All articles by Luke Christou

Luke Christou is a B2B and technology journalist and contributor across the Verdict network.

How airlines can navigate the payment landscape

Airline passengers want a seamless purchase experience and will walk away should an airline fail to meet expectations – 10% of those…
Last call for Doncaster: why is the airport closing?

Faced with plateauing passenger numbers, the withdrawal of key operators and a lack of commercial viability, British infrastructure and property…
Flightpath to the Future: a new plan for UK aviation

In 2018, the UK Department for Transport (DfT) published the ‘Aviation 2050’ consultation, outlining its plans for the sector’s future.…
Improving safety, speed, and productivity at TSA checkpoints

Long, arduous security processes are an unavoidable part of the airport experience, with queues, ID checks, and baggage scanning causing…
Fraport ramps up biometric security with Zwipe

In the high-risk airport environment, it’s imperative for operators to control access to sensitive areas such as runways, hangars, traffic…

What are Europe’s five most polluting airports doing to reduce CO2?

According to The Airport Tracker, an online tool developed by the International Council on Clean Transportation, The Overseas Development Institute,…
Helsinki Airport strengthens passenger experience with technology

Launched in 2013, Finavia’s ten-year Helsinki Airport Development Programme is now entering its final stages. With over €1bn invested, the…
Could a new robot replace sniffer dogs at airport security?

Faced with invasive screening measures, questioning, and pat downs, navigating airport security can be an uncomfortable and intimidating experience for…
Getting the UK’s sustainable aviation fuel industry off the ground

The aviation industry accounts for just 2% of all human-induced carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions globally. Yet, with the UK setting…
Q&A: planning for survival in the aviation industry with INFORM

Airlines such as Flybe and Virgin Australia have already fallen into administration as a result of the pandemic, while airports…