FTE spoke to Cathay Pacific’s Russ Fortson about the airline’s plans to embrace self-service, and how investment in staff is helping to enhance customer service.
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Content plans: Discussion on recovering bags with passengers – how do we collectively improve? The September virtual meeting will include a focus on the RUSH process for quick recovery of mishandled bags, highlighting automation, expediency and passenger visibility.
Find out more >>Content plans: PoC update, AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Discussion centring on check-in – what is the future for a seamless experience? The next in-person members meeting, taking place alongside FTE Global, will examine what future bag drops will look like, as well as tagging, capacity and flow enhancements.
Find out more >>Content plans: Retailing innovation in Los Angeles and exploring the utilisation of the Metaverse and other new technologies in travel retail.
Find out more >>Content plans: Under the theme of "Transforming Air Transport”, air transport leaders from across the globe will gather in LA to learn, collaborate, and be inspired to elevate their organisation’s passenger experience, business performance, innovation, and sustainability strategies.
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Discussion on outbound baggage loading and movement – what will this look like in five years? November’s in-person members meeting will explore areas including loading, movement, scanning, load cells, and more.
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: The final virtual members meeting of 2024 will focus on the “year in review”, while also providing an update on current Proof of Concepts and looking ahead to plans for 2025.
Find out more >>FTE spoke to Cathay Pacific’s Russ Fortson about the airline’s plans to embrace self-service, and how investment in staff is helping to enhance customer service.
Qantas is the first airline in the Asia-Pacific region to achieve IATA Fast Travel Platinum status, while Narita Airport is exploring Fast Travel opportunities.
Aruba Airport Authority has confirmed the purchase of Automated Passport Control (APC) kiosks, bringing the technology outside of the US and Canada for the first time.
Passengers flying from San Antonio International Airport can now use touch-screen kiosks to browse e-books and download content to their own device.
SITA’s BagManager solution will be rolled out at 38 Indian airports, while 25 of the country’s airports now have common use processing infrastructure.
New common use self-service check-in kiosks and bag drop units have been installed in Terminal 1 to help reduce queues at the manned check-in counters.
Indianapolis International Airport has adopted a novel approach to customer service by introducing the ‘Double Robot’ to roam the terminal and help answer passenger queries.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Daniel Tanciar discusses the impact of Automated Passport Control, Mobile Passport Control and dedicated airport action plans.
British Airways passengers arriving at London City Airport from Edinburgh and Glasgow can make use of the Carousel Collection and onward delivery services.
Heathrow Helpers are now on hand across all terminals to assist passengers during their time at the airport, while a premium Upgrade service will also be added.
KLM is the latest carrier to embrace beacons, and is using the technology to help passengers find their departure gate at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Travellers departing from Toronto Pearson International Airport can view detailed maps of the two terminals to help with wayfinding.
Virgin Atlantic, SITA, Droiders and JAL outline why wearable technology has an important role to play in improving the passenger experience.
Edinburgh Airport has become the latest company to embrace wearable technology, having equipped members of its customer welcome team with Google Glass.
Miami International Airport has become the first airport in the world to have a complete and open deployment of beacons, covering the terminals, skytrain and car parks.
Forty Automated Passport Control (APC) kiosks have been installed at Los Angeles International Airport to speed-up customs processing.
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