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Finnair uses AI to predict weather delays
The Finnish carrier has been working with Silo.AI to improve the situational awareness of air traffic with artificial intelligence.
Read More »SAS, Airbus to study hybrid and electric planes
The manufacturer Airbus has set up a new collaboration with SAS on the development of future sustainable aircraft.
Read More »Self-driving vehicle makes maiden trip at Brussels Airport
A Flanders public transit company, De Lijn, and the manufacturer 2getthere are behind a pilot project operating a self-driving people mover in Brussels.
Read More »Lufthansa, Austrian, SWISS: first rebooking chatbots
The group is launching a new customer service via Facebook Messenger that it says will allow quicker service and integrate with current customer services.
Read More »Boeing reports lower first-quarter earnings
Though Boeing’s overall earnings are down and the company has not committed to future projections, it is reporting higher earnings in some sectors and that they are working on a fix for the MAX.
Read More »Nordic startup eases meeting room bookings
Finland-based MeetingPackage promises to accelerate international growth with €1.5 million in additional investment.
Read More »Airshoppen signs duty-free deal with Novair
Airshoppen Travel Retail, part of Thomas Cook Group, has signed a three-year contract with Novair, which belongs to rival Apollo.
Read More »Airline deploys AI to fight jet lag
A personalised jet lag plan will use data and artificial intelligence to remind passengers about action to avoid the dreaded jet lag.
Read More »Amadeus and Berg-Hansen in long-term deal
The two companies are working together on innovation and new solutions that can lead to better customer service.
Read More »Seaplane airline to covert fleet to electric motors
A Canadian airline and a Seattle-based engine maker say they have come up with a shortcut to electrification.
Read More »Travelport agrees Japanese GDS venture
The new joint venture with Japan Airlines, Travelport Axess, will combine Travelport’s technology with local expertise.
Read More »Travelport boosts intellectual disability awareness
A new campaign urges travel agents to use a booking code to alert airlines about travellers who may need assistance.
Read More »World’s first “virtual personal cruise assistant”
Powered by artificial intelligence, Zoe has been designed to eventually be placed in every stateroom to “enrich the cruise vacation”.
Read More »Sixt narrows gap between rental and car sharing
A new app provides access to the continuous connectivity of its fleet and is “defining a new product category”.
Read More »New tech to ease rail travel from Sweden
A new digital solution is being prepared, which will allow people in Sweden to book international rail journeys.
Read More »Travelport extends partnership with BCD Travel
Travelport Digital will deepen its collaboration with BCD on the “digital traveller engagement solution” TripSource.
Read More »Iberia to offer virtual reality on flights
Together with the company Inflight VR, the airline plans to expand its inflight entertainment to include VR and 3D content.
Read More »SAS and Star Alliance partner with Skyscanner
The alliance is utilising the fare search engine to link directly to the alliance’s 28 member carrier websites for purchase.
Read More »SAS to take “best of Scandinavia” to Texas
The House of Scandinavia will be a “creative hub” at SXSW in Austin, and Björn Ulvaeas of ABBA and the HRH Crown Princess of Denmark will be there.
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