Expedia announced the introduction of AirAsia flights and packages on its Malaysian website, offering bookings for flights, hotels and holiday packages all on one platform. ‘Expedia.com.my’ has been designed for Malaysian travellers and offers a portfolio of over 140,000 hotels worldwide, along with fully localised services such as targeted deals and a Malay language (Bahasa Melayu) version of the site.

Frankfurt Airport’s free app

Fraport announced (15-Aug-2011) the launch of its free app for Frankfurt Airport, known as FRA Airport. Since its 08-Aug-2011 launch, the app has been downloaded over 17,000 times, Fraport says. The app provides information to travelers about Frankfurt Airport, including information about parking, shopping, eating, drinking all via maps and live flight data. Via “push-notification” passengers and their meeters and greeters can also receive information automatically about any changes regarding their flight. 

Narita adds more wireless spots

Japan’s Tokyo Narita Airport stated (15-Aug-2011) the free wireless LAN service at the airport is available in the arrival and departure lobbies in Terminals 1 and 2, five locations after outbound passport control in Terminal 1 and in the Broadband CAFÉ after outbound passport control in Terminal 2. From 11-Aug-2011, the service was expanded and made available in eight locations after outbound passport control in Terminal 1 and four locations after outbound passport control in Terminal 2.