The latest tech news in the travel industry
Russians will have access to satellite internet on planes, trains, and ships starting in 2027, according to Ksenia Lazarenko, Director of Laser Terminal Development at Bureau 1440. Lazarenko highlighted the current internet coverage along the Moscow–Vladivostok railway route as […]
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Turkish Airlines fares will no longer be available through the Sabre Global Distribution System (GDS) starting September 1, 2024, due to a breakdown in negotiations between the two parties. Both sides have expressed frustration over the inability to reach
RIU Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the launch of Claud·IA, an innovative AI-driven chatbot that represents a significant leap in the hotel chain’s digital strategy. This cutting-edge tool, developed with Google Cloud and DialogFlow technology, and supported by
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TIS – Tourism Innovation Summit 2024 will come to Seville, Spain, from October 23 to 25 with an edition starring all those technologies that are transforming the tourism sector and that are helping to address very relevant challenges such
AI, Big Data and Cybersecurity in the Tourism Sector Read More »
Travelport today announced it has extended its long-term agreement with Turkish Airlines. The Turkish flagship carrier aims to enhance its modern retailing capabilities in Travelport+ with the ability to quickly and easily customize offers for group bookings. The addition
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Delta Air Lines began offering free Wi-Fi to its SkyMiles loyalty members on Viasat-equipped flights between the United States and Paris and Nice, France, starting in July, the airline announced Monday. The service will continue to roll out on
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SITA announced the launch of SITA Mobile Data Access (MDA) 2.0. This latest version of their wireless solution provides secure, reliable, and business-grade cellular eSIM and SIM connectivity across all 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies, extending global reach
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The European Union has mandated all airports to reinstate restrictions on carrying liquids. Effective from September 1, 2024, passengers will be limited to transporting no more than 100 ml of liquids, including aerosol and gel containers, in their hand
Orbit Communication Systems is teaming up with Viasat to engineer and supply advanced satellite communication (SATCOM) Multi-Purpose Terminals (MPT) for airborne platforms. This partnership is poised to significantly enhance performance and accessibility for Viasat customers across a variety of
JFK Millennium Partners (JMP) and Materna IPS, a leading supplier of automated passenger handling solutions for airlines and airports worldwide, have announced that Materna IPS will provide its state-of-the-art hybrid self-service bag drop (SSBD) equipment for the new JFK
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Breeze Airways, the startup airline founded by JetBlue’s David Neeleman in 2021, has announced partnerships with two new distribution partners, Expedia Group and AmTrav. Expedia Group will now provide access to Breeze’s extensive network of more than 170 routes
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SITA, a leading provider of air transport technology solutions, has introduced state-of-the-art passenger verification and check-in solutions at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. This initiative involves deploying common-use self-service bag drops and kiosks for the airport’s foreign airlines and their
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Klarna, the AI powered global payments network and shopping assistant, announced the expansion of its partnership with Expedia Group to the US market in April 2024. Klarna is now bringing its flexible payment offerings to millions of travelers, enabling
Sumitomo Mitsui Card Company and Hopper announced a basic agreement for a strategic business alliance to launch a travel booking service. This initiative represents the first non-financial service offering within the comprehensive financial services provided by the SMBC Group
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Last month, Revolut introduced an innovative initiative at Rome Fiumicino Airport, offering travelers free debit cards through vending machines strategically placed in the terminals. This allows travelers to create a Revolut account in minutes and link their newly acquired
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