The airportâs app has been upgraded to include the âSignTranslatorâ function, which can translate German language signage into six different languages.

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The airportâs app has been upgraded to include the âSignTranslatorâ function, which can translate German language signage into six different languages.

Jerry Tolzman discusses the trial of a fingerprint-based boarding pass at San Jose Airport and says Alaska Airlines will bide its time before deciding the next steps.

The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-based system will enable the airport to provide passengers with accurate waiting times and inform staff of potential bottlenecks.

Passengers flying from Gatwick Airportâs South Terminal will be able to download a selection of movies to their smartphones and tablets ahead of departure.

The new âAspireâ lounge in Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5 features rest pods, quiet zones, work areas, luxury spa treatments and British-inspired cuisine.

Frankfurt Airportâs information kiosks now offer Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Spanish languages, as well as English, German and Mandarin.
London City Airport, Athens International Airport, Dubai Airport, KLM and Transavia are among those using social media to simplify the travel experience.

SFO has become the fifth US airport to offer Mobile Passport Control, which allows passengers to submit their customs declaration via their mobile device.

High uptake of self-service bag drop has convinced Geneva Airport to install three additional units, which can be used by seven airlinesâ passengers.

Ten additional facial recognition-enabled e-gates have been installed at Prague Airport as part of the Czech Border Policeâs EasyGo project.

The introduction of a new-generation transportation and boarding platform will make the boarding process more comfortable for those with reduced mobility.
FTE explores how facial, iris and fingerprint biometric technology is being used at airports in the US, EU, Australia and Singapore to expedite and secure passenger processing.

Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd has signed an MOU with CYBERDYNE Inc., paving the way for Haneda Airport to become a testing ground for robot technology.

Bangalore International Airport Limited has partnered with Kaba to explore the benefits of e-gates at the entrance to the domestic security area.

The new AirGrub app has been launched at San Francisco International Airport and allows travellers to pre-order F&B so they can skip the queues on the day.

Star Alliance, Dubai Airports, IATA, United and SITA discuss how airlines, airports and technology companies can together create more seamless travel apps.
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