Passengers checking in at Terminal 3 will receive their mobile boarding pass via email or SMS. Passengers who check in online can load their boarding pass into their Apple Wallet or Google Wallet, or retrieve their boarding pass on the user-friendly Emirates App. The checked-in baggage receipt is also emailed directly to passengers, or available in the Emirates App.

This initiative will significantly reduce paper waste while simultaneously offering a convenient and speedy digitised check in experience for passengers departing Dubai. It reduces the risk of lost or misplaced boarding passes, giving passengers peace of mind when travelling.

The mobile boarding pass can be used throughout the travel journey – in Dubai Duty Free, at security and for boarding, simply by showing the boarding pass on the phone. Emirates agents and airport staff will simply scan the QR code on the mobile boarding pass as passengers move through the airport and onto the aircraft.

Some passengers may still require a physical boarding pass to be printed – for instance when travelling with infants, unaccompanied minors, passengers requiring special assistance, passengers with onwards flights on other airlines, and all passengers travelling on flights to the US.

The option to print a boarding pass is available by request to Emirates agents at check-in counters, if passengers do not have a mobile device, or if they are unable to access the information on their devices for reasons such as: running out of battery power, a system breakdown or glitch, message delivery delay, or inability to access WIFI, network or a data package.

Millions of Emirates passengers have already been enjoying the convenience of digitally enabled journeys. In addition to convenient check-in and itinerary management, those who use the Emirates app can also access digital menus in advance, and spend time curating a playlist of favourite movies, TV shows and music playlists available on ice, which they can synchronise from their app the moment they board to save time.

Smooth biometric journeys in Dubai

Registered passengers can now enjoy a seamless travel experience at Dubai International Airport, where they will be able to use the biometric machines or smart gates to go through various airport stations.

UAE Residents can register to use the Smart Gates at Emirates Terminal 3 and speed through Immigration every time they return to Dubai. UAE citizens and residents can use their passport, boarding pass, or a valid UAE ID, while GCC nationals or visitors eligible for visa on arrival can pass through the Smart Gates with a biometric passport.

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This latest move comes as Airport Dimensions drives significant growth of its business across the globe, is now operating in 50 locations at many of the world’s most prestigious airports. From gaming spaces to sleep options, it is now leading the field when it comes to providing personalized environments and experiences.

This bespoke creation of Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club will astound guests and offer a space that honours a localised and meaningful part of their journey. The 11,640 square foot lounge provides dedicated areas for recharging, including two wellness rooms that feature anti-gravity massage chairs and guided meditations from Master Well-Being Educator & Healer, Devi Brown, two dual-head shower rooms, and all-gender restrooms stocked with Apotheke products. The beautifully designed space celebrates the best of Bostonian culture, and features artwork from Boston-based artist, Silvia López Chavez, while offering amazing views of the iconic Boston Harbor and the Boston Logan airfield. Meanwhile the dining experience includes menu items from acclaimed Boston chef, Douglass Williams (of Boston’s MIDA and APIZZA), a signature taproom offering local craft beer, and coffee from Beverly, Massachusetts Atomic Coffee Roasters. A focal point is the centrepiece bar, which serves wine and cocktails, as well as made-to-order and ready-to-eat food options.

“My entire career has been spent in the travel industry, I have visited many airport lounges, but this experience is like no other,” said Nancy Knipp, President Americas at Airport Dimensions. “From the moment I stepped off the elevator, I realized we are setting a new trend in airport lounge hospitality. Guests are greeted by an attentive team that actively connects and engages, enhancing their journey. Hats off to the Airport Dimensions and JPMorgan Chase & Co. teams who successfully aligned together to bring Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club to life! It is gratifying to introduce this industry leading, innovative lounge to the US market.”

Ed Freni, Aviation Director at MASSPORT said: “We are excited to partner with Chase and Airport Dimensions to celebrate the opening of the Sapphire Lounge by The Club at Logan Airport. Spaces like this one will enhance the travel experience for all passengers including the thousands of visitors that come to New England to enjoy everything the region has to offer.”

