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Apple adds TSA-compliant ID capability to iOS Wallet

7 June 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Scan your ID into Apple Wallet and use an iPhone to clear TSA security. It could happen later this year.

It was nearly a decade ago that Apple launched Passbook as part of iOS 6. That opened the door to a mobile phone storing digital boarding passes, loyalty program cards, and more. Now the company wants to take an even deeper role in the travel experience: Apple wants the iPhone to be your ID as part of iOS 15.

This story is about: Apple, digital transformation, iOS, Transportation Security Administration, TSA Filed Under: Ground Services

British Airways seeks holiday makers with Heathrow handling treats

27 May 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

British Airways has plenty of premium services capacity at its Heathrow home base and far too few passengers using it. Package holiday travelers this summer will benefit from that excess.

This story is about: British Airways, business class, economy class, first class, Heathrow, LHR, Lounge, lounges, premium cabin, premium economy, vacation packages Filed Under: Ground Services

Our Long National (Airport) Nightmare is Over

20 April 2021 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

So long, Gate 35X. We won’t miss you at all.

This story is about: American Airlines, DCA, regional jet, terminal, terminals, Washington DC Filed Under: Ground Services

Air Canada, Transat merger approved, with notable conditions attached

12 February 2021 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

Air Canada and Air Transat received approval from the Canadian government this week to close on their merger, though not without some additional conditions covering slots, loyalty, lounges, and Quebec employment guarantees.

This story is about: Air Canada, Air Transat, Canada, COVID-19, frequent flier, frequent flyer, Lounge, loyalty, maintenance, merger, MRO, routes, TATL, transatlantic Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, Ground Services, Loyalty

WestJet’s flagship Elevation Lounge set to open in Calgary

27 October 2020 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

After two years of planning and construction WestJet’s flagship lounge is set to open at Calgary International Airport. The Elevation Lounge offers a more than 9,300 square feet of space with panoramic views and Canadian-inspired details.

This story is about: business class, Calgary, elite status, Lounge, lounges, premium cabin, WestJet, YYC Filed Under: Ground Services

AirAsia, Vision-Box boost biometric boarding

23 October 2020 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

AirAsia is pushing hard into biometrics, dramatically expanding its FACES contactless facial recognition system in partnership with Vision-Box.

This story is about: AirAsia, biometrics, digital transformation, facial recognition, Orchestra, Vision-Box Filed Under: Ground Services

AIX/WTCE 2021 takes a delay

9 October 2020 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Even as the aviation industry pushes harder and harder for passengers to return to the skies, the companies behind the scenes concede that recovery will be a long, slow path. The latest tell on that front is a decision to delay the Aircraft Interiors Expo and World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo, typically hosted in early April. The new dats are 31 August to 2 September 2021.

This story is about: Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, conferences, WTCE Filed Under: Ground Services, IFEC, Seats & Cabin

American brings food back to the Admirals Clubs

6 August 2020 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Food is coming back to the American Airlines Admirals Club lounges. The carrier announced plans to resume the complimentary and paid options this month as part of its phased lounge reopening strategy.

This story is about: American Airlines, dining, Lounge, lounges Filed Under: Ground Services

United adds domestic lounge benefit for Global Services members

6 August 2020 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

United’s top frequent fliers just scored a nice improvement to their travel experience. The company’s Global Services members will have access to United Club lounges when traveling on domestic itineraries starting in January 2021. The announcement is the latest play to secure the loyalty of the carrier’s high value customers.

This story is about: elite status, frequent flier, frequent flyer, Global Services., Lounge, lounges, loyalty, MileagePlus, United Airlines Filed Under: Ground Services, Loyalty

Swanky cabins for space or safety: The Weekly Wrap

31 July 2020 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Swanky space cabins and safer airline cabins lead this week’s episode, while more options for buying blocked seats are reaching the market. Add some more nutritional food on board and this Weekly Wrap is ready to fly!

This story is about: dining, GoAir, middle seat, Plusgrade, seating, seats, Space Ship Two, Tapis Corporation, video, Virgin Galactic, Weekly Wrap Filed Under: Ground Services, IFEC, PaxEx Update, Seats & Cabin

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