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Category Archives: Boarding & Gates
State-of-the-art ‘Smart Access’ boarding system at Stansted
Passengers departing from the London airport will now use cutting-edge boarding pass-reading technology to enter the security screening area, as part of Stansted’s drive to improve the passenger experience. Read full article »
Heathrow partners with South African Airways on self-boarding trial
London Heathrow Airport is partnering with South African Airways on a self-boarding trial, using biometric data for more efficient boarding. Read full article »
LAX unveils state-of-the-art aircraft boarding gates
Three cutting-edge aircraft boarding gates have been unveiled at LAX, equipped with laser-based docking systems and free WiFi for passengers. Read full article »
Dubai opts for new wayfinding solution
Dubai International Airport has installed a new alpha-numeric signage system to improve passenger wayfinding across the airport. Read full article »
Delta extends recharging stations to 13 new airports
Delta Air Lines is introducing its popular recharging stations at 13 more airports, so passengers can charge-up their smartphones, laptops and tablets at the gate. Read full article »
FTE Asia ‘Unconference’ session highlights benefits and challenges facing self-boarding
In the first instalment of our four-part report on the highly successful FTE Asia ‘Unconference’ sessions, we round-up the key findings from the self-boarding workshop. Read full article »
Vienna Airport implementing world’s first common-use self-boarding gates
Vienna International Airport is implementing common-use self-boarding gates across all terminals, including the new Skylink terminal, which is due to open next year. Read full article »
Holograms to help with boarding process at Paris-Orly
Aéroports de Paris has introduced holograms at Paris-Orly Airport to greet passengers and announce when their flight is about to board.
Virgin Blue introduces kerbside lounge access
Virgin Blue has unveiled a new premium kerbside entrance and premium kerbside valet service at Sydney Airport to offer passengers a seamless airport experience.
Self-boarding: “A win-win solution”
The development of next-generation boarding gates continues to highlight the benefits that self-boarding can bring to the overall passenger experience.
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