“Chase Sapphire is leading the charge when it comes to creating one-of-a-kind opportunities for its travellers and our new lounge in Boston paves the way for Sapphire’s benefits to enhance our cardmembers’ airport experience,” said Dana Pouwels, Managing Director, Sapphire Lounge General Manager and Head of Chase Sapphire Partnerships. “Sapphire Reserve cardmembers are travellers by nature, so we’re upgrading their travel journey with elevated airport lounges that unlock new dining, wellness and cultural experiences.”

The lounge will be available to Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers that are enrolled as members of Priority Pass, the original and market leading airport experiences program. Priority Pass Members without a Sapphire Reserve card can use their membership entitlements for one visit per calendar year, in addition to future visits for both members and guests being at a preferential, discounted rate of US$75. Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers will also continue to enjoy Priority Pass Select membership, providing them with access to a global network of 1300 airport lounges and travel experiences.

Airport Dimensions looks forward to more Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club experiences with lounges coming to Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport, New York’s LaGuardia Airport, Philadelphia International Airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and San Diego International Airport.

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Through this new concept store, DFS will feature brands that are not already available at its main beauty store in Terminal 4, providing exclusive access to some of the hottest names in the business. An extensive collection of iconic and niche products will cater to beauty aficionados’ every want and desire, making it the one stop beauty destination.

DFS is excited to announce that it will be bringing three trending brands to travel retail for the first time. Kylie Jenner’s namesake cosmetic brand, Kylie; head-to-toe skincare sensation, Drunk Elephant as well as one of New York’s best kept secrets, Mario Badescu are all now available at JFK’s Terminal 4.

New to DFS New York, the concept store presents the following popular beauty brands; Anastasia Beauty, Benefit, Dior Backstage, Farmacy, IT Cosmetics, Malin & Goetz, Moroccan Oil, Nars, as well as stock firm favorites such as MAC on its shelves. “DFS is excited to bring in this concept and these brands to respond to the latest beauty trends that are relevant to New Yorkers, domestic travelers, as well as international passengers in a one-stop standalone concept,” said Timothy Bidmead, General Manager for DFS, John F. Kennedy International Airport.

DFS and JFKIAT, the operator of Terminal 4 at JFK Airport, commemorated the opening with a special ribbon cutting event on May 10 that featured a line-up of experiences for travelers, including a live DJ, a selfie station, a product demo station and a makeup artist.

From May 10 through to June 11, expect a range of in-store activations to surprise and delight customers from brand demonstrations to promotional offers. During the peak hours of 4pm-8pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, a makeup artist will be on hand to provide inspiration and makeovers while a resident DJ will be playing a set to keep shoppers entertained.

Available for domestic visitors to John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 4, the new DFS beauty concept store can be found in the Retail Hall between the A and B Concourses.

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The new frequency will be added on Wednesday, operated by a Boeing 777 aircraft following the regular night flight departure from the Luanda International Airport. On this route, the average load factor is 73%, a positive reference within the civil aviation benchmarking. Ticket sales are open already, and passengers benefit from special conditions for purchases made exclusively via the TAAG.com website.

More than a point-to-point link, Sao Paulo and Luanda are positioned as connection hubs between Latin America, Africa, and Europe, with growing transatlantic demand of passengers, from tourists, families, and the business segment, in transit to TAAG in those geographies.

TAAG is committed to continually improving customer service, providing families and the corporate segment with greater connection availability covering destinations with high demand.

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• Allowing aircraft owners globally to move to Vista’s asset free Program membership by easily and quickly divesting their current asset to Vista Global Trading;
• Accelerating lead times in a highly fragmented market, through a global infrastructure of experts and rapid decision making;
• Providing support to existing aircraft owners, operators and brokers by integrating institutional expert knowledge through comprehensive technology and analytical market support.

Vista Global Trading will be led by Bill Papariella, Chief Business Officer at Vista – which he joined in 2022 following its acquisition of Jet Edge. Bill is also a member of the Vista group’s Executive Committee.

