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From January, Air France will be offering the Apple TV streaming service on board its aircraft to enhance its in-flight entertainment (IFE) offering. With the option of extending the service on arrival.

The Lufthansa group is joining the ranks of Starlink subscribers. The fleet will be equipped with SpaceX technology from 2026.

The Lufthansa Group and technology solutions provider Amadeus have entered into a revolutionary partnership to make booking, modifying and managing flights even simpler and more intuitive for travellers.

Diane Rambaldini (Crossing Skills & Lumérique), cybersecurity expert, gives her analysis and advice on how to combine mobility and data security.

United has updated its mobile application with new features based on artificial intelligence.

From the beginning of 2026, the IAG group will start equipping its fleet with Starlink technology on British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL, Vueling and Aer Lingus aircraft.

The American hotel reservation and management site HotelPlanner is launching a 24-hour reservation system using an AI-based travel agent. Bluffing according to users.

Travel eSIMs have revolutionised phone roaming abroad. But the market could be in for a dramatic shake-up as traditional operators enter the fray, says a CCS Insight report.

Passengers are losing patience with airport procedures. According to SITA's latest IT Insights report, slow border controls, manual procedures and the use of paper documents are no longer meeting passengers' expectations.

In anticipation of the advent in 2026 of a European digital wallet storing identity documents and means of payment, Amadeus and Lufthansa have tested this solution, which paves the way for seamless travel.

In Paris and London, two easyHotel hotels are distributing room keys in Apple Wallet, which can be accessed via an iPhone or Apple Watch.

A single customer account for business and personal travel, simplified accounting management: SNCF Connect, the all-in-one sustainable mobility service designed and developed by SNCF Connect & Tech, recently unveiled new pro features and a dedicated Pro Area accessible from the customer account. To find out more, the SNCF Connect teams will be meeting business travel professionals at the IFTM trade fair.

Korean Air is adding a new "Incheon Airport Guide" feature to its mobile application, giving passengers access to essential information in real time as they pass through the Korean hub.

Apple has unveiled its new iPhone 17 range, with more powerful models and a newcomer among its smartphones, the ultra-slim iPhone Air.

Bluetooth is becoming the norm on board TAP Air Portugal aircraft for a more comfortable travel experience... and a reduced environmental impact.

The Kolet e-sim aims to revolutionise connectivity abroad, thanks to close cooperation with the major players in the travel industry, as explained by Eduardo Ronzano, CEO and co-founder of Kolet.

Qatar Airways has completed the installation of the Starlink system on its fleet of Boeing 777s, with the promise of XXL connectivity.

Marseille Provence airport is continuing its technological revolution in terminal 1 with an accessible and intuitive AI voice assistant.

Booking Agent is the latest artificial intelligence innovation unveiled by SAP Concur.

BCD Travel is extending its partnership with Oversee to automate the processing of requests from business travellers.