Qantas says people will continue to fly as air travel rebounds despite soaring cost of living
Qantas has posted a record interim pre-tax profit of $1.43 billion for the six months to December 31, 2021. Domestic flying levels had averaged 94% of pre-pandemic levels and international capacity had doubled to 60%. CEO Alan Joyce credited the strong travel demand for the airline\’s recovery, with fares up 20% on domestic routes and […]
So long, passports? Why facial recognition could be ‘the future of air travel’ | Globalnews.ca
should be focusing on improving the customer experience,” he says. Air Canada is piloting facial recognition technology at two Canadian airports, allowing passengers to board and enter lounges without a physical ID. This technology is the first step towards a \”future of air travel\” in the country, with the potential to reduce anxiety and allow […]
How scientists are kept fed and happy in one of the most remote places on Earth
(CNN) — No place on Earth is colder than East Antarctica. Due to its higher elevation, not even West Antarctica can touch its hostile temperatures. Princess Elisabeth, a polar research station in the Queen Maud Land region, faces wind speeds of up to 155 mph (249 kph) and temperatures as low as -58°F (-50°C). A […]