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Q&A: Accelerating Digital Transformation to Optimize Airline Revenue

The opportunity for airlines and online travel agencies (OTAs) to capitalize on air travel demand has never been greater — but in an age of increasing uncertainty, creating a business strategy centered around technical agility is key.

Hitit + Skift | 4 months ago

Q&A: Accelerating Digital Transformation to Optimize Airline Revenue

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IDEAS: Air New Zealand Reveals More Details on its Long-Haul Bunkbeds

Air New Zealand has revealed further details around its new Skynest product, which is set to be available on ultra-long haul flights from September 2024, according to the airline. The unique six-pod configured sleep zone will offer economy and premium economy fliers the chance to lie down and rest during long-haul flights, adding 'more flexibility…

Adam Stacey | 7 months ago

Airlines

Alaska Airlines To Eliminate Airport Kiosks in $2.5 Billion Tech Upgrade

Alaska Airlines is not the biggest airline in the U.S., but it appears that it’s aiming to be one of the most modern, or at least as the customer sees it.

Justin Dawes | 8 months ago

Alaska Airlines To Eliminate Airport Kiosks in $2.5 Billion Tech Upgrade

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Jet Shortages a Concern Amid China Travel Thaw

Financiers at the center of a $200 billion industry underpinning airline fleets are meeting to discuss a host of macroeconomic issues, from China's return to travel, to a shortage of narrow-body jets as battered supply chains delay new aircraft deliveries.

Tim Hepher and Joanna Plucinska, Reuters | 12 months ago

Jet Shortages a Concern Amid China Travel Thaw

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Southwest’s Meltdown Should Be a Technology Warning for Airlines

Instead of heeding employee concerns, Southwest focused primarily on tech for customers, leading to a worst-case example of what can happen when modernizing operations is not a priority. May other airlines learn from Southwest’s mistake.

Justin Dawes | 12 months ago

Southwest’s Meltdown Should Be a Technology Warning for Airlines

Travel Technology

Latam, Volaris and Air Europa Are Modernizing Tech to Cut Costs

The pandemic prompted airlines to modernize their operations with technology, and they're not stopping. Third-party companies can help by offering new solutions to supplement airlines' existing old and limited infrastructure.

Justin Dawes, Skift | 1 year ago

Latam, Volaris and Air Europa Are Modernizing Tech to Cut Costs
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Skift Aviation Forum Video: Resiliency and Predictability in Airport Infrastructure

In this video from Skift’s Aviation Forum, we hear from Sean Donohue, CEO, Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport, on lessons learned from the pandemic and the many industry-leading innovations happening at the facility.

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport + Skift | 1 year ago

Skift Aviation Forum Video: Resiliency and Predictability in Airport Infrastructure
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Skift Aviation Forum Video: Sustainable Fuel and the Future of Low Carbon Aviation

In this video from Skift Aviation Forum 2022, we hear from Lana Van Marter, manager of renewable aviation for Neste U.S., about how sustainable aviation fuel technology will herald a new era of low carbon aviation.

Neste + Skift | 1 year ago

Skift Aviation Forum Video: Sustainable Fuel and the Future of Low Carbon Aviation
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Skift Aviation Forum Video: Driving Airline Innovation With Artificial Intelligence

In this video from Skift Aviation Forum 2022, we hear from Alex Mans, founder and CEO, FLYR Labs, about how airline innovation is advancing using AI and deep learning to overhaul legacy practices, aiming to optimize customer engagement and maximize business performance.

FLYR + Skift | 1 year ago

Skift Aviation Forum Video: Driving Airline Innovation With Artificial Intelligence

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Airlines Want Their Net Zero Pledges to Fly on More Than Fumes

Aviation is becoming a target for policymakers and climate emergency activists. Leaders from Delta, Air France-KLM, and McKinsey have highlighted some heartening ways to address the carbon reduction challenge.

Sean O'Neill | 1 year ago

Airlines Want Their Net Zero Pledges to Fly on More Than Fumes