Tag: aviation

Hospitality Growing AI Super Powers in 2026 for Better Customer Experiences

We’ve already taken a look at how AI will shape up many markets in 2026, with insights from around the business world. In the hospitality sector, the barrage of insights and pace of change merits its own article, with revolution...

2026 Predictions: The Year AI Turns Nasty and Makes Us Lazy?

2025 goes out with an increasingly nasty smell around AI. First, there’s the ongoing risk of a bubble and crash among the major providers. And, this week, memory manufacturer Micron announced the closure of its popular, if niche, consumer/performance provider...

London Luton Airport Boosts Career Pathways for the Next Generation

London Luton Airport has been doing a star turn at recent customer experience awards events. The hard-working airport CX team took home Bronze for Best Customer-Centric Culture at last week’s International Customer Experience Awards. And at the recent UK Customer Experience...

AI adoption in corporate travel surges, yet support and integration challenges persist

A new study conducted by Serko and Sabre Corporation reveals that AI and genAI are rapidly reshaping corporate travel, with over 90% of surveyed travel managers reporting some level of AI usage. The primary drivers for AI adoption include cost...

Taking flight: navigating the complexities of modern airport customer experience

In the fast-paced world of air travel, customer experience can make all the difference between a stressful journey and a seamless adventure. “We take away the stress… we look after them from curb to wing,” Suzanne Tormey, operations manager at Dublin...

EU consumer protections under fire: weakened passenger rights, gender gaps in tech, and gambling scandals

EU plans to weaken passenger compensation rules   The EU is considering changes to its air passenger rights regulation, EU261, which could reduce compensation for flight delays. Passengers can claim compensation if a flight arrives three hours late, but a new proposal...

From Stansted to New York: Sally Alington builds a CX powerhouse

The year has barely begun and Ethos Farm, the CX consultancy founded by Sally Alington, has already opened an office in Mexico, upgraded its technology offering and closed a major deal in Saudi Arabia. But those who’ve met the ebullient CEO...

TAV Airports puts passengers first with innovation competition

In July, TAV Airports kicked off an innovation competition to give startups across Turkey, France and Jordan the opportunity to meet investors, gain exposure and win support to develop their ideas.  The Airport Innovation Days competition, which is held in conjunction with Group...

Makers of Happy: the programme that empowered employees and satisfied customers

The pandemic wrought havoc on the travel industry. A near complete ban on international travel left airlines grounded, hotels empty and tourist operators struggling to survive. As revenues tumbled across the board, airlines and operators were forced to make drastic...