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Delta Air Lines is promising a seamless experience from the moment you step out of the taxi onto the plane, thanks to the use of facial recognition. The US airline has unveiled the first biometric terminal at the world's busiest international airport, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. More specifically, Terminal F, which houses...

With 33.3 million passengers in 2017, representing growth of 1.3 % at its two airports, Tegel and Schönefeld, Berlin is Germany's third-largest airport city. However, its capacity is limited, with business travellers often having to transit via Frankfurt and Munich, the country's two main air hubs, to reach their destination.

Many business travellers consider working in the airport while waiting for their flight. Powwownow has published a ranking of the airports most conducive to remote working on its website. Flight punctuality, overall quality of service and Wi-Fi access were all taken into account in the ranking...

In 2019, the number of flights to Northern Europe from Marseille is set to increase. A fourth daily service between London Heathrow and Marseille-Provence airports will be introduced by British Airways from 31 March. Business travellers will be able to make a round trip within the...

While many rankings assess the quality of airports, Ector's ranking focuses on their accessibility. The valet parking service has used four criteria to rank the 50 largest international airports in terms of passenger traffic: the distance of the airport from the city centre, the availability and price of transport, the capacity of the airport...

Next stop: Mérignac? In short, this is the question being put to the people of Bordeaux by the metropolitan authorities, whose ambition is to improve services to the Mérignac airport area. Until 25 October, residents can have their say on this issue, which is the subject of a public enquiry. A dedicated website has been set up...

In the end, there is a relatively limited choice of connections between Europe and Australia. From Europe, Singapore Airlines offers the most extensive Australian network, with half a dozen cities and convenient, short connections. But Singapore Airlines also has to contend with competition from Emirates - the airline's partner in...

Economic crisis or not in Turkey, nothing should disrupt the opening of Europe's largest airport at the end of October. The new Istanbul airport - a provisional name pending a final decision - is located 35 km north of the city and is expected to handle up to 90 million passengers. By the next...

IRELAND Dublin, the transatlantic specialist When you think of air hubs between Europe and North America, London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Paris CDG naturally spring to mind. But there is another hub that stands out among the most important airports on the North Atlantic route: Dublin. For this airport not only attracts hordes of carriers...

Business travellers wishing to limit contact with bacteria should beware of appearances: the riskiest areas are not the most obvious. In fact, BMC Infectious Diseases has published a study revealing the presence of a respiratory virus in 50 % of the samples taken from plastic bins used to...

Business travellers in the Nantes region are certainly being pampered by the airlines, which are opening more and more routes at Nantes-Atlantique airport. Following in the footsteps of Lufthansa, British Airways, Brussels Airlines and, more recently, Aigle Azur - which has scheduled its first domestic flight here - easyJet is strengthening its position at the Nantes hub. The airline has just...

Based on the experience of 11,265 passengers, the Which? report takes a number of criteria into account, including queuing times, customer service and the quality of facilities, when ranking UK airports. Luton airport achieved a customer satisfaction rating of 35%, the lowest...

The opening of the new Terminal 2 at Seoul Incheon International Airport in February symbolises the ambitions of both Korean Air, Korea's national airline, and the national airport authorities. Incheon is ideally located in North Asia - the continent's largest air transport market - as it incorporates the most important...

IAG, through its subsidiary Level, is investing in Vienna airport. The low-cost carrier, known mainly for its long-haul routes, has announced the launch of 14 new short-haul routes from the Austrian capital. The first routes were inaugurated in July, with others due to follow by September. It is interesting to note that these...

Expansion Toulouse in growth mode The champagne was certainly popped at Toulouse Blagnac. In 2017, the airport recorded one million extra passengers in a single year, a leap of 14.5 %. An all-time record in France. With more than 9.2 million passengers, Toulouse overtook Marseille in the rankings...

"2018 is set to be a record year for air traffic, with some 11 million flights scheduled within the European Union. Our current air traffic system is struggling to cope with the constant increase in traffic and other disruptions, which on average affect 50,000 passengers facing delays every day...

Lovers of the great Canadian outdoors will now have access to a more spacious lounge when they fly through St. John's. Air Canada plans to open a Maple Leaf Lounge at the eastern Canadian airport this autumn. This new waiting area, located in the recently expanded departure area, will cover 332 m², compared with...

Paris Aéroport is offering all travellers a unique opportunity to relax with free Yoga Nidra sessions at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly airports. Created and taught by the Tigre Yoga Club team, these short sessions, accompanied by relaxation to the sound of Tibetan bowls, are ideal for getting away from it all before...

Sydney airport is currently testing a new biometric technology. This technology allows passengers to be identified by their face. The procedure involves four phases: check-in, baggage drop-off, lounge access and boarding. "In the future, passengers will no longer have to juggle between their passport and their suitcase at check-in, or rummage through their luggage to...

Bitcoin fever has reached Schiphol. The Dutch airport is experimenting with crypto-currencies. Since 20 June, business travellers have been able to exchange their euros for virtual money instead of converting them into standard currency. "Schihpol is constantly looking for ways to innovate and provide optimum service for its passengers. With the...