Hilton launches Digital Key for HHonors members
Members can also select their room the day before arrival when digitally checking-in.
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Melbourne Airport opens the doors to its new Terminal 4
Currently, 10 self service check-in kiosks and automated bag drops are operating on the ground level.
Heathrow runway could lose UK £9 billion says report
Uses Government's own methodolgy to suggest that building a third runway at Heathrow would result in a net £9 billion loss to the UK.
SAS introduces hand baggage only fares
Called, SAS Go Light, the fares will be Euro 14 less than the fare with one checked bag includedd.
Gatwick says Airports report is inconsistent and flawed
Says final report contains so many omissions and basic errors that its reliability as the basis of aviation policy must be called into question.
Virgin Australia new domestic business class
Virgin Australia’s new wide-body Business Class experience, ‘The Business’, will be available on its entire Airbus A330 fleet at the end of October.
Free PEDs on United Express jets
United has begun rolling out personal device entertainment on its Wi-Fi-equipped regional jets.
London City introduces new check-in kiosks
26 brand new, state of the art, self-service check-in kiosks have been installed to make passenger check-in as fast as possible.
United app adds indoor maps for seven US hubs
Airline launches new, interactive maps and introduces enhanced re-booking features.
Changi T2 starts self tagging and bag drop at Terminal 2
The new FAST system will be used by Singapore Airlines and its regional wing, SilkAir.
Fully flat Business seats on all Ethiopian 777s
The retro-fitted B777s with the new fully flat business class seats are expected to enhance passenger comfort and improve the Ethiopian product.
Air India increases free baggage allowance
Goes against worldwide trend to charge ever more for baggage.
easyjet cabin baggage changes
Passengers are no longer guaranteed they can take their one piece of hand baggage onboard.
Ryanair in talks to feed long-haul airlines
Discussions about Ryanair using its short haul network to connect to long-haul flights with the other airlines.
Gatwick 10 years ahead of Airports Commission
CEO says this is further proof of the flaws in the Airports Commission analysis and shows its conclusions are fast unravelling.
Frankfurt app Sign Translator function
Passengers simply photograph a particular sign (in German) to receive a translation in one of the six languages.
APC e-gates at Las Vegas for almost all
Passengers from China, Colombia, India, Brazil (43%) and Mexico (38%) can process themselves through the kiosks.
Nok Air introduces Nok Premium Seat
Located in the first five rows and two rows by emergency exits, seats offer slightly more legroom.
Finnair launches Apple Watch app
Flight details, such as the flight status, are available and bookings can be made.
Independent lounge opens at Heathrow Terminal 5
Lounge is available to all passengers, regardless of airline, class of service or affinity membership.
