mobile technology for travellers

Mobile technology for

travellersBy

Joshua Woodham

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Airline apps• Most of the top airlines have an app• No longer need to carry printed version of your

booking confirmation etc.• Skip the Queue at check-in• Navigate the airport terminals easily• Get live updates of terminal changes, delayed

flight times etc.

Air New ZealandAirNZ mPass is your essential Air New Zealand travel app. With AirNZ mPass you can:

• See all your domestic and international flights

• Use a domestic flight barcode to collect checked bag tags at a kiosk, gain entry to the Koru lounge (if a member), and board your aircraft

• Check your seat number, gate number and any departure time updates

• See how many Airpoints Dollars are in your account

• Look up airport maps and FAQ's

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Trip ItGet peace of mind while traveling, by having all your plans in one place.

No more frantic searching for confirmation emails in your inbox - or worse yet - hunting down that pesky manila folder. TripIt is an easier way to organize and share travel.

TripIt “automagically” takes all your trip details and creates one truly helpful itinerary that’s there when and where you need it – on your iPhone or iPad, sync'd with your calendar, and online at tripit.com.

When you receive a confirmation email from anywhere you book, simply forward it to plans@tripit.com. TripIt instantly recognizes reservations from 3,000+ booking sites including cruises, restaurants, concerts and more.

You can easily share trip plans with family or colleagues directly, or let Facebook and LinkedIn contacts know when and where you’re headed.

Trip It

Travel GuidesLonely Planet

• Download the lonely Planet app and then purchase city guides as you wish.

• Introduction• Sights, restaurants, activities etc.• Interactive Map• Transportation maps• Phrase books• Add favorites• Offline navigation

Lonely Plant

Communication

• Skype• Viber• Hey Tell• iCloud• Free Wi-fi spots (apps)

Other useful apps & tips

• Download Nav Free app for free navigation.• Turn your 3G off when not using it.• Leave a voicemail message on your phone

notifying people that you are abroad. You may get charged for receiving calls.

• Airplane mode.• Reset your data usage in settings before

you leave.• Keep your brokers details in your phone.

Further reading• Top 10 Mobile apps for airlines

http://www.slideshare.net/shanxz/top-10-mobile-apps-by-airlines

• Top 50 Travel tablet apps http://www.slideshare.net/Griner/top-50-travel-tablet-apps#btnNext

• Apple App store – Travel https://itunes.apple.com/nz/genre/ios-travel/id6003?mt=8

• Google Play store https://play.google.com/store/apps/category/TRAVEL_AND_LOCAL/collection/topselling_free?hl=en

Any Questions?

0800 LIKE MEjoshua@socialkiwi.co.nz

www.socialkiwi.co.nz