Category Archives: Travel Tech

Horizon Air to begin using its Required Navigation Performance instrument approach procedure at Friedman Memorial Airport

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New procedures will increase reliability and reduce weather-related diversions by 95 percent SEATTLE, 2016-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines’ sister carrier, Horizon Air, has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to begin using its proprietary Required Navigation Performance (RNP) instrument approach procedure at Friedman Memorial Airport near Sun Valley. The procedure is expected… Read the full news article

Travelzoo Future of Travel survey: 67% of UK tourists fear the idea of technology replacing humans in roles related to safety and security

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LONDON, 2016-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s one of the most important, albeit least enjoyable aspects of the holiday experience, but according to the Future of Travel survey commissioned by global travel deals publisher Travelzoo (NASDAQ: TZOO), 51% of UK tourists predict customer-facing security checks at airports and hotels will soon be in the hands… Read the full news article

The Lufthansa Group introduces Mildred, a chatbot that searches for the cheapest flights

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“Mildred” knows the best airfares Cologne, Germany, 2016-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group has launched a chatbot called Mildred, which searches for the cheapest flights within the next nine months. Users can also narrow their search results to specific dates and booking classes and, when searching for an airfare on the Facebook Messenger… Read the full news article

EVA Air inaugurates nonstop flights between Chicago and Taipei with its Wi-Fi equipped Boeing 777-300ERs

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CHICAGO, 2016-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — EVA Air launched its new service between Chicago and Taipei, Taiwan earlier this week. The inaugural flight to Chicago O’Hare International Airport was celebrated on Wednesday, November 2 with a water cannon salute by the Chicago Fire Department upon the flight’s arrival, a reception at the gate and tours… Read the full news article

AAAE marks one-year anniversary of operations for the innovative airport TNC management system

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AAAE marks one-year anniversary of operations for the innovative airport TNC management system   Alexandria, VA, 2016-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) today marks the one-year anniversary of operations for a proven and successful system that helps airports manage transportation network companies’ (TNC) operations and revenue at their… Read the full news article

Virgin Trains the first operator to give customers the option to add train tickets to their Apple Wallet

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LONDON, 2016-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Virgin Trains,in partnership with Trainline, has announced that it will be the first operator to give customers the option to add train tickets straight to their Apple Wallet on its west coast route. From today iPhone users purchasing tickets for Virgin Trains west coast services through the Virgin… Read the full news article

Legacy 650E: Embraer Executive Jets unveils automation and technology updates on its Legacy 650

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Orlando, Florida, 2016-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer Executive Jets today unveiled a new version of its Legacy 650 large business jet, the Legacy 650E. Featuring automation and technology updates, the aircraft, which already has exceptional operational costs and the largest cabin in its class, now carries an unprecedented 10-year or 10,000-flight hour warranty, which… Read the full news article

British Airways adds Apple Pay to its app

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LONDON, 2016-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Customers on the move with an iPhone can now pay for their British Airways flights using Apple Pay through the airline’s hugely popular app. Apple Pay automatically stores any payment card details to make it quicker and easier than ever to pay for flights with just a swipe… Read the full news article

Bombardier Transportation implements its first project for rail control in Ecuador on Quito Metro Line 1

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First rail control project in Ecuador for Quito’s new metro line to alleviate congestion Brazil, Chile and Peru are also part of Bombardier’s growing signalling footprint BERLIN, Germany, 2016-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has started the implementation of its first project for rail control in Ecuador on Quito Metro Line… Read the full news article

Bombardier Transportation starts work on its first rail control project in Serbia

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First project underway follows recent signing of Memorandum of Understanding between Russian Railways International and Bombardier Transportation  Signalling upgrade on the Serbian section of the Belgrade-Bar Line is an important step towards modernising the 40-year old passenger line BERLIN, Germany, 2016-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has started work on its… Read the full news article

Travelfusion becomes the first IT service provider to adopt British Airways’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) programme

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Travelfusion becomes the first IT service provider to adopt British Airways’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) programme   LONDON, 2016-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelfusion is to become the first IT service provider to launch a site following British Airways opening up its data to IT developers as part of its New Distribution Capability (NDC) programme…. Read the full news article

Massport introduces simplified and improved free Wi-Fi service at Logan International Airport

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BOSTON, 2016-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — As Logan International Airport continues to experience record-breaking volume, the Massport Board of Directors voted yesterday to authorize a pilot program with Boingo, which will simplify and improve Logan’s free Wi-Fi program for the millions of passengers which connect each year. Beginning in late October, customers in Terminal… Read the full news article

London City Airport introduces real-time Feedback Now system to improve passenger experience

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Passengers can express their level of satisfaction with the London City Airport experience by pressing ‘emoji’ buttons at 16 different locations in the terminal The cutting edge Feedback Now technology sends data to airport staff as-it-happens, including alerts via text message to help allocate resources effectively No other UK airport has this real-time functionality –… Read the full news article

Air France calls all developers, designers, logistics specialists and sponsors to take part in its Customer Priority Hackathon

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PARIS, 2016-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — A portmanteau of the words hack and marathon, the hackathon is an event during which teams made up of developers, designers, logistics specialists or sponsors develop an IT project, generally a computer programme or application, over a short period. On launching the Customer Priority Hackathon, on the theme of… Read the full news article

IATA: Transport industry can save US$3 billion with deployment of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology

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Dubai, 2016-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The global deployment of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, which can accurately track passengers’ baggage in real time across key points in the journey, can enable the air transport industry to save more than US$3 billion over the next seven years. Global IT provider SITA and the International Air… Read the full news article

IATA 2016 Global Passenger Survey: passengers are looking for technology to improve their travel experience

