Articles tagged “airport technology”

Online Travel

MakeMyTrip Introduces Exclusive Mumbai-Bhutan Charter Services – India Report

MakeMyTrip has been witnessing a robust increase in Indian travelers' interest in Bhutan. This service aims to capture that opportunity.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 weeks ago

MakeMyTrip Introduces Exclusive Mumbai-Bhutan Charter Services – India Report

Tourism

U.S. Customs to Hike Global Entry Program Fees by 20%

While Global Entry fees will increase to account for "continuation and management of the programs," U.S. Customs and Border Protection will eliminate application fees for minors.

Elizabeth Casolo | 3 weeks ago

U.S. Customs to Hike Global Entry Program Fees by 20%

Online Travel

Indians Top List for Increased Travel Spend — India Report

Until recently, travel was seen as a luxury and once-a-year activity by Indians. International trips were even more infrequent. The new generation of Indian travelers is changing that.

Bulbul Dhawan | 4 weeks ago

Indians Top List for Increased Travel Spend — India Report

Travel Technology

Amadeus to Acquire Biometrics Company Vision-Box for $348 Million

Though there are still some kinks to work out with biometrics, particularly regarding privacy concerns, Amadeus seems confident in the growing use of the technology.

Justin Dawes | 3 months ago

Amadeus to Acquire Biometrics Company Vision-Box for $348 Million

Tourism

Skift India Report: MakeMyTrip Partners With Tourism Ministry

Given travelers’ demand for exciting alternatives to the packed streets of tourist hotspots, India’s best kept secrets are now waiting for new stories to tell.

Amrita Ghosh | 8 months ago

Skift India Report: MakeMyTrip Partners With Tourism Ministry

Airlines

Skift India Report: Aviation Job Openings Surge After Record Aircraft Orders

With new greenfield airports coming into existence and airlines’ induction of a large number of jets, the sector calls for an urgent requirement of more personnel to meet its burgeoning demands.

Amrita Ghosh | 10 months ago

Skift India Report: Aviation Job Openings Surge After Record Aircraft Orders

Airlines

Alaska Airlines To Eliminate Airport Kiosks in $2.5 Billion Tech Upgrade

Alaska Airlines is not the biggest airline in the U.S., but it appears that it’s aiming to be one of the most modern, or at least as the customer sees it.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

Alaska Airlines To Eliminate Airport Kiosks in $2.5 Billion Tech Upgrade

Travel Technology

The Real Reasons Behind Air Travel Baggage Delays

More airline debacles and their resulting luggage delays are almost a guarantee. While a full revamp of the baggage handling system is far away, industry leaders are trying to piece together tech solutions to help in the meantime.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

The Real Reasons Behind Air Travel Baggage Delays

Startups

Unyoked Raises $19 Million for Off-Grid Cabin Rental Platform

Unyoked wants companies to offers its off-grid cabin rentals as an employee benefit, and AeroCloud wants to help small airports modernize operations.

Justin Dawes | 1 year ago

Unyoked Raises $19 Million for Off-Grid Cabin Rental Platform

Airlines

Frankfurt Airport Boosts Home Delivery of Retail Merchandise

Frankfurt Airport is ahead of many other airports in offering passengers home delivery of retail goods, abandoning its unnecessary mobile app, and unifying its customer databases for savvier marketing.

Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago

Frankfurt Airport Boosts Home Delivery of Retail Merchandise