Adelaide Airport will introduce new check-in kiosks and bag drop units, as the airport moves to a common-use self-service platform.


Adelaide Airport will introduce new check-in kiosks and bag drop units, as the airport moves to a common-use self-service platform.

Manila International Airport Authority has taken the first steps towards transforming Ninoy Aquino International Airport into a leading IATA Fast Travel site.

Toronto Pearson Airport will be installing new self-service bag drop units in terminals 1 and 3, in partnership with Materna GmbH.

The investment includes the introduction of the latest x-ray sortation operation for baggage screening and the installation of more self-service kiosks.
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FTE explores how the likes of Hong Kong Airlines, Changi Airport, Malaysia Airlines and Star Alliance are embracing self-service technologies.

Hong Kong Airlines has received the Green Certificate in IATA’s Fast Travel programme, following its implementation of airport self-service.

JetBlue’s Joanna Geraghty discusses JetBlue’s trial of e-tags, and considers how the likes of Uber, Lyft and FedEx can help deliver a simplified travel experience.

Almaty Airport has announced it is now using the Amadeus Airport Common Use Service, and will soon incorporate the Airport Baggage Reconciliation Solution.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore will be investing $15 million to push the introduction of self-service processes for passengers in Changi Airport.
Star Alliance has unveiled its new automated check-in concept at Tokyo Narita Airport, which is inspired by the customer experience at Heathrow T2.

Alitalia has introduced 40 self-service check-in kiosks and 10 self-service bag drop units as part of its efforts to streamline the airport experience.

The new self-service check-in kiosks will be installed at Bahrain International Airport as part of its drive to implement IATA’s Fast Travel processes.

Wellington Airport and the CUTE clubs at Auckland and Christchurch airports have invested in Rockwell Collins’ ARINC vMUSE solution.

From self-service bag drop to a single passenger token, Hamad International Airport is embracing new technology to create a seamless “smart airport”.

The common-use early check-in counters and lounge enable passengers flying with any of the 23 participating airlines to check-in hours before departure.
Premium travellers have access to the Business Class Check-in area, which includes dedicated check-in counters, customer service desks and kiosks.
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