How Apple and NFC Just Made Flying and Paying at Airports Easier and Faster
Apple just did it again. NFC-based Apple Pay is a game changer.
Marisa Garcia
Airbus Patent Looks to Mind Control to Improve the In-Flight Experience
Oh, Brave New World. We can’t wait to try it on for size.
Embattled Lufthansa Pays for Grounded Passengers to Take the Train
Lufthansa has to try to do whatever it takes to get its passengers where they're headed, but some might really get to like the train at this point. There's plenty of legroom, Wi-Fi, and Europe has the advantage of excellent rail infrastructure.
Ryanair Won’t Pinch Every Last Inch Out of Its New 737 MAX 200s
Fitting 197 passengers is still crowded, but the focus on providing some extra legroom is an important change for the Ryanair mindset. We wonder what the airline is hiding behind the "curtain" remark.
Nike Has a New Plane That Could Make Everyone a Healthier Traveler
Even if we don’t play for the NFL, NHL or NBA, we should be excited about this particular development in aviation. It is a step forward towards the future of travel for the rest of us.
The State of Airline Flight Tracking 6 Months After the Vanishing of MH370
There has been sufficient interest to motivate providers to develop a variety of viable solutions and that alone is progress. We'll know how much longer we have to wait before aircraft tracking becomes a standard, after the ATTF publishes its report by the end of this year.
JAL Introduces a New Premium Economy Class for Dreamliners
Carrying over the most successful features of its Sky Suite 777 aircraft, and leaving room for passengers in the back is a great move by JAL. Introducing a Premium Economy cabin with more room, premium services and seats that slide forward on a sled--avoiding conflict with the back--is a smart choice.
What Makes Copenhagen Europe’s Most Efficient Airport?
All this efficiency pays off where it matters most: With a smooth and enjoyable terminal experience for passengers travelling through.
Airline Seating Experts Look at the True Cost of the $22 Knee Defender
Failing to ban something which affects the function of the seat trays in this manner, seems to put regulators at odds with their core responsibilities for cabin safety and component certification. But, for now, it's up to passengers to decide whether they want to take the risk and up to airlines and manufacturers to cope with any consequences.
As London’s Airport Proposals Battle It Out, Gatwick Argues It’s the High-Tech Hub
The London airport expansion plans are hotly debated, with all parties having strong arguments to support their plans. But as the debate rages on without firm plans to move forward, other international airports keep reaping the benefits.