Iris scanning 'to become more widespread'

The use of technology that collects biometric data via iris scanning is set to grow, according to one expert.

Iris scanning has been increasingly rolled out at airports around the world in recent years and this growth looks likely to ...

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Posted by Carrie at 12:43, 18 September 2007

Brits want airport biometrics, says poll

Seven in ten Britons believe that the UK should follow the example set in other European countries and roll out fingerprinting and iris-scanning across all airports, a poll has revealed.

In the USA, all new arrivals are required to ...

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Posted by Paul at 13:23, 14 September 2007

Total e-ticketing 'a positive step'

The International Air Transport Association's (IATA's) recent announcement that it has placed its final order for paper tickets is good news for travellers and airlines, an expert has said.

Anna Knowles, spokesperson for Virgin Atlantic, said that the move to ...

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Posted by Merv at 10:30, 12 September 2007

KLM opens up e-ticketing to all

Dutch carrier KLM has announced that passengers flying to all of its destinations can now take advantage of its e-ticketing scheme.

E-tickets can be used on flights to any of its 124 destinations and with its 72 interline partners, ...

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Posted by Andrea at 12:18, 11 September 2007

Paper tickets 'on the way out'

Physical air tickets have been predicted to soon fade out of existence after the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the placing of its last order for paper tickets.

The organisation, which represents more than 240 airlines across the globe, said ...

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Posted by Merv at 11:33, 28 August 2007

A380 tests successful, says Emirates

Emirates has announced its testing of the Airbus A380 aircraft in Dubai has been a success.

The A380, a double-decker jetliner capable of seating up to 555 passengers across three cabin classes, underwent thorough checks at Dubai International ...

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Posted by Penny at 10:40, 23 August 2007

Inflight innovation 'a priority' for Virgin

Innovation in inflight entertainment is one of the main priorities for Virgin Atlantic, a spokesperson for the airline has said.

The carrier's V-Port system, which offers some 300 hours of video on-demand, is "very popular" and the airline is ...

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Posted by Andrea at 10:07, 21 August 2007

Queue warning for returning travellers

Britons flying back to the UK after their summer holidays may have to queue for immigration checks for up to 45 minutes, according to reports.

The Daily Telegraph states that the Border and Immigration Agency has said that this is the ...

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Posted by Andrew at 11:21, 13 August 2007

Lufthansa looks to relaunch inflight web

German airline Lufthansa is set to reintroduce its inflight broadband service in the near future, according to reports.

Industry officials have told the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) that the carrier is looking to partner with T-Mobile to provide broadband ...

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Posted by Teddie at 10:59, 2 August 2007

Singapore Airlines bags top travel award

Passengers have voted Singapore Airlines as the world's best airline for 2007 in the latest survey by Skytrax.

The carrier beat off competition from the likes of Thai Airways, Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways - which may ...

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Posted by Andrew at 11:24, 30 July 2007

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