Navigating the Skies: American Airlines’ Battle Against ‘Gate Lice’
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Navigating the Skies: American Airlines’ Battle Against ‘Gate Lice’

Reading Time: 3 MinutePicture this: You’re at the airport, eagerly awaiting your flight, when a swarm of impatient passengers crowds the boarding gate long before their group is called. This phenomenon, humorously dubbed “gate lice,” has long plagued travelers and airline staff alike. In response, American Airlines has rolled out innovative technology to combat this boarding chaos. But…

Passenger Experience-Centered Sustainability: SAUDIA’s Innovative Service Design Approach
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Passenger Experience-Centered Sustainability: SAUDIA’s Innovative Service Design Approach

Reading Time: 2 MinuteService design is pivotal in integrating customer needs with business objectives, ultimately shaping the passenger experience while fostering competitiveness and innovation. Beyond focusing solely on operational efficiency, service design provides a comprehensive framework for problem-solving by incorporating user-driven insights into business processes. In the aviation industry, where customer experience and sustainability are emerging as key…

Social Innovation in Aviation

Social Innovation in Aviation

Reading Time: 6 Minuteby Rüveyda KOÇ Looking at today’s aviation industry, we can see that competition among airlines is increasing day by day. Aware of global goals and the potential they aim to increase, aviation industries constantly recognize the importance of change and innovation, providing these services to their customers. So, how is the delivery of service to…

Will AirAsia Transform into an E-Commerce Giant?
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Will AirAsia Transform into an E-Commerce Giant?

Reading Time: 3 Minuteby Can KURT AirAsia, the Malaysia-based low-cost airline renowned for its ticket sales to popular destinations in Asia and Europe, has gained attention for its expansive network. However, did you know that the company employs an unconventional sales strategy to achieve this? In November 2019, AirAsia made a remarkable move by starting to sell tickets…

Social Innovation Application in Aviation with the Example of Etihad Airways
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Social Innovation Application in Aviation with the Example of Etihad Airways

Reading Time: 3 Minuteby Oğuzhan ÖZYILMAZ The concept of social innovation, especially in the rapidly evolving technological landscape, is crucial in addressing societal needs. In aviation, the social innovation process focuses on the use of experiential applications to solve problems. It involves the creation of new ideas, production, and raising awareness to meet the needs of society. In…

4.0 Applications in Airport Experiential Processes
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4.0 Applications in Airport Experiential Processes

Reading Time: 5 Minuteby İbrahim Abdi MOHAMED The aviation sector is one of the rapidly evolving industries, continuing to develop day by day. Airport and airline businesses operating in the aviation sector use Industry 4.0 applications, also known as the fourth industrial revolution, to maintain their revenues and stay ahead of their competitors. Airport 4.0 applications consist of…

Luggage Handling System and Luggage Hotel at Istanbul Airport

Luggage Handling System and Luggage Hotel at Istanbul Airport

Reading Time: 4 Minuteby Nisa Nur Doğan How is our Luggage Transported? After completing the check-in process at the counters, have you ever wondered about the journey of the baggage you hand over? Once you check in your baggage, it is first tagged and registered to ensure it belongs to you. This tag allows your baggage to be…

Unmanned Machines of the Sky: UAV

Unmanned Machines of the Sky: UAV

Reading Time: 5 Minuteby Buse Nur ASLAN Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have become an integral part of modern technology, gaining widespread popularity in military, civilian, and commercial applications. These highly advanced machines simplify complex tasks while offering cost-effective solutions, making them increasingly indispensable. However, like any technological innovation, UAVs come with both advantages and drawbacks. Their design and…

Use of Big Data in the Airline Industry
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Use of Big Data in the Airline Industry

Reading Time: 3 Minuteby Yudem Elif İnel “Information” is one of the most crucial factors shaping competition among businesses. The increasing innovations in digital technologies have led to different approaches in processing information. The cumulative growth of information and its continuous production from various sources have given rise to the concept of “Big Data.” Many industrial fields contribute…

Supersonic Flights Are Coming Back

Supersonic Flights Are Coming Back

Reading Time: 3 Minuteby Burçin TOZAR The advantages of air transportation for traveling from one point to another are countless. Especially when it comes to easily traveling to overseas or very distant locations, air transportation is the first choice for anyone who wants to travel quickly, comfortably, and safely. So, can’t these aircraft that take us to our…