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Op-Ed: Pandemic is Spurring Airport Innovation, Amazon is Poised to Benefit
March 4, 2021  | Written by Justin Mulfati
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In this instalment of Expert Opinions, APEX Media’s Op-Ed series, Ramon Lo, former publisher at Airport Experience News, dives into the pandemic behaviors that travelers have adopted for the long-term. A company like Amazon, he believes, is well-positioned to dominate in this new era. Lo is currently director of Marketing at insurance and risk management […]

Opinion: Entertainment is an Easy Value-Add, Especially Post-COVID-19
March 1, 2021  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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Having spent 25 years in content sales and distribution with Southern Star, Endemol and Endemol Shine, and now with Flame Distribution, Kirsten Cargill knows content and content distribution. Flame specializes in the distribution of factual entertainment and has a global customer base. As airlines and transport operators recover from COVID-19, entertainment offers an easy value-add […]

PIT Solidifies Reputation as Center of Innovation
February 26, 2021  | Written by Justin Mulfati
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The xBridge at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is a place where companies can collaborate and get creative. Now that three local firms have joined, the space is buzzing with new ideas poised to increase efficiency and safety during a time when new solutions are being welcomed with open arms. For PIT’s airport operator Allegheny County […]

Op-Ed: Reimagining Economy Class Will Bring Passengers Back, Says RedCabin CEO
February 23, 2021  | Written by Monica Wick
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In this instalment of Expert Opinions, APEX Media’s Op-Ed series, Monica Wick, CEO of aviation summit series RedCabin, returns with a new piece about the importance of elevating the economy-class experience to woo leisure travelers. This cohort may emerge as the most important customer segment once the pandemic subsides and travel ramps up. As vaccination […]

SITA Report Charts Increased Airline Investment in Touchless Tech and Remote Work
 | Written by Marisa Garcia
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SITA’s 2020 Air Transport IT Insights report reveals that while airlines and airports curbed their spending last year due to COVID-19, the share of funds dedicated to deploying new technology solutions has remained relatively stable.  According to the latest iteration of SITA’s annual Air Transport IT Insights report, key priorities for airlines and airports between 2020 and 2023 are the […]

Opinion: Ancillaries That Provide Unique Experiences Will Win the Day
February 22, 2021  | Written by Justin Mulfati
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For the last 15 years, Pramod Jain has been leading companies to revolutionize the travel industry through technological innovation. Having previously headed up Sabre’s Commercial Planning Portfolio, Jain is now in chief operating officer at travel technology company Plusgrade. He’s responsible for strategy, innovation, product, technology, marketing, and customer operations and support. To drive revenue […]

IdeaNova’s Inplay IFE Portal Video Chat Feature Keeps Passengers Connected
February 19, 2021  | Written by Justin Mulfati
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Before social distancing protocols took effect, it was easy to take for granted the number of interactions passengers have with each other and with crew during a flight. IdeaNova Technologies (IdeaNova) hopes to keep the social aspect of flying alive with a new video chat feature baked into its IFE portal. Humans crave connection, especially […]

Op-Ed: Sustainable Aviation Will Only Become a Reality Through Collaboration
February 18, 2021  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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In this instalment of APEX Media’s Op-Ed series, Expert Opinions, Andrea Häussermann, Sustainability Manager at Recaro Aircraft Seating, outlines the four components she believes are central to ensuring air travel’s recovery from COVID-19 is as “green” as possible. The aviation industry is at a crossroads. We’re still reeling from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, with many […]