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Gatwick Airport - a distribution disruptor?
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Gatwick Airport - a distribution disruptor?
By Martin Cowen | September 15, 2015
"World-first" is an overused phrase in travel technology, but Gatwick Airport, of all places, has made such a claim around a service which allows "connecting flights between low cost and full service Read More
Airport personas emerge in the quest to improve the experience
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Airport personas emerge in the quest to improve the experience
By Linda Fox | September 9, 2015
Airline technology specialist SITA has identified four personas which make up the US air travelling public as part of its Passenger IT trends survey. While the majority, 58%, brand themselves "care Read More
Melbourne Airport debuts self-service check-in [CORRECTED]
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Melbourne Airport debuts self-service check-in [CORRECTED]
By Sean O'Neil | August 20, 2015
This week Melbourne Airport debuted Terminal 4 for domestic flights. Notably it claims to be the first domestic terminal in Asia Pacific to provide fully automated self-service check-in. CORREC Read More
SITA buys German airport tech firm Delair
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SITA buys German airport tech firm Delair
By Martin Cowen | July 23, 2015
SITA is continuing to build out its airport IT product range, buying German airport process management specialists Delair Air Traffic Systems for an undisclosed sum. Delair operates what is known a Read More
Sabre closes Abacus deal - CEO Robert Bailey goes as Sabre moves in
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Sabre closes Abacus deal - CEO Robert Bailey goes as Sabre moves in
By Kevin May | July 1, 2015
The $411 million deal by Sabre to take full ownership of Asia-Pacific global distribution system Abacus was officially sealed today. Sabre had a 35% stake in Abacus before the long-awaited agreemen Read More
SITA shows time for watches and tablets in airport operations
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SITA shows time for watches and tablets in airport operations
By Linda Fox | June 25, 2015
Airline IT specialist SITA and Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport are claiming a first with the deployment of Apple Watch for airport ground staff. The service was developed by SITA Lab, Read More
Navigating the airport through the Internet of Things
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Navigating the airport through the Internet of Things
By Linda Fox | June 19, 2015
Airlines, it seems, are getting a little excited about the thought of the Internet of Things and what it could do for the traveller experience. Research shows 86% of airlines believe I0T will deliv Read More
SITA OnAir takes lead in signing airlines to its aircraft tracking tech
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SITA OnAir takes lead in signing airlines to its aircraft tracking tech
By Sean O'Neil | June 17, 2015
In the wake of Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 going missing, airlines have considered various solutions for tracking aircraft. So far, the solution that's most popular is from SITA OnAir. Today SI Read More
Desktop travel bookings tipped for rapid drop, mobile becoming booking mainstay
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Desktop travel bookings tipped for rapid drop, mobile becoming booking mainstay
By Nick Vivion | May 27, 2015
SITA has released the results of its latest Passenger IT Trends survey, showing rising use of mobile apps for check-ins and a continued reliance on self-service fueled by technology. The survey is on Read More
Sacrificing free coffee and peanuts for on-board wifi [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Sacrificing free coffee and peanuts for on-board wifi [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | April 20, 2015
In a similar vein as guests apparently now willing to swap some hotel amenities for free wifi, air passengers are also willing to trade to items get connected. No surprise there, really - who reali Read More
Time for the communicative airport to take flight
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Time for the communicative airport to take flight
By Viewpoints | April 20, 2015
Over the past few years, airlines and third-parties have been the primary source of day-of-travel information. But today's travelers now expect airports to keep them informed through mobile technology Read More
Bag tech saves airlines $18 billion dollars a year — not including fees
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Bag tech saves airlines $18 billion dollars a year — not including fees
By Nick Vivion | March 30, 2015
We're not talking chump change here: $18 billion. That's how much airlines have saved on processing lost luggage thanks to new bag tech that streamline the entire process. This figure was part of S Read More
Conservative estimate? One in three airline boarding passes via mobile by 2019
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Conservative estimate? One in three airline boarding passes via mobile by 2019
By Kevin May | March 18, 2015
More than 1.5 billion boarding passes will be delivered to mobile devices by airlines within four years, a new study has suggested. Juniper Research claims the 2019 figure will be double the number Read More
Closing in on a 360-degree view for airports and airlines
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Closing in on a 360-degree view for airports and airlines
By Linda Fox | March 6, 2015
SITA has combined trends and numbers from recent reports to reveal how airports and carriers are improving the passenger experience as well as future plans. The Future is Personal report highlights Read More
Travelers have growing expectations of the airport experience
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Travelers have growing expectations of the airport experience
By Nick Vivion | December 18, 2014
Travelers have growing expectations from airports, says the latest FlightView Connected Airport survey. The US-focused survey, available for download here, focuses on the connectivity needs of a gr Read More
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