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Gatwick Airport trials boarding by seat number to reduce queues

London Gatwick is trialling a new boarding technique in partnership with easyJet in a bid to avoid queues and congestion at gates.

Budapest Airport rolls out WeChat Pay for Chinese passengers

Having introduced both Alipay and China Union Pay, Budapest Airport and Heinemann Duty Free have now rolled out WeChat Pay for Chinese passengers. Visitors from China can enjoy the same cashless payment experience in Budapest Airport, as they have at home.

Manchester Airport introduces AirPortr baggage delivery service

Manchester Airports Group has announced a new partnership with travel technology scaleup AirPortr to expand home bag check-in and delivery services to Manchester Airport.

Schiphol Airport rolls out Internet of Things applications

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has announced the roll-out of its own network for Internet of Things applications at the airport. The network offers coverage in all public areas such as the arrival and departure halls, lounges, piers and Schiphol Plaza, and in non-public areas such as the baggage basements and aprons.

Fraport trials AI-powered autonomous robot at Frankfurt Airport

Frankfurt Airport has introduced a new self-driving guide robot, called YAPE, to accompany passengers to their gates and help them transport their luggage.