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IATA Survey Reveals New Air Transport Trends Dubai, 2016-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2016 Global Passenger Survey (GPS) which showed that passengers are looking for technology to improve their travel experience. Based on 6,920 responses from around the globe, the survey provided insight into… Read the full news article

IATA’s Simplifying the Business (StB) program will enable aviation industry accommodate double in demand in the next 20 years

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Montreal, Canada, 2016-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) laid out a transformative vision for air travel that will enable aviation to successfully accommodate a near doubling in demand for air travel over the next two decades. According to IATA’s latest passenger forecast, some 7.2 billion air trips will take place in… Read the full news article

easyJet to invest into startups through Founders Factory deal

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easyJet to invest into startups through Founders Factory deal   LUTON, UK, 2016-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has signed a multi-million pound deal with Founders Factory, the corporate backed, multi-sector accelerator and incubator created by Brent Hoberman and Henry Lane Fox. easyJet has today (16 OCT 2016) announced it will be… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean Cruises signs up for new class of vessels that will be powered by liquefied natural gas

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MIAMI, Country, 2016-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The newest class of ships from Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) will be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and introduce the use of fuel cell technology, ushering in a new era of shipbuilding that will dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions.The ships will join the fleet of… Read the full news article

London City Airport launches state-of-the-art full-body scanner to hasten passenger security screening and detection

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LONDON, 2016-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — London City Airport (LCY) has successfully introduced a state-of-the-art millimetre-wave full-body scanner which will help further increase the speed of security screening and detection at the airport. The Quick Personnel Security scanner R&S QPS200 from Rohde & Schwarz completes a scan in a matter of seconds and automatically detects potentially… Read the full news article

Avis Car Rental launches new advertising campaign highlighting its mobile app

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2016-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Car Rental today ( October 10, 2016) launched a new advertising campaign which highlights the Company’s transformational mobile app in vignettes that show off its innovative features. The first spot, called “Jet-Setter,” features a businesswoman on an airplane who utilizes the Avis mobile app to accommodate her… Read the full news article

Christchurch International Airport to host New Zealand’s first trial of fully autonomous electric vehicle

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Christchurch International Airport to host New Zealand’s first trial of fully autonomous electric vehicle   Christchurch, New Zealand, 2016-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Christchurch will host New Zealand’s first trial of a fully autonomous electric vehicle next year. HMI Technologies and Christchurch International Airport have agreed on the New Zealand based and funded trial, which… Read the full news article

First Solent announces £3m investment for 17 new state-of-the-art vehicles on its Eclipse fleet

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2016-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Customers travelling on the Bus Rapid Transport link between Fareham and Gosport will soon be travelling in brand-new, state-of-the-art vehicles after bus operator, First Solent, unveiled a £3m investment in 17 new vehicles. The 17 new high-spec vehicles, which all come fitted with free wi-fi, USB charging… Read the full news article

First Bus introduces new fuel-efficient buses equipped with latest technology on service U1 Lower Oldfield Park to University of Bath

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2016-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — University of Bath students will soon be travelling to and from Uni in eight new fuel-efficient vehicles, equipped with the latest technology which allows them to charge their smartphone and connect to the internet at the same time.  First Bus is introducing the new vehicles on service… Read the full news article

Russian flagship carrier Aeroflot brings Apple Pay to its customers

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Moscow, 2016-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot, Russian flagship carrier, today (06 October 2016) brings its customers Apple Pay, which is transforming mobile payments with an easy, secure and private way to pay that’s fast and convenient. Aeroflot website payment page will feature Apple Pay as a new way to pay for the airline’s services…. Read the full news article

Bombardier Inc. announces the appointment of Olivier Marcil as VP External Relations

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Montréal, 2016-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Inc. announced today the appointment of Olivier Marcil as Vice President External Relations, reporting directly to Mike Nadolski, Vice President Communications and Public Affairs. In this position, Mr. Marcil will be responsible for developing and supporting the company’s external communications activities, with a specific focus on media relations,… Read the full news article

Bombardier Transportation to provide fleet maintenance services for Southern California Regional Rail Authority

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New agreement continues long-term partnership with Southern California Regional Rail Authority Latest contract strengthens Bombardier’s leadership position as rail services provider BERLIN, 2016-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation announced today that it has signed a new contract with the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) of Los Angeles, California to… Read the full news article

Bombardier Transportation to supply 665 new BOMBARDIER AVENTRA vehicles to Angel Trains for Abellio’s East Anglia Franchise in the UK

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AVENTRA vehicles will enable Abellio East Anglia to increase frequency and reduce passenger’s journey times Bombardier maintenance services teams will help ensure more reliable service BERLIN, 2016-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has today signed a contract to supply 665 new BOMBARDIER AVENTRA vehicles to Angel Trains, for operation by Abellio… Read the full news article

Bombardier Transportation extends current train service agreement with Arriva CrossCountry Trains

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Fleet maintenance contract extended for three years Bombardier has supported the CrossCountry Voyager fleet since it first entered passenger service BERLIN, 2016-Oct-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has signed a three year extension to its current Train Service Agreement (TSA) with Arriva CrossCountry Trains (XC), extending service until October 2019. The… Read the full news article

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and Jazz Aviation of Halifax, Nova Scotia extend Smarts Parts agreement

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Longer-term agreement provides component support for the airline’s growing fleet of Q400 aircraft until December 2025  Jazz now the largest customer of the Q400 aircraft Smart Parts program Montréal, 2016-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and Jazz Aviation LP (“Jazz”) of Halifax, Nova Scotia announced today that the airline has extended its… Read the full news article