Real Time Airline Operations at Etihad Airways with Data Streaming Using Apache Kafka and Flink
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Etihad Airways Makes Airline Operations Real-Time with Data Streaming

Airlines face constant pressure to deliver reliable service while managing complex operations and rising customer expectations. This blog post explores how Etihad Airways uses real-time data streaming with Apache Kafka and Flink to improve operational efficiency and passenger experience. Based on a presentation at the Data Streaming World Tour in Dubai, it highlights how Etihad built an event-driven platform to move from delayed insights to real-time action. The post also connects this story to other data streaming success cases in the aviation industry, including Lufthansa , Cathay Pacific, Virgin Australia, and Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam.
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Life as a Lufthansa HON Circle Frequent Flyer Status or Swiss Austrian Member
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Life as a Lufthansa HON Circle Member: Inside the Ultimate Frequent Flyer Status

Reaching Lufthansa HON Circle status was both a personal milestone and a significant financial investment. Since my employer covers only Economy and Premium Economy, I pay the difference to fly in Business Class and qualify. This post offers a detailed look at life as a HON Circle member, the ultimate frequent flyer status in the Lufthansa Group. It highlights the key benefits that make frequent travel more manageable, the real costs and trade-offs, and where Lufthansa still falls short. It also shares practical tips for reaching and maintaining HON status. A straightforward view from someone who earns it the hard way.
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My Road to Lufthansa (Miles & More) HON Circle Status
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My Road to Lufthansa HON Circle Status in 2025

Discover my journey to achieving Lufthansa HON Circle (Miles & More) status in 2025. Learn how I balance frequent travel, strategic planning, and personal investment to enhance comfort and quality of life, leveraging Lufthansa Group flights and loyalty benefits. Explore my tips, challenges, and insights as a global business traveler. This is primarily a technology blog, but many of my peers are frequent travelers who share an interest in optimizing their travel experiences.
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Airport and Airlines Digitalization with Data Streaming using Apache Kafka and Flink
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The Digitalization of Airport and Airlines with IoT and Data Streaming using Kafka and Flink

The vision for a digitalized airport includes seamless passenger experiences, optimized operations, consistent integration with airlines and retail stores, and enhanced security through the use of advanced technologies like IoT, AI, and real-time data analytics. This blog post shows the relevance of data streaming with Apache Kafka and Flink in the aviation industry to enable data-driven business process automation and innovation while modernizing the IT infrastructure with cloud-native hybrid cloud architecture.
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