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British Airways and Air China roll out e-ticketing

British Airways and Air China have rolled out an interline electronic ticketing (IET) scheme to allow passengers to buy a single e-ticket for journeys involving both carriers.

According to the airlines, the scheme will help to reduce the cost ...

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Posted by Kate at 12:39, 19 July 2007

T5 biometric checks 'will strengthen security'

Recently announced fingerprinting and facial scanning checks at the new Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 will bring "another level of security", according to one expert.

The biometric security measures will mean that passengers using the terminal will see their fingerprints ...

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Posted by Teddie at 12:30, 16 July 2007

Heathrow set for RFID baggage pilot

Holidaymakers flying from Heathrow Airport will soon see their luggage electronically tagged as part of a new trial.

Airport operator BAA will begin the trial of radio frequency identification (RFID) tagging at the hub later this year, a move ...

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Posted by Merv at 10:48, 9 July 2007

London hubs set for foreign currency ATMs

Travellers flying overseas from airports in London are set to benefit from a new network of cash machines that allow the withdrawal of foreign currency.

Operating on the same exchange rate as the bureau de change, the cash machines from ...

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Posted by Clare at 10:54, 28 June 2007

Inflight mobile use gets go ahead

Air passengers will soon be able to make mobile calls in mid-flight on certain routes after GSM equipment for use in planes was given an official safety certification.

The European Aviation Safety Authority has certified equipment to be used by ...

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Posted by Paul at 08:41, 21 June 2007

Green technology focus for Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic is treading a slightly different eco-friendly path to its counterparts because it is developing green technology instead of opting for carbon offsetting, it has said.

Paul Charles, a spokesperson for the company, stated that with its forthcoming business ...

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Posted by Kate at 08:47, 19 June 2007

Holidaymakers 'can't switch off' while away

UK holidaymakers are increasingly failing to have a fully relaxing break when overseas, according to new research.

More than a third of British travellers cannot switch off from their home and work life and regularly log on to the web while ...

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Posted by Paul at 10:47, 14 June 2007

Stansted and Boeing form eco-friendly partnership

Stansted Airport has been working with aircraft manufacturer Boeing to find ways of operating in a more environmentally-friendly manner.

Experts from Stansted were involved in a recent trial with Boeing to see how a system where parked aircraft are ...

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Posted by Mike at 08:46, 12 June 2007

Naps on the itinerary for San Francisco travellers

Holidaymakers heading to San Francisco will now be able to take advantage of a new power nap service at the city's airport.

The San Francisco Airport Commission has approved the installation of napping stations by sleep solutions provider POWRNAPS at ...

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Posted by Carrie at 09:34, 8 June 2007

British Airways 'considering mobile ticketing'

British Airways is reportedly looking into the advantages of utilising mobile phones as a method of ticketing.

Officials at the airline told Computing.co.uk that trials could begin by the end of the 2007 in a bid to investigate the implications ...

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Posted by Kate at 09:46, 18 May 2007

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