Are passports a thing of the past? SITA is working on it
Digital Travel Credentials will smooth the journey from boarding to Butterfly Farm
In the three decades he’s been with SITA, Sumesh Patel, who was appointed president, Asia Pacific, in 2017, has seen all that’s evolved in airline and airport technologies, and he remains as impassioned about the [...]
Sky high priorities: Passengers demand speed and convenience in 2023
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled the findings of its 2023 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), shedding light on the evolving priorities of travellers. The resounding message from passengers around the globe is clear: speed and convenience take precedence, and they are incre [...]
Game over for Metaverse? 2024 travel hacks. Good airport AI. SITA cruises with Costa.
Flight booking worse than the dentist? Expedia's 2024 Air Travel Hacks Report
What could be worse than going to the dentists? Or filing tax returns? Try booking a flight, survey of 1,000 Singapore flyers by Expedia has found.
Close to a third (32%) found booking air travel is more daunting than [...]
PKFARE, claiming first mover advantage in global race, sets clear path to differentiation
Culture is the critical piece, says Jason Sui
Once operating fairly alone in the global air aggregation and distribution space, Shenzen-based PKFARE now finds itself in increasingly competitive waters as more China-based flight platforms expand their wings beyond their home market.
Said Jason Su [...]
Creation platform, AI chatbot for corporate bookings, payments – Amadeus continues in quest to simplify travel
“In Asia, I sometimes use John Smith, simpler for everyone”: Javier Laforgue
It’s just slightly over a year since this veteran in air distribution moved to Singapore to head up Asia Pacific for Amadeus. He came in at a time of “the renewal of travel” in the region. With the region fully o [...]
Can MYAirline recover? Shock suspension highlights challenges in crowded market
Financial pressures force Malaysian budget carrier to halt flights, prompting assistance from other airlines and regulators.
In a decision that has blindsided the regional aviation industry, MYAirline, a Malaysian budget carrier, has abruptly suspended its operations due to financial pressures, lea [...]
Smart baggage at Munich. Booking.com ‘frustrated’. Traveloka eyes Thailand. More.
First smart baggage trolleys for Munich Airport
Passengers at Munich Airport can now enjoy a more digital experience before departure.
Using a tablet on a carry-on baggage trolley, travellers can enter their flight data manually or scan their boarding card. They will then receive their flight in [...]
OAG to airlines: Time to park legacy systems and look to the new tech stack
Shift is critical to scrap outdated and clunky legacy systems that create headaches for staff and passengers alike, says OAG.
Travel data specialist OAG has released its comprehensive Travel Tech Report 2023, titled ‘From Old to New, the System Transition in the Airline Industry’, in which it c [...]
Air Asia on the MOVE. Hopper’s new bed partner. Go City rides with Big Bus. More.
Now everyone can help Tony Fernandes
Air Asia founder Tony Fernandes says he came up with the airline’s tagline – “Now, Everyone Can Fly” - while taking a shower.
Now, Fernandes wants help with a tagline for airasia MOVE which he describes, in a personal message to airasia members, as � [...]
Growth of OTAs, superapps: Trends low-cost airlines have to watch, says Ashmore Butler
After having spent 20 years of his career on the airline side of the fence, with carriers such as Jetstar, Qantas and Scandinavian Airlines, Clive Ashmore Butler felt it was time to see airline distribution from another perspective. He joined Atlas, the technology platform that connects travel selle [...]
