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SITA keen to expand the use of facial recognition technology at airports
Airlines

Air travel technology provider SITA says it is working with airports, airlines and the Australian government to expand the use of biometrics as part of efforts to help speed up and improve the passenger experience. In March 2017, Air New Zealand, Brisbane Airport and SITA commenced an Australia-first trial featuring the use of facial recognition

SITA keen to expand the use of facial recognition technology at airports
Airlines

Air travel technology provider SITA says it is working with airports, airlines and the Australian government to expand the use of biometrics as part of efforts to help speed up and improve the passenger experience. In March 2017, Air New Zealand, Brisbane Airport and SITA commenced an Australia-first trial featuring the use of facial recognition

Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia to end trans-Tasman alliance
Airlines

Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia are ending their alliance on trans-Tasman routes. The partnership is due to expire in October 2018 and both airlines said on Wednesday they would not seek an extension of the tie-up from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). Virgin Australia said in its statement it had “received notice

Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia to end trans-Tasman alliance
Airlines

Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia are ending their alliance on trans-Tasman routes. The partnership is due to expire in October 2018 and both airlines said on Wednesday they would not seek an extension of the tie-up from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). Virgin Australia said in its statement it had “received notice

Virgin Australia plans July 2 start for Sydney-Hong Kong flights
Airlines

Virgin Australia will launch its daily Sydney-Hong Kong nonstop service at the start of July. The airline first announced plans to operate the route in February, without specifying a start date. However, Virgin Australia said on Tuesday it will join Cathay Pacific and Qantas on the busy Sydney-Hong Kong route from July 2 2018. It

Virgin Australia to start Sydney-Hong Kong on July 2
Airlines

Virgin Australia will launch its daily Sydney-Hong Kong nonstop service at the start of July. The airline first announced plans to operate the route in February, without specifying a start date. However, Virgin Australia said on Tuesday it will join Cathay Pacific and Qantas on the busy Sydney-Hong Kong route from July 2 2018. It