The latest tech news in the travel industry
Orbit Communication Systems is teaming up with Viasat to engineer and supply advanced satellite communication (SATCOM) Multi-Purpose Terminals (MPT) for airborne platforms. This partnership is poised to significantly enhance performance and accessibility for Viasat customers across a variety of […]
JFK Millennium Partners (JMP) and Materna IPS, a leading supplier of automated passenger handling solutions for airlines and airports worldwide, have announced that Materna IPS will provide its state-of-the-art hybrid self-service bag drop (SSBD) equipment for the new JFK
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Breeze Airways, the startup airline founded by JetBlue’s David Neeleman in 2021, has announced partnerships with two new distribution partners, Expedia Group and AmTrav. Expedia Group will now provide access to Breeze’s extensive network of more than 170 routes
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SITA, a leading provider of air transport technology solutions, has introduced state-of-the-art passenger verification and check-in solutions at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. This initiative involves deploying common-use self-service bag drops and kiosks for the airport’s foreign airlines and their
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Klarna, the AI powered global payments network and shopping assistant, announced the expansion of its partnership with Expedia Group to the US market in April 2024. Klarna is now bringing its flexible payment offerings to millions of travelers, enabling
Sumitomo Mitsui Card Company and Hopper announced a basic agreement for a strategic business alliance to launch a travel booking service. This initiative represents the first non-financial service offering within the comprehensive financial services provided by the SMBC Group
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Last month, Revolut introduced an innovative initiative at Rome Fiumicino Airport, offering travelers free debit cards through vending machines strategically placed in the terminals. This allows travelers to create a Revolut account in minutes and link their newly acquired
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Vistara has announced that it is now the first Indian airline to provide passengers on international flights with 20 minutes of free Wi-Fi access. This new service is available on the airline’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and Airbus A321neo aircraft.
Delta Air Lines is planning to pursue compensation from CrowdStrike and Microsoft for damages related to a recent computer system outage, according to CNBC. Microsoft estimates that approximately 8.5 million Windows-based devices were affected on July 19 due to
Today, WestJet and TELUS announced the first step in a multi-year strategic partnership to transform the inflight experience for WestJet guests by offering industry-leading, fast, and free internet presented by TELUS and delivered by Starlink onboard WestJet aircraft. This
Windstar Cruises is stepping up its technology game to make it easier for travel advisors to do business with the small ship line, today announcing a new integration with its first booking engine partner, Revelex. Revelex, known for aggregating
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The second phase of the trial of electric self-driving buses has started at Schiphol Airport. During this phase, the airport, together with KLM Cityhopper and KLM Ground services, is testing a fixed, pre-programmed route to and from the apron.
Schiphol and KLM Test Self-Driving Shuttle Service for Flight Crew Read More »
Travelport and Malaysia Airlines today announced that NDC content from Malaysia Airlines with enhanced NDC servicing capabilities is now available in the Travelport+ marketplace. Travelport’s agency customers in select markets can now easily view, compare and book dynamic NDC
A major Microsoft outage has caused widespread disruptions to airports, banks, media outlets, and businesses around the world. Outages threaten delays to July holiday travel. Information screens at airports are displaying software recovery messages instead of flight arrival and
Blue Mood Screens: Airports Worldwide Affected by Microsoft Outage Read More »
Four Seasons Hotel Miami and MOKE International, the first heritage automotive brand from the 1960s to go fully electric, have introduced a custom Electric MOKE as the newest sustainable amenity for hotel guests to explore Brickell and beyond. Proudly
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