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Stansted installs hi-tech info pods

Stansted Airport has installed information kiosks with touch-screen technology to help passengers find out about the public transport options in the area.

The bright yellow Information Pods display the types of transport available, along with weather forecasts and important ...

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Posted by Penny at 10:27, 21 March 2007

Government launches 'jumbo' ePassports

The Home Office has announced the launch of a new "jumbo" version of its biometric ePassports.

British holidaymakers will be issued with the first 48-page passports by the Identity and Passport Service (IPS) this week.

The new version is being promoted as ...

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Posted by Carrie at 17:10, 13 March 2007

Airports dominate worldwide Wi-Fi usage

Wi-Fi hotspots in airports account for half of the world's total usage of public wireless web access, according to new research.

The Wi-Fi Hotspot Index from technology firm iPass revealed that on average, an airport will see more than 100 times ...

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Posted by Andrea at 12:14, 7 March 2007

Gulf Air extends e-ticketing network

Gulf Air has extended its e-ticketing network, allowing more passengers flying with other airlines to use e-tickets with the carrier.

Airlines such as British Airways, American Airlines and Emirates have successfully been integrated into the network in ...

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Posted by Mike at 12:30, 6 March 2007

Advancement made in boarding technology

Scottish companies have developed a new virtual boarding pass - potentially eliminating the need for the paper format in future.

In a move to cut waiting time at airports and remove the need for passes which could potentially be lost, Real ...

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Posted by Clare at 18:30, 23 February 2007

New biometric system launched in Birmingham

A sophisticated biometric system to help frequent travellers get through immigration quickly has been launched at Birmingham International Airport (BIA).

The government's new Iris Recognition Immigration System (Iris) allows passengers to go through a simple iris scan instead of queuing to ...

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Posted by Penny at 12:02, 6 February 2007

New travel info service for Stansted passengers

BAA has launched a new travel information service for passengers flying from Stansted Airport.

Travellers can now get the latest information on delays, cancellations and more by email or text message, reports the Bishop's Stortford Citizen.

The airport operator said that with ...

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Posted by Penny at 12:30, 31 January 2007

Virgin America unveils hi-tech cabins

Virgin has revealed details relating to its new hi-tech Virgin America aircraft, which is expected to fly domestic routes across the USA if official approval for the new airline is granted.

The airline's new broadband-ready Airbus A320 aircraft will ...

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Posted by Paul at 10:54, 24 January 2007

Inflight mobile phones 'part of customer service'

The impending launch of an inflight mobile phone service by Emirates is part of a commitment to customer service rather than a way of making money, it has been claimed.

Patrick Brannelly, vice president of passenger communications for the airline, ...

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Posted by Andrea at 10:31, 15 January 2007

'Airport of the future' plans unveiled

Alaska Airlines has announced plans to overhaul the way that passengers check in at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

The $18 million (£9.2 million) redesign will see the hub become the "airport of the future", the airline said.

Existing ticket counters will be scrapped ...

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Posted by Andrew at 11:07, 12 January 2007

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