchain which is worth watching for its explanation of the concept as well as solid examples of where it could be put to good use. It's by business strategist Don Taps Read More

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Missed opportunities in mobile from those in the know

By Marisa Garcia | August 18, 2016

August is at its half-way point and the sober return of September is nearly upon us. Hopefully, you were able to see a nice part of the world, caught a little sunshine and feel well rested. Good. B Read More

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Cyber security moves up the airline agenda as threats are no longer an if

By Linda Fox | July 4, 2016

Airlines are making cyber security a higher priority with 91% planning to invest in programs over the next three years. The latest Airline IT Trends Survey from SITA shows the figure is up from thr Read More

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SITA eyes up future tech to solve air industry challenges

By Linda Fox | May 27, 2016

SITA has unveiled a number of demos it is working on with the aim of improving the passenger experience and airline efficiency. The air travel technology specialist is focusing on: new baggage trac Read More

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Machines are in, as passengers seek self-service technology throughout the journey

By Linda Fox | May 25, 2016

Self-service is in and human interaction is out -- or at least that's the case when it comes to booking travel and the airport experience, says the latest SITA research. The look at trends in passe Read More

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Aviation industry is lightening the baggage load through technology

By Linda Fox | April 26, 2016

Airports and airlines, it seems, are getting it together when it comes to baggage issues, according to a new report. The SITA study shows an increasing number of airlines and airports are providing Read More

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Why airports are slow to install beacons

By Benét Wilson | April 7, 2016

During a recent trip to Miami International Airport, I had the chance to try out the facility’s app, which is driven by beacons, or short-range, location-detection devices. Miami International is s Read More

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Alaska Air tests electronic bag tags to prevent lost luggage

By Jordi Lippe-McGraw | April 6, 2016

Alaska Air has been fairly adventurous when it comes to pushing the boundaries of technological advances. It was the first US airline to use do online ticket sales, the first to use satellite-based GP Read More

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Data suggests airports are wasting their time with mobile apps

By Viewpoints | April 4, 2016

Airports are spending a significant portion of their marketing budgets on customer engagement tools, including a sizable investment in developing mobile applications. By 2018, about 80% of airports wi Read More

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Airport experience and digital travel by 2018 [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Kevin May | March 8, 2016

The mobile device is overhauling the travel industry to the extent that within two years the passenger experience at airports will be almost totally digitised. Airport and airline IT company SITA s Read More

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An anytime, any place, anywhere approach for airline retailing in 2016

By Linda Fox | January 11, 2016

Expect more in-destination activities to be available via your favourite airline if a report on airline retailing is to be believed. The GuestLogix report predicts more of the same in terms of wifi Read More

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SITA acquires airport baggage IT provider Type22

By Kevin May | December 2, 2015

Type22 has become part of the SITA family in a bid to improve the aviation IT company's presence with products for passenger check-in operations. Terms of the deal are not disclosed. Netherlands Read More

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Beacons lighting the way for airport investment

By Linda Fox | October 30, 2015

Sensor technology, think beacons, is high on the investment list for airports in the next three years. Not only are airports looking to deploy the technology to ease congestion for passengers withi Read More

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