Digital Boarding Pass

More countries are issuing eVisas, but airlines still face different verification systems. IATA is calling for standardized digital travel authorization checks

Etihad is launching Etihad Escapes, a new platform allowing passengers to add hotels to flight bookings, with more travel services planned

IATA has released its 2027 cargo and ground operations manuals with updated battery, dangerous goods, live animal, and digital aviation requirements

The Federal Aviation Administration has opened a $40 million Maryland facility producing critical digital voice equipment as the U.S. upgrades its air traffic control system

IATA will hold its 2026 Cargo Experts Conference in Budapest, focusing on digital cargo, safety, security and pharmaceutical logistics

easyJet is rolling out digital refueling with i6 Group, a move expected to cut fuel waste, save 10,000 tons of CO₂ and eliminate 600,000 paper sheets yearly

Hyundai Group showcases the transition from the digital revolution to the implementation of AI across the organization, with uses in vehicle development, factories and service. The next step: Integrating AI into the physical world, vehicles, robots and manufacturing processes

Ryanair has renewed its partnership with Amazon Web Services for another five years as it expands the use of cloud computing and AI across its operations

Xsite is an AI platform that turns any smartphone into a personal guide to tourist sites and museums, without an app or dedicated hardware

American Airlines is rolling out new digital features, including Venmo payments, TSA PreCheck Touchless ID enrollment, and enhanced flight disruption management tools

Romania's flag carrier introduces Apple Wallet boarding passes for iOS users, part of broader efforts to improve mobile and online passenger services. Android users have until February 15, 2026, to add their boarding passes

Ryanair successfully introduced digital boarding passes for over 700 flights by 1:00 PM on the first day, with 98% of passengers using digital passes and others receiving printed passes for free