With one year to go for the grand opening of a major project to grow Oslo Airport, the airport’s management company, Avinor, reports that the project is running according to plan.
By the time the doors open on 27 April 2017, Norway’s main airport will be almost twice as large with capacity to serve up to 30 million passengers.
Without a doubt, the Rimowa digital check-in luggage is a luggage fiend’s dream come true. But these Red Dot design award winners may not solve your biggest baggage problem.
This beautifully designed luggage is the collaborative project between luxury travel bag manufacturers Rimowa, Airbus, the manufacturers of the super sleek A350 who build other nifty planes too, and ever-stylish Lufthansa.
At the Passenger Terminal Expo in Cologne, I was introduced to NAVYA–the self driving minibus which might make getting from the parking lot to the… Read More »While You Wait for Driverless Cars, Take a Driverless Bus at the Airport
“Concourse D has been designed with the customer at its heart. Shorter walking distances, more comfortable seating areas, more choice in lounges and a world-class retail and F&B offering are sure to impress and delight our passengers and our airline partners.”
Finnair and Helsinki Airport are heating up fashion with a very special runway show, on the heels of its popular Match Made in HEL. This… Read More »Finnair and Finavia Fuel Hot Fashion in HEL
As SAS prepares for the launch of its first flight from Stockholm to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on March 14, the airline announces recent improvements at the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) which will make check-in and pre-departure more seamless and comfortable for customers.
With recent improvements by the Star Alliance at TBIT passengers flying on member airlines, like SAS, will find a single check-in zone with new automated check-in kiosks available.
The five airports recognised have demonstrated industry leadership though their environmental and sustainability programmes.
Each year, since 1997, ACI-NA has recognised airport members for their efforts to protect and preserve the environment through specific programs, initiatives, or projects.
Airports can win one of four award categories.
Environmental Management;
Mitigation; Outreach/Education/Community Involvement; Innovative/Special Projects
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged the Thai government to address critical issues of safety, capacity and costs. “Aviation is critical to Thailand’s… Read More »Thailand Must “Address Critical Safety” and “Shore-Up Competitiveness”, IATA Warns
Nice Côte d’Azur airport has applied SITA’s beacons and Common Use Beacon Registry technology services to support a new multifunctional app which will give travellers personalised suggestions on activities, concessionaire… Read More »SITA and Nice Airport Just Made Travel Nicer with Beacon-Powered Shopper-Friendly App
Copenhagen Airport has reported a busy January, principally attributing it to growth on long-haul routes. While, the airport states, January is usually a slower month of… Read More »Copenhagen Airport Reports Strong Growth on Long-Haul Routes
Passengers in Brazil are embracing self-service check-in technology using their smart-phones, personal computers and airport kiosks, SITA reports.
More than half of passengers surveyed still use check-in desks, higher than the global average of 43%, but SITA believes the trend is moving away from desks to digital.
Read More »Self-Service Technology is the Future of Air Travel in Brazil
Sweden’s new photo ID document requirements for travellers trying to cross the border between Denmark and Sweden go into effect as of midnight tonight, marking a key turning point in Europe’s Schengen Zone agreements.
Starting Monday, Sweden will require all travellers wishing to cross its borders to present a valid passport or similar national photo ID. Minors under the age of 18, accompanied by an adult with a valid ID will not be subject to the checks.
There was a special surprise waiting for travellers at Helsinki Airport when Finnair flight crew organised a Christmas carolling flashmob at gate 28.
JetBlue has put together a very clever holiday-travel video which will help make air travel for the Christmas holiday less trying on everyone. There’s enough… Read More »Ready for Rudolf? JetBlue’s “Let’s Play Airport” is the Best of Reindeer Games
Airlines from around the world voted Copenhagen Airport was awarded the world’s best airport to acquire new air routes at the World Routes aviation conference in Durban, marking the second time in three years that Copenhagen Airport receives the world’s best airport for route development rating.
Read More »For Second Year, Airlines Rate Copenhagen Airport as World’s Best for Route Development
Read More »FAA Will Invest $11 Million to Tackle Issues of Runway Incursions
Copenhagen Airport has announced record-breaking summer traffic; serving 2.6 million passengers in August–the highest ever figures for the month–and a total of over 7,8 million passengers over the three months of summer.
Read More »Copenhagen Airport Has Record Breaking Summer, with London as Top Destination
Aviation industry technology leader, SITA, has released an updated video explaining the advantages of its iBorders program, which helps airports automate the immigration and border control process. As passenger numbers increase around the world, technology solutions such as automated document scanners and biometric identification promise to take the hassle out of flying.
Around the world, the aviation industry is investing heavily to make that passenger experience seamless. SITA reports a spend of $1 Billion to install E-Gates and Kiosks by 2020.
airberlin has opened its latest ‘Exclusive Waiting Area’, at Stuttgart airport, giving Business Class passengers, Silver Status top bonus holders and passengers flying FlyFlex+ tickets somewhere quiet and comfortable to pass the time until boarding.
Read More »Airberlin Opens Its Ninth VIP Waiting Area, at Stuttgart Airport
Copenhagen Airport has announced that Denmark’s first YO! Sushi restaurant is now open at the terminal.
Starting 28 January, SAS will launch an improved service on all its SAS Business long-haul flights featuring a restaurant dining experience with a greater selection… Read More »Hungry? Foodie SAS Brings More Than Smør to the New Business Class Brød
Copenhagen Airport will widen a 3.3 kilometer (2 mile) long runway by summer 2015, as part of its bid to expand international service, to accommodate the A380. This project will be part of planned improvements to the airport’s runways and terminals.
Forget John and Yoko (if you remember). Today’s best bed-in is all about enjoying the magic of air travel, while comfy/cosy. True out-of-the-queue thinking from Kulula.com. Lekker!
Julie Holebakken, a 17-year old student from Nordby was made director of airport services at Oslo Airport for one day, working side by side with the… Read More »The Day Julie Ran Oslo Airport
Norway’s airport management company Avinor and Oslo Airport have upped their tech-game with a new website and simplified Wi-Fi Connectivity for passengers.
Finnair and Finnish railway operator VR have come together to offer combined air-and-rail tickets between Saint Petersburg and your choice of International destinations, connecting through Helsinki… Read More »New Finnair Connection: From Helsinki to Hermitage..And Back Again to the World
Sharjah International Airport, home to Air Arabia, one of the Middle East’s fastest-growing low cost airlines, has renewed its agreement with SITA to provide its AirportConnect Open passenger processing technology for another five years.
A new robotic parking system installed at Dusseldorf airport provides passengers willing to pay the premium with a unique and simple solution to parking… Read More »Let Ray Take the Airport Parking Headaches Away
