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Articles tagged “customer experience”

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IDEAS: United Introduces Braille to Improve Aircraft Cabin Accessibility

United has introduced Braille markings on its aircraft interiors - becoming the first U.S. airline to do so - giving travelers with visual impairments the opportunity to navigate aircraft cabins independently. The carrier states that it has already equipped around 12 aircraft with Braille labels, which are in place to indicate individual rows, seat numbers…

Adam Stacey | 5 months ago

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IDEAS: Community-Driven ‘Great Hall’ Experience Planned for JFK’s Terminal 8

Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy Airport is set to undergo a $125 million commercial redevelopment program with a focus on bringing the local community into the airport, thanks to a new partnership between American Airlines, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports. Following the completion of the $400…

Adam Stacey | 5 months ago

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IDEAS: Schiphol Airport Extends Time Slot Booking to Reduce Security Wait Times

Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport will be extending its time slot booking service for security checks. Following a successful launch at the start of 2023 for Schengen destinations, the service can now be reserved for both Schengen and non-Schengen destinations.  Credit: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Travelers making their way through Schiphol Airport can now reserve a time slot…

Adam Stacey | 5 months ago

Hotels

Hotels are Way Behind on Tech. These Brands Are Trying to Change That.

Hotel executives admit they're late to the party when it comes to adopting technology. Now, they're trying to figure out the basics and adopt innovations all at the same time.

Justin Dawes | 6 months ago

Hotels are Way Behind on Tech. These Brands Are Trying to Change That.

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IDEAS: Moxy Hotels Bring the Outside in with Tromsø Debut

Moxy Hotels, the experiential hotel brand from Marriott Bonvoy, has opened Moxy Tromsø in the Arctic playground of Northern Norway. Credit: Moxy Tromsø Designed by the Danish Mette Fredskild Studio, the hotel features an industrial design combined with local inspirations, including murals that have been created by local artists. Credit: Moxy Tromsø Moxy Tromsø boasts…

Adam Stacey | 6 months ago

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IDEAS: Delta Flight Products Unveils New Concept Seat for Wheelchair Users

Delta Flight Products (DFP) has partnered with UK-based consortium Air4All on a new prototype seat they say will provide powered wheelchair users with the opportunity to remain in their chairs throughout their entire travel journey. Credit: PriestmanGoode The patented prototype, which was debuted at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Germany, folds up to enable a…

Adam Stacey | 7 months ago

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IDEAS: dnata Looks to Robotics for the Future of Airline Catering

At the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) in Hamburg this week, dnata – one of the world's largest air services providers – offered attendees a glimpse into the future of its catering capabilities with a demonstration of its new AI-powered cooking robot. Credit: dnata/Moley Robotics Developed by Moley Robotics, the cooking-machine utilizes…

Adam Stacey | 7 months ago

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IDEAS: United is First U.S. Airline to Support Live Activities for iPhone

Starting in May, United is the first U.S. airline to provide updates via Live Activities for iPhone, giving passengers real-time updates to gate info, boarding pass, seats, and a countdown clock to departure time without opening the airline's app. "We're seeing soaring demand for travel this summer, and Live Activities puts all the flight information…

Adam Stacey | 7 months ago

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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

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IDEAS: JetBlue to Offer Non-Alcoholic Beer on Flights, a U.S. First

JetBlue is set to become the first major U.S. airline to sell non-alcoholic beer during domestic flights thanks to a new partnership with Athletic Brewing Company.  From May 2023, JetBlue flyers will be able to purchase Athletic Brewing's non-alcoholic offering ‘Upside Dawn’ at 35,000 feet, aligning with JetBlue’s continued commitment to provide customers with ‘high-quality,…

Adam Stacey | 8 months ago