Announcing the creation of Vista Global Trading, Thomas Flohr, Vista’s Founder and Chairman said: “The launch of Vista Global Trading confirms Vista’s position as the driver of innovation and change, and is the start of an exciting new chapter for the global business aviation industry. We are transforming the trading marketplace worldwide to enable valuable transactions to occur when speed and market appropriateness is critical, whilst giving access to asset free flying solutions globally through Vista’s subscription memberships. Following Vista’s acquisition of Jet Edge last year, Bill’s outstanding leadership and expertise have been critical in the expansion of our service offerings and I am delighted that he will be playing a central role in driving the success of Vista Global Trading.”

Bill Papariella, Chief Business Officer at Vista and Vista Global Trading said: “I am thrilled to announce this new service. It leverages the huge power of being part of the Vista universe and capitalizes on a key opportunity across the increasingly diversified requirements of the business aviation world. Vista Global Trading will benefit aircraft owners, large corporations, Vista Members, global fleet operators and the brokerage community by providing them with further opportunity to trade their assets. It will help maximize the efficiency of their assets during their lifecycle, and enjoy seamless and quick access to Vista’s asset free subscription Program, securing guaranteed availability on a global fleet of over 360 aircraft, by trading in their asset to us. Our unique team of global experts specialize in the current valuations of all aircraft types and have deep expertise in assessing the ever-changing industry market and financing dynamics.”

Vista Global Trading will utilize Vista’s existing aircraft management offering and its full-service aircraft brokerage. Vista Aircraft Management, the Group’s private aviation management company for owners with ultra-long range, large cabin and super-midsize aircraft will become an ancillary charter management arm of Vista Global Trading. Jet Edge Partners, will continue to operate as a separate U.S. aircraft sales and listing company led by Kevin White, and will have a close partnership with Vista Global Trading, as its subsidiary aircraft brokerage.

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“Airlines work hard to get their passengers to their destinations on time and do their best to minimize the impacts of any delays. Airlines already have financial incentives to get their passengers to their destination as planned. Managing delays and cancellations is very costly for airlines. And passengers can take their loyalty to other carriers if they are not satisfied with service levels. The added layer of expense that this regulation will impose will not create a new incentive, but it will have to be recouped –which is likely to have an impact on ticket prices,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General.

Additionally, the regulation could raise unrealistic expectations among travelers that are unlikely to be met. Most situations would not be covered by this regulation as weather is responsible for the bulk of air travel delays and flight cancellations. Air traffic controller shortages played a role in last year’s delays and are also an issue in 2023, as the Federal Aviation Administration has acknowledged with its request that airlines reduce their flight schedules to the New York metropolitan area. Runway closures and equipment failures also contribute to delays and cancellations. Additionally, supply chain issues in the aircraft manufacturing and support sectors have resulted in aircraft delivery delays and parts shortages over which airlines have little or no control but which impact reliability.

While the DOT carefully notes that airlines will only be responsible for compensating passengers for delays and cancellations for which the airline is deemed responsible, severe weather and other issues can have knock-on effects for days or even weeks later, at which point it can be difficult to impossible to isolate a single causal factor.

Furthermore, experience shows that punitive regulations like this have no impact on the level of flight delays and cancellations. A thorough examination of the European Union’s passenger rights regulation, EU261, released in 2020 by the European Commission (Study on the Current Level of Passenger Protection in the EU, Final Report), found the opposite to be true. Cancellations overall nearly doubled from 67,000 in 2011 to 131,700 in 2018. The same outcome occurred with flight delays, which rose from 60,762 to 109,396. While the share of airline attributable delays as a percentage of total delays shrank, the report attributed this to an increase in delays classed as extraordinary circumstances – such as air traffic control delays.

“Aviation is a highly integrated activity involving a number of different partners, each of whom has a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the air transport system. Instead of singling out airlines as this proposal most assuredly does, the Biden Administration should be working toward ensuring a fully funded FAA, a fully staffed controller workforce, and completing the rollout of the decades-delayed FAA NextGen air traffic control modernization program,” said Walsh.

