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Articles tagged “air travel”

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IDEAS: Finland Set to Trial World First Digital Travel Document

The Finnish Border Guard will allow passengers on selected Finnair flights to and from the UK to pass through border control at Helsinki Airport using new Digital Travel Credentials (DTC) from 28 August 2023. Credit: Finnish Border Guard The pilot project forms part of a reported world first pilot program, which has been launched in…

Adam Stacey | 8 months ago

Airlines

U.S. Airlines, Travel Industry Prepare For Labor Day Weekend Surge

A strong dollar and more international travel has meant that airports and the travel industry is stretched thin.

Priyamvada C, Reuters | 8 months ago

U.S. Airlines, Travel Industry Prepare For Labor Day Weekend Surge

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IDEAS: Oman Air Introduces Eco-Friendly Alternative to Plastic Cabin Packaging

Oman Air has introduced a new initiative across its fleet, which sees the plastic used to wrap passenger blankets and mattresses in its premium cabins replaced with an friendly, paper-based alternative. Credit: Oman Air The introduction of the paper bands will result in a reduction of up to 21.6 ton of plastic per year, according to…

Adam Stacey | 8 months ago

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IDEAS: Boom Supersonic Completes Key Milestone in Journey Towards First Flight

Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest airliner, Overture, has completed several key milestones with its technology demonstrator aircraft, the XB-1. Credit: Boom Supersonic The XB-1 aircraft is playing a vital role in enabling the development of the Overture aircraft, which is a sustainable supersonic airliner that has been designed to fly at Mach…

Adam Stacey | 9 months ago

Hotels

Skift India Report: Surge in Travel Job Openings

Travel agent positions led the demand for job roles in the past year – can the industry fill the openings fast enough?

Amrita Ghosh | 9 months ago

Skift India Report: Surge in Travel Job Openings

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IDEAS: British Airways Doubles Its Inflight Media Offerings

Recognizing the demands of consumers to have more options while in the air, British Airways has doubled the amount of content available to watch through its inflight entertainment system since the beginning of the year, according to an announcement from the carrier. The inflight entertainment system has benefitted from a range of new media, with…

Adam Stacey | 9 months ago

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IDEAS: United Partners with Venus Williams-Backed Brand to Revamp Amenity Kits

Travelers flying with United Business will now be provided with new amenity kits featuring exclusive products from Asutra, the Venus Williams backed wellness brand.  Credit: United Airlines The new amenity kits – which will be offered on United's premium transcontinental domestic routes – feature cruelty-free skincare that is devoid of parabens, phthalates, or petroleum, and includes a…

Adam Stacey | 9 months ago

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IDEAS: United’s New Domestic First-Class Seat Designs

United has revealed its United First seat, marking the first update to a domestic first class seat design from the airline since 2015. The seat, which features a wireless charging station in every arm rest, vegan leather upholstery, 13-inch seatback screens and 18-inch tray tables, is set to make its debut on the airline's Boeing…

Adam Stacey | 10 months ago

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IDEAS: KLM Unveils New Lightweight Business Class Seats

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has unveiled its new World Business Class Seats for its Boeing 777 aircraft.  The new seats have been designed in collaboration with JAMCO, who the carrier previously worked with on the 'Venture' seats featured on the KLM 787 fleet. Credit: KLM The upgraded World Business Class seats will offer direct aisle…

Adam Stacey | 10 months ago

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IDEAS: In-Flight Entertainment Gets a 4K Upgrade

Panasonic Avionics has introduced a range of new 4K OLED monitors for First and Business Class cabins, with United having recently announced that they plan to install the system on select new long haul aircrafts beginning in 2025. Credit: Panasonic Avionics The new monitors, which form part of the Astrova In-flight entertainment (IFE) lineup, come in…

Adam Stacey | 10 months ago