The future of international travel is passport-free
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It’s time to hit the skies! On this week’s Traveler’s Digest, we’re talking about all things air travel. From overhead bins getting removed from first class to passport-free airports, there’s a lot of changes happening, and we’ve got the scoop.
The future of international travel is passport-free
Travelers at some of the best airports in the world no longer need to show passports, thanks to new technology that is making airport immigration smoother than ever. In September, Singapore announced that its Changi airport will be the first international hub to go completely passport-free in early 2024. Learn more about the new technology here.
This airline is getting rid of overhead bins in first class
An Asian-based airline unveiled its much-anticipated new cabin interiors on board its forthcoming Airbus A350-1000 planes. A move the airline made to increase the cabin’s open and airy aesthetic? Eliminating overhead bins. Without the large bins cluttering the overhead space, first-class fliers will be able to stand and move more freely inside their suites without crouching or worrying about hitting their heads. Find out what airline made the historic change here.?
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Window seat passengers will now get priority boarding on United Airlines
United Airlines is changing its boarding process for economy passengers, and your seat preference—window, middle, or aisle—could determine how quickly you are allowed on the plane. According to an internal memo, the airline will be switching to a boarding system in economy that will follow a window, middle, aisle seat order. The new process will go into effect on most United flights on October 26. Find out more about the new process here .
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