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Reflecting the overall economic slowdown, FRA’s cargo throughput (comprising airfreight and airmail) continued to decline by 8.5 percent year-on-year to 154,926 metric tons in April 2023. In contrast, aircraft movements rose by 9.8 percent year-on-year to 35,503 takeoffs and landings. Accumulated maximum takeoff weights or MTOWs climbed by 9.4 percent year-on-year to about 2.2 million metric tons.

The airports in Fraport’s international portfolio also reported ongoing traffic growth. Ljubljana Airport (LJU) in Slovenia registered 95,105 passengers in April 2023 (up 36.8 percent year-on-year). Fraport’s Brazilian airports of Fortaleza (FOR) and Porto Alegre (POA), saw combined traffic increase to 962,787 passengers (up 7,1 percent). In Peru, Lima Airport (LIM) served some 1.6 million passengers (up 13.2 percent). Traffic at the 14 Greek regional airports surged to a total of 1.6 million passengers in the reporting month (up 17.9 percent). The Fraport Twin Star airports of Burgas (BOJ) and Varna (VAR) on the Bulgarian Riviera welcomed 151,109 passengers overall – a gain of 57.5 percent year-on-year. Traffic at Antalya Airport (AYT) in Turkey grew by 38.1 percent to 2.1 million passengers. Along with Fraport’s Greek airports, BOJ and VAR in Bulgaria also surpassed the pre-crisis traffic levels of 2019 in the reporting month.

1 The Fraport Traffic Figures for the last ten years are now available in our digital TrafficSheet. You can use this tool to compare various data by different categories.

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Hosting the event for the first time, Aarhus Airport and VisitAarhus will welcome Europe’s aviation industry to one of Denmark’s oldest cities from 22-24 April 2024 for the 17th Routes Europe.

Aarhus Airport serves the Greater Aarhus metropolitan area which is the fifth-largest market in the Nordic region. Delegates attending Routes Europe 2024 will be able to experience the all-new Aarhus Airport boasting brand new terminal and an in-airport hotel. The airport also offers rapid access to the centre of Aarhus, Denmark’s second-largest city, where visitors can experience cosmopolitan shopping boulevards, world-class museums and internationally award-winning tourist attractions.

The city has also had the fastest growing major inbound visitor economy in the Nordics for most of the last nine years, and it is still growing. Aarhus handles almost 70% of all Danish imports and exports as well as cruise ships in its city centre deepwater harbour, and has one of the largest freight capacities in Scandinavia at 12m tonnes annually. A fast growing and exciting major economy in Scandinavia, Aarhus is one of the happiest and most eco-friendly cities in the world.

Lotta Sandsgaard, CEO of Aarhus Airport; said “We are happy to have been chosen to host Routes Europe 2024 and look forward to welcoming delegates to Aarhus. We will do all we can to make sure all attendees have a unique and outstanding experience in our vibrant city, starting at our all-new airport terminal. After record breaking April passenger numbers, our market is fizzing with opportunity, underlining the fantastic development the city, economy and airport are going through. Delegates coming to Aarhus in April 2024 will discover our region’s beautiful nature, culture, rich history, innovation and of course a world class Routes Europe event.”

Steven Small, Director of Routes; said “We are thrilled to be taking Routes Europe 2024 to Aarhus, Denmark’s vibrant second city. Aarhus boasts a thriving economy and is committed to promoting tourism and enhancing direct connectivity. The city’s airport serves the fifth largest population in Scandinavia, and its modern new terminal has doubled its floor space, offering enhanced facilities for passengers. By providing a first-hand experience of the city and its surroundings to key decision makers from the region’s airlines and airports, Routes Europe will serve as a catalyst for future growth.”

Budapest Airport crowned Routes Europe Marketing Award winner

Budapest Airport was celebrating last night, after being crowned the winner of the Routes Europe 2023 Marketing Awards in Łódź. The Hungarian gateway beat off strong competition from other airports in the 4-20 million category to take the title at the ceremony, which took place in the monumental industrial and cultural structure of EC1 in the Polish city.

Budapest Airport’s message puts the gateway at the forefront of airline route development leading BUD to be crowned Routes Europe Marketing Award winner 2023 (4-20 million passengers category).

