Press Release: SITA invests in dynamic mapping start-up LocusLabs
SITA, the air transport IT provider, has completed a strategic investment in dynamic mapping company LocusLabs, helping drive innovation for... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: airport
Comfortable old seats and stellar service in Singapore Airlines first
It’s no surprise that Singapore Airlines, renowned for its attention to detail and customer service, provides an excellent first class produ... Continue Reading
How the Legacy 450 was cleared for London City
Last May, Belgium’s ASL pioneered Embraer Legacy 450 operations from La Mole-St Tropez’s short runway. At a stroke, the aircraft became the ... Continue Reading
The good and the not so good of LA area airport shifts
Some think of Los Angeles in terms of palm trees and beaches and boardwalks. For me it is just a mess of interstates and airports. And those... Continue Reading
AUS uses laughter to speed passengers down its jetways
Bet you haven’t been to many airports where signs on the walkways between the contact gate and the aircraft say ‘Hope you charged your FitBi... Continue Reading
Southwest Airlines adjusts to serve larger markets
Southwest Airlines is giving up on Akron and Dayton, Ohio. As of 3 June 2017 the carrier will consolidate those operations to the larger, ne... Continue Reading
Press Release: Rockwell buys UK self-service bag drop specialist
Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) has acquired Pulse.Aero Limited, a UK-based company specializing in self-service bag drop solutions and airline... Continue Reading
Why mobile boarding passes are ripe for a PaxEx-friendly redesign
With mobile boarding passes becoming more prevalent, and yet few user interface developments being made as airlines and their designers lear... Continue Reading
As Dubai World Central utility grows, will PaxEx improve?
An airport with almost no flights and more staff than passengers is rarely a sign of success. But such initial shortcomings will not stop se... Continue Reading
BA plans $65m JFK terminal upgrade, but is it enough?
British Airways is spending $65 million to renovate its New York JFK Terminal 7 home, and not before time. The existing terminal, built for ... Continue Reading
China-focussed SkyTeam bucks mediocre national lounge trend
With a new shared facility in Beijing due to open “in the coming weeks”, airline alliance SkyTeam is pushing the boundaries of Chinese airli... Continue Reading
Press Release: Rockwell aims to streamline #PaxEx at YYC terminal
YYC Calgary International Airport recently opened the doors of its new, $1.6 billion international terminal. The new facility doubles the si... Continue Reading
B/E Aerospace could bring Rockwell $50m more per fleet win
With cross-selling opportunities aplenty, Rockwell Collins estimates completion of its planned friendly takeover of aircraft interiors speci... Continue Reading
London Heathrow third runway nowhere near a sure bet
This week’s announcement by the UK Government that it is throwing its weight behind a proposal to build a third runway at London Heathrow ma... Continue Reading
When great airport design is where you least expect it
Hating on airports is practically a whole genre of stand-up comedy today, and it’s no wonder; these places of motion and meeting have increa... Continue Reading
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