From AI to AR/VR, airports on cusp of digital transformation, says Amadeus’ Samuel
Narita’s Face Express a good example of enhanced passenger experience
The single biggest trend that will impact airports in the next few years is the evolution of the passenger experience, said Sarah Samuel, Senior Vice President, Airport & Airline Operations, APAC Amadeus.
Speaking at Wi [...]
Travel demand surpasses pre-Covid levels; Asia-Pacific airlines leading recovery
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced continued strong passenger traffic demand in April.
The revival of domestic travel has been nothing short of remarkable, with a substantial 42.6% surge in April compared to the previous year. In fact, domestic travel has now not o [...]
AI pioneer regrets his work; US Airlines’ 5G dilemma; Uber vs Australia; EU wary of multimodal ticketing
IATA’s sensitivity about 5G sensors
The US government says will not delay a deadline for airlines to refit planes with new sensors to address possible 5G interference, despite concerns the 1 July cut-off date could cause travel disruption.
Airlines are warning they will not be able to meet the [...]
Australian domestic traffic at 88.8% pre-pandemic levels, APAC demand still strongest of all regions, reports IATA
Capacity in Asia-Pacific rose 167% and load factor surged to 83%
It looks like the first month of the year fared very well for flight traffic around the world, as some countries inch closer to reaching pre-pandemic levels of traffic and tourism. This was backed by the International Air Transport As [...]
July passenger demand remains strong
THE recovery in air travel continues to be strong, according to July 2022 data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Total traffic in July 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) was up 58.8% compared to July 2021. Globally, traffic is now at 74.6% of pre-cr [...]
