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SMS boarding takes off in NZ

SMS boarding takes off in NZ

Jetstar introduces SMS boarding passes in NZ, with the initial rollout between Auckland and Christchurch. Expansion to more routes and Australia expected soon.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Sep 2010

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Airport security urged to speed up perimeter response

Airport security urged to speed up perimeter response

Breaches in Canada and Australia are exposing a wider airport security gap, as trespassers can still reach aircraft before responders arrive.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026

Viasat launches ViaSat-3 F3 to boost Asia-Pacific links

Space Technologies

Viasat launches ViaSat-3 F3 to boost Asia-Pacific links

Extra capacity for airlines, ships and remote broadband users in Asia-Pacific is expected later this year after the satellite’s deployment and testing.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026

Intuit names Xero veteran Matthew Miles to lead APAC

Software-as-a-Service

Intuit names Xero veteran Matthew Miles to lead APAC

The hire sharpens Intuit's APAC push as it adapts QuickBooks and Mailchimp to local tax and compliance demands across the region.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026

Interview: Oracle SVP's insights on Jetstar's digital transformation

Customer Relationship Management

Interview: Oracle SVP's insights on Jetstar's digital transformation

TechDay spoke to Oracle SVP Shashi Seth about how the low-cost carrier is changing the way it engages with prospective and current customers.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2019

Jetstar take their AI assistant global with Facebook Messenger

Unified Communications

Jetstar take their AI assistant global with Facebook Messenger

Jess engages in over 250,000 cross-channel conversations per month and has managed over nine million conversations with Jetstar customers.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018

Wellington Airport posts 4.8% drop in 1H profit on fewer domestic flights

Wellington Airport posts 4.8% drop in 1H profit on fewer domestic flights

Wellington Airport sees a 4.8% profit dip in 1H due to a drop in Auckland and Queenstown flights, despite a rise in international passengers.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2014

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JCDecaux wins Western Sydney airport advertising deal

JCDecaux wins Western Sydney airport advertising deal

The contract secures JCDecaux a long-term digital network at Sydney's new 24-hour airport, set to open for 10 million passengers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026

Jetstar launches kinetic email campaign with Oracle cloud

Jetstar launches kinetic email campaign with Oracle cloud

Jetstar has selected the services of cloud provider Oracle in order to deliver a new interactive email marketing campaign to Jetstar customers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2015