During the end-to-end biometrics trial, personal data collected at the airport’s self-service bag drops will be recognised by new automated self-boarding gates.
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During the end-to-end biometrics trial, personal data collected at the airport’s self-service bag drops will be recognised by new automated self-boarding gates.
The Private Suite includes personalised check-in and baggage handling, private screening and an airfield transfer to the aircraft in a BMW 7-Series.
Brussels Airlines has teamed up with a number of brands – including Lexus, Miele, Grohe, Corian and Dyson – to introduce new experiences in the lounge.
Etihad Airways and Emirates are trialling SkyLights’ Bravo Evo headset, while travellers visiting Aviapartner’s lounge at Fiumicino Airport can use Inflight VR’s own solution.
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Find out more >>Swiss International Air Lines has introduced a new SWISS First Class Lounge in Zurich Airport’s Terminal A for its First Class travellers and HON Circle Members.
Passengers will have dedicated security access, departure gates will be located nearby, and so-called “racetracks” will provide shorter boarding times.
British Airways, working with Los Angeles International Airport, Vision-Box and US CBP, is trialling biometric self-boarding for international flights.
During the two-month “Virtual Cinema” pilot, passengers can watch a selection of 2D, 3D and 180°/360° content in the SkyTeam lounge at Dubai International.
Cebu Pacific will introduce Disabled Passenger Lifts at airports in the Philippines to provide PRMs with a more comfortable boarding experience.
Passengers flying from Frankfurt Airport can now watch full-length movies, documentaries and television series in the two “Movie Worlds”.
Phase one of the trial will include mobile agent pods, handheld ‘Nomad’ devices, boarding pillars and self-boarding e-gates.
Delta has expanded its “biometric boarding pass experience” trial to include fingerprint recognition technology at the boarding gate at DCA.
Frankfurt Airport has opened a new “Quiet Room”, which offers travellers a dedicated space to escape the hustle and bustle of the airport terminal.
The SkyTeam alliance, which includes Delta, is to open a new lounge at Vancouver International Airport later this year, while continuing to invest in technology to enable it to capitalise on emerging customer trends.
Travellers passing through Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport can enjoy the new Sleep ‘n Fly lounge, which offers a total of 27 pods and cabins.
The Club BWI is located in Concourse D and guests visiting the lounge will find beverages, snacks, Wi-Fi and an array of reading materials.
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