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This week saw the launch of the DS BAGTAG – a new electronic, permanent bag tag – as airlines weigh up the benefits of moving away from traditional paper tags.

The digital smart screens in the baggage reclaim hall include a “journey comparison generator”, which displays the various onward travel options.

The New York City-inspired food hall in Delta Air Lines’ Terminal C features more than 100 iPads, contactless readers, Apple Pay and self-service stations.

The introduction of Global Entry kiosks at Lynden Pindling International Airport follows the recent installation of Automated Passport Control kiosks.

Google’s Javier Delgado Muerza discusses how mobile technology can help improve the travel experience and why more effort needs to be made to improve integration.

AirAsia has launched a new self-service bag drop solution at Senai International Airport – the first of its kind at a Malaysian airport.

Vueling’s new Apple Watch app includes geofencing technology and a ‘Bring Your Flight Forward’ function, in addition to real-time flight updates.

The two new The Club at SEA lounges at Sea-Tac Airport are open to all travellers, regardless of airline, class of service or membership status.

An additional 44 Automated Passport Control (APC) kiosks, including the first in the Central Terminal, will bring the total number at MIA to 80.
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority’s Brian Engle reveals how self-service, beacons and new wayfinding solutions will benefit the passenger experience.
IndiGo’s “Integrated Travel Document” enables passengers to receive their boarding pass along with their itinerary immediately after booking their flights.
Following in the footsteps of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta and Miami international airports, Seattle-Tacoma Airport now offers Mobile Passport Control.
Baltimore-Washington International Airport is set to become the eleventh US airport to offer CLEAR security lanes to help reduce waiting times for members.

The rollout of Automated Passport Control, Mobile Passport Control, preclearance and digital departure cards is helping to expedite passenger processing.

The SITA 2015 Baggage Report shows that 7.3 bags per 1,000 were mishandled in 2014, with almost half due to transfer mishandling.
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