SIMPLY THE BEST NEWS ABOUT SELF-SERVICE IN TRAVEL
SIMPLY THE BEST NEWS ABOUT SELF-SERVICE IN TRAVEL
By the end of 2024, Hilton guests worldwide across the Hilton portfolio will have the ability to text for on‑property requests. Late check-out, extra pillows and wine glasses are some of the examples Hilton guests can request via the text…
Aeromexico is extending its partnership with Touch to deliver best-in-class IFE on its aircraft. Over the next few years, Touch and Aeromexico plan to develop new inflight entertainment offerings and optimization strategies that will improve the passenger experience. The companies…
Wrist-ready flight info for a smoother airport experience
Passengers flying out of any Saudi airport will soon be able to ship their bags from their home to any destination. The new “Passengers with No Bags” service will allow passengers to ship baggage in advance from home to any…
French low-cost carrier Transavia France, part of the Air France-KLM Group, has taken delivery of its first A320neo. The introduction of its first A320neo aircraft marks the beginning of Transavia France’s transition to become an all-Airbus operator, powered by efficient…
Aeroportos de Portugal (ANA) has started a trial of a biometric system for boarding flights at Portuguese airports. Imagine skipping the boarding pass shuffle and flashing your face instead. Well, Portugal’s airport operator, ANA, is making it a reality with a new biometric boarding…
The new Mexicana de Aviacion made its first flight on 26 December 2023. The airline, now operated by the Mexican Ministry of Defense, made its inaugural flight from Mexico City’s Felipe Angeles Airport (NLU) to the new Tulum Airport (TQO) with a Boeing…
Air India has 20 A350s on order
First of 29 A220s on order for QantasLink
Leased from Air Lease Corporation
Three major airports have India have started to introduce self bag drops. The three airports are: They are introducing the systems to help cope with increasing passenger traffic. All three are using a two step system: Step 1: Passengers who…
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has added four more airlines to its TSA PreCheck® program. The new airlines are: This brings the total number of airlines participating in the TSA PreCheck program to 94 domestic and international carriers at more…
Dutch low-cost carrier Transavia Airlines, part of the Air France-KLM group, has taken delivery of its first A321neo. The brand-new aircraft was delivered from Airbus’ Hamburg production facilities and flown to Transavia’s base at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. This first A321neo,…
Delta is expanding its use of biometrics to three more major U.S. airports. Passengers departing JFK, LAX and LGA can now use Delta’s Digit ID facial recognition at bag drop and security for domestic flights. It means passengers can check…
LATAM’s passengers can now enjoy free and exclusive Paramount+ content on the airline’s domestic and international flights. Passengers can choose from over 70 episodes of exclusive Paramount+ series, including highlights such as HALO, Tulsa King and Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under…
Upgrade expected to finish by late 2025
Air Canada passengers can now track their bags when flying within Canada. The airline has added a new feature to its mobile app that enables passengers to track their bags in real-time throughout their trip. Air Canada mobile app passengers will be…
Honolulu airport has introduced biometric exit checks for all international passengers. Hawaii’s largest airport now has 54 ‘face pods’ with high definition cameras across Terminals 1 and 2 which are available to all international passengers. The touchless process uses facial…
The first of ten A220s ordered by Ibom Air
Emirates has carried out a demo flight of an Airbus A380 using one engine powered by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The flight was to demonstrate SAF’s potential as a ‘drop-in’ replacement for jet fuel – meaning it could be…
