The home-grown airline placed ahead of WhatsApp, which came second, and Google, which came third. Tech favourites Facebook (5), YouTube (6), Apple (7), Apple iPhone (8) and Samsung (9) all ranked in the top 10.
King Khalid Airport removal ends US-Middle East laptop ban
The United States has ended a four-month ban on passengers carrying laptops on-board U.S. bound flights from certain airports in …
Transformation Talk | Weekly news round-up 06.07.17
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US lifts laptop restriction for Emirates flights
Emirates airline has reportedly said the cabin ban on laptops no longer applies on its flights to the United States.
Electronics ban lifted on Etihad Airways flights to US
In an official statement Etihad Airways said, “Effective immediately, the removal of the restrictions allows passengers flying to the US to carry all laptops, tablets, and other electronic devices onto the aircraft, subject to enhanced security measures.
Emirates begins biometric, automated departure gate projects
Emirates is beginning work on two new projects that will “streamline” the check-in and immigration checks at Dubai international Airport …
Transformation Talk | Weekly news round-up 15.06.17
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Emirates eyes AR goggles to enhance customer experience
The Gulf carrier is studying ways to equip staff with smart glasses that display a passenger’s name and travel habits, allowing more personalised service.
Transformation Talk | Weekly news round-up 01.06.17
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Emirates begins investigation into online phishing scam
The airline said that it is aware of phishing attempts luring unsuspecting users to click on fraudulent items such as a survey, to potentially gain access to users’ smartphones and computers.