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I N N O V A T I O N S H O W C A S E
In a first-time
agreement
between an
airport and FLIO,
it has been announced
that the FLIO app is to
be officially adopted
and supported by
Amsterdam Airport
Schiphol.
The airport’s media
division will sell adver-
tising in FLIO and also
market the app to its
passengers, sharing
in revenues from the
sale of Schiphol’s retail
and other commercial
services when they are
generated through FLIO.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
announces cooperation with FLIO
“We are delighted to
be able to announce
this official tie-up
with Amsterdam
Airport Schiphol,” says
Stephan Uhrenbacher,
a founder and CEO
of FLIO. “We will be
working with one of
the most digital of
all airports in Europe
to jointly develop a
digital channel to
reach their passengers.
Their decision to
officially recognise
FLIO and to enter into
a formal commercial
agreement creates
great opportunities
for both of us, and
a very important
demonstration of
how FLIO can be a
collaborative asset for
all airports.”
Arthur de Groot, Sales
Director, Schiphol
Media, adds: “This
agreement offers
Amsterdam Airport
Schiphol and its brand
partners yet another
opportunity to interact
with our passengers
in a very relevant way,
thus improving the
passenger experience
at the airport.”
FLIO is a global airport
London City
Airport has
opened a new
Business
Lounge, which is open
to all passengers,
regardless of airline or
class of travel. The
lounge is located in the
newly transformed area
of the airport’s Private
Jet Centre, which is
London City Airport offers lounge access for all
The new
Business
Lounge at
London City
Airport can
accommodate
30 guests at
a time.
accessible from the
main terminal via a
private taxi shuttle.
Travellers can pay £35
(€40) for entry.
The stylish interior
includes hand-made
furniture, a flat screen
TV, and charging points
for personal electronic
devices. High-speed
Wi-Fi access is also
included in the entry
price, while guests can
enjoy a selection of
food and drinks. Shower
facilities are also
available, along with a
meeting room, which
can be hired.
Chris Clayton, London
City Airport’s Jet Centre
Customer Service
Manager, said: “London
City Airport’s new
Business Lounge is
the perfect option for
passengers who want
first-class hospitality,
comfort and privacy.
Our priority is our
passengers and the
team will always go the
extra mile to ensure
they have what they
need to keep their
airport experience
memorable and
stress-free.”
app, aiming to offer
travellers a one-stop
source for ‘all things
airport’, providing
easy access to public
WiFi, real-time
departures and arrivals
information, and
hints and tips. It also
allows users to find
an airport’s shopping
and food & beverage
services, as well as
commercial services
such as VIP lounges,
fast track security and
transportation.
Stephan Uhrenbacher, a founder and CEO of FLIO: “We are
delighted to be able to announce this official tie-up with
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. We will be working with
one of the most digital of all airports in Europe to jointly
develop a digital channel to reach their passengers.”
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