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Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport to deploy robotic car parking technology

Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport has signed a strategic partnership with Stanley Robotics to deploy robotic valet technology in large outdoor car parks. The first experimental phase will launch next September.

HMSHost promotes new app with Pepper the Robot

HMSHost is taking Pepper the Robot on a North American airport tour to attract and engage travellers, and encourage them to download the airport dining app, Host2Coast. The free mobile app offers travellers information on the nearest food & beverage locations, operating hours and menu.

So you think you can run an airport?

Imagine a game that puts you in the seat of an airport operator. Got it? Now add to it 28.5 million passengers flying through this airport on a yearly basis. It is Russia’s second-busiest airport, Moscow-Domodedovo, that launched a game enabling you to get a feel for what it’s like to facilitate 225,000 aircraft movements a year. Agata Lyznik gets her game on.

easyJet and Founders Factory select FLIO as one of first start-ups for accelerator programme

easyJet and Founders Factory have announced the first two travel start-ups for their Travel Tech accelerator programme: FLIO and LuckyTrip. The start-ups will receive hands-on support for six months to catapult their growth.

Munich Airport launches new ‘digital welcome mat’

Munich Airport’s relaunched and updated website features a contemporary design, comprehensive information, new features, and functionality optimised for all devices.