Malta Airport trials initiatives to help autistic passengers
Lights terminal facade to mark World Autism Awareness week
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Emirates trials virtual reality headsets in its Dubai lounges
Headsets provide an immersive cinematic experience
easyJet extends connecting flight options to more airports and new airlines
53 million easyJet passengers will be able to connect to other airlines’ or to easyJet flights
Heathrow completes trial to improve supply of baggage trolleys
Aim is to provide the right number of trolleys where needed
SWISS to introduce new Buy on Board meal options
Available onto short and mid haul flights from Geneva from end May 2018
Sea-Tac Airport launches assistive technology for blind and low vision passengers
Funds in-terminal use of Aira technology in pilot program
Sydney Airport T1 now has self bag drop for Qantas passengers
Features 12 ICM self bag drop units and 36 new check-in kiosks
Lufthansa begins biometric boarding at LAX
Expected to expand to all U.S. airport departures
Indianapolis International Airport introduces Global Entry kiosks
Two self-service Global Entry kiosk are being installed at IND
Newcastle Airport to install ABC eGates in summer 2018
5 ABC eGates expected to open in June 2018
Edinburgh Airport’s new app to help disabled people
Helps disabled people personalise assistance they need at the airport
Finnair starts off airport baggage check-in trial at Kittilä
Trial runs for 3 weeks ending on 24 March
International Women’s Day
Highlight: Ethiopian Airlines operates inaugural flight from Addis Ababa to Buenos Aires with all female crew
Auckland Airport hires its first digital employee
Vai can answer passengers' questions about New Zealand's biosecurity rules
British Airways now using facial recognition biometrics at 4 U.S. airports
Airline now trialling biometrics for boarding at Orlando International
Lufthansa introduces optional Buy on Board meals on some long-haul flights
Cost between 19 and 33 euros, expected to be available from May 2018.
Emirates unveils new Business Class seats on its Boeing 777 aircraft
Two-class Boeing 777-200LR features a 2-2-2 Business Class seat configuration
British Airways reveals images of high density Boeing 777 cabin
high density Boeing 777 cabin
Air Nostrum to add inflight entertainment to its entire fleet
The first CRJ aircraft equipped with the new system will take off this April
Marseilles Provence Airport introduces self bag drop
2 units now in use by Air Corsica, 6 more on the way