Uniquely judged and voted for by airlines, the awards recognise excellence in air service development globally. Budapest’s extensive B2B marketing efforts not only made a substantial impact with the judging panel, but also the airport’s growth and success over the last year seeing the capital city airport surpass 12 million passengers, which is 75% of pre-pandemic passenger traffic. Securing 13 new routes, including five new destinations in 2022, the airport has already announced 12 new routes for this year, among them seven new destinations.

Balázs Bogáts, CCO, Budapest Airport exclaims: “This is an extremely proud moment for everyone at Budapest Airport. We won the accolade back in 2019, and as this is the first European awards ceremony since then, it’s an added honour that we have retained the title.” He added: “Our innovative marketing activities and moving forward together are at the heart of what we do at BUD which puts us at the forefront of airline route development. This award shows that the global airline industry sees this too and is testament to the hard work of a fantastic team.”

The article Aarhus announced as host destination for Routes Europe 2024 first appeared in TravelDailyNews International.

Michael Mullaney, CEO of Fraport USA, Fraport Pittsburgh’s parent company stated: “We are delighted that the Superior Court has recognized the nature of Fraport Pittsburgh’s interest in the Airport and further determined that the Allegheny County Airport Authority’s eviction by force and without a court process was improper.”

Mr. Mullaney continued: “Fraport Pittsburgh, and all of the Fraport USA family of companies, strive to provide a high-end, and safe, shopping and dining experience for the traveling public. We look forward to further vindicating our rights as the case progresses, while expeditiously returning to our world-class management of the Pittsburgh Airport concession program and continuing to serve the Pittsburgh community in conjunction with our subtenant partners, as we have done for the past 30 plus years.”

In reaching its decision, the Superior Court noted that the Allegheny County Airport Authority’s grounds for termination were “dubious,” that its “conduct was tantamount to harassment,” and “its reasons for termination were essentially manufactured.” The Court determined that the “ACAA interfered with Fraport’s property rights and effectively forced the result it wanted” and that Fraport Pittsburgh’s harm was “irreparable.” The Court went on to rule that the ACAA improperly “employed self-help by using Allegheny County Police, who are at the Airport to protect the public safety, to advance instead its commercial interests to forcibly remove Fraport personnel from the property. By doing so, the ACAA’s actions were contrary to both the Landlord Tenant Act as well as the terms of the Master Lease limiting its remedies to only those available in law and equity and constituted irreparable harm as a matter of law.” Moreover, the Superior Court determined that the agreement between the ACAA and Fraport Pittsburgh was in fact a lease noting “These are two sophisticated parties” and that “There is nothing in the Master Lease to even give a whiff that the ACAA and Fraport intended to do anything other than enter a lease.”

Fraport Pittsburgh is being represented in this matter by the firm of Nelson Mullins and their Pittsburgh-based attorneys Tom Jones, Ron Hicks, Kevin Meacham, and Cara Brack.

The article Appellate Court orders reinstatement of Fraport Pittsburgh as Master Tenant at the Pittsburgh International Airport first appeared in TravelDailyNews International.

This will be the only direct flight connecting Scotland and China when it begins operating next month.

Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport, said: “The return of direct flights to Beijing is fantastic news as we gear up for a hugely exciting summer, and is further evidence of the strong recovery we’re seeing here at Edinburgh. This service will be the only one operating between Scotland and China when it is introduced and is a real show of faith in the market by Hainan Airlines. This important connectivity will provide a boost to Scotland’s universities and tourism industry, open up a wealth of new business opportunities, and enable better access to other parts of the world. We’re sure it will be highly valued whether it be by students travelling between the two countries to study, families reconnecting, or tourists travelling to visit new places.”

Transport Minister Kevin Stewart said: “I welcome the announcement of this direct service between Edinburgh Airport and Beijing, which is an important development for both Edinburgh and Scotland’s international connectivity. This direct connectivity is great news for people and businesses in both Scotland and China, building strong links for business and exports, as well as making it easier for visitors and students to come and experience Scotland.”

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