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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.

FTE took a tour of London Stansted Airport to find out how the £260 million transformation project is helping to improve the passenger experience.

United is working with OTG to install 10,000 power points and 6,000 iPads, which passengers can use to track their flight and make F&B and retail purchases.
Dallas/Fort Worth Airport has released a new version of its app complete with a ‘Voice Concierge’ service to help passengers make the most of their time in the terminal.

Australian Customs and Border Protection Service has announced that automated border control e-gates will be introduced for departing passengers.

To further its appeal among business travellers, Copenhagen Airport will open a new drop-in business centre later this year in Terminal 3.

FTE explores how airports and airlines could make use of the new Apple Watch to improve the passenger experience through wearable technology.
FTE spoke to Kiran Merchant, CEO of DY Consultants, who explained exactly what airports must consider when planning and building new airport terminals.

Incheon Airport has confirmed to FTE that it plans to introduce a self-service bag drop system, which is scheduled to go live in December 2014.

The new ‘Home to Gate’ service includes a limousine transfer to the airport, a personal concierge check-in service and fast track through security.

The new premium lounge at Tokyo Haneda Airport includes a library, gallery, play room, local cuisine and Japanese design to reflect the destination.

FTE explores how a number of major US airlines and airports are using self-tagging, home-printed bag tags, self-boarding and APC kiosks to simplify the travel experience.

Travellers flying from Seattle and Oakland with Hawaiian Airlines can print their own bag tags as part of the online check-in process during the pilot project.

Passengers flying from San Francisco to Las Vegas were treated to a surprise performance by the cast of Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Love’ in the baggage reclaim hall.
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