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[PHOTOS] JetBlue’s A220 Design Capitalizes on Long-Haul Comfort Features
January 13, 2021  | Written by Marisa Garcia
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JetBlue has unveiled the design of its new Airbus A220-300, which promises customers an elevated passenger experience traditionally associated with long-haul flights on wide-body aircraft. JetBlue’s first A220 was delivered to the airline’s home at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 5 in New York on December 31, 2020, and is the first of 70 […]

APEX Health Safety Powered by SimpliFlying Sets New Gold Standard for Air Travel
January 12, 2021  | Written by Justin Mulfati
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APEX Health Safety powered by SimpliFlying establishes a coherent industry standard that customers can use to make informed air travel choices. The 2021 outlook remains muddy for travelers and the aviation industry at large. Year-over-year demand is down approximately 60%. Border restrictions, quarantine requirements and the unpredictable nature of the virus all act as barriers […]

Opinion: Non-Cash Refund Alternatives Key to Airline Recovery
January 7, 2021  | Written by Maryann Simson
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Tobias Wessels is founder of Silicon Valley-based Rebound Travel Technologies (Rebound), which aims to increase customer loyalty for airlines and the broader travel industry with its cash retention platform. He’s of the opinion that: Airlines need to act more quickly and work cooperatively with their customers to make it through this crisis together.  Tobias Wessels, […]

Investment Strategy: The Challenges of Innovating During a Pandemic
December 22, 2020  | Written by Seth Miller
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With COVID-19, the aviation industry is scrambling to build new tools and processes that safeguard passengers. But scaling and delivering far-reaching value on innovations is more challenging than ever, a panel at Virtual Expo hears. This article originally appeared in Expo Daily Experience. Read the full issues and register for FTE APEX Virtual Expo — the platform will remain open […]

An Ounce of Prevention: Addressing Future Biosecurity Concerns
December 21, 2020  | Written by Justin Mulfati
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As the travel industry looks to rebound, what kinds of biosecurity protocols and procedures will support recovery in the near-term? A panel on “Biosecurity in the Post-Pandemic World” at Virtual Expo looks to recent case studies for clues. This article originally appeared in Expo Daily Experience. Read the full issues and register for FTE APEX Virtual Expo — the […]

Building Back Better: Airlines Connect With IFC
 | Written by Seth Miller
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Airlines are finding opportunity amid the COVID-19 downturn to take operations-focused connectivity projects off the back burner, further reinforcing the business case for IFC, say leaders from Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. This article originally appeared in Expo Daily Experience. Read the full issues and register for FTE APEX Virtual Expo — the platform will remain open as a […]

It’s a Sprint: How Finnair Stays Agile
December 18, 2020  | Written by Howard Slutsken
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Finnair’s Esamatti Vuolle reveals the methodology behind his team’s success on a panel highlighting pioneering digital case studies at Virtual Expo. This article originally appeared in Expo Daily Experience. Read the full issues and register for FTE APEX Virtual Expo — the platform will remain open as a resource until January 8. Finnair’s agility and investment in the digital […]

Identity Rules: How COVID Is Affecting Biometrics in Aviation
December 17, 2020  | Written by Kristina Velan
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What will it take for biometrics technology to become commonplace and how is the pandemic affecting its adoption? Representatives from Delta Air Lines, Star Alliance, US Customs and Border Protection and more, share their thoughts during the two-part Biometrics Summit at Virtual Expo. This article originally appeared in Expo Daily Experience. Read the full issues and register for FTE […]