Contents
Issue 46 | August 2019
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Facial recognition
A ban on facial recognition technology in San Francisco begs the question: Will biometric solutions face a backlash at airports?
Breaking the curse
Berlin Brandenburg Airport could finally open in 2020 after years of delays. We track the story of this long-suffering project
Departing in style
Manchester Airport's new private terminal concept promises unique perks for passengers
ON THE MAP
From airports gone bust to casualties of war, we explore abandoned aviation hubs worldwide
High flyers
California's legalisation of cannabis has led to a surge in smuggling. Are US hubs prepared should more states 'go green' in the future?
The world's top airports
Passenger rights company AirHelp has crowned its top airports for 2019. But what puts an airport ahead of the pack?
Airports in virtual reality
British startup Ocean3D is using digital twin technology to create virtual maps of airports. How could this help passengers?
The hard sell
Why are airports fertile ground for advertising? And what techniques resonate with clients and passengers?