Vancouver Airport Authority has introduced a number of self-service initiatives in recent years, establishing itself as a leader in simplifying passenger travel.

As befits the nature of the record-breaking ‘Oasis of the Seas’ cruise ship, Royal Caribbean Cruises must provide world-class baggage and passenger processing.

As explained by the TSA, when implementing new technologies in airports of the future, coordination between government and industry stakeholders is vitally important.

As airlines increasingly explore offsite and automated check-in, the traditional process has been placed under threat, raising the question: ‘Is check-in dead?’

The development of apps, mobile check-in and the 2D boarding pass means that mobile technology is playing an increasingly important role in the travel process.

In order to further simplify and secure air travel, biometric technology and common standards for passenger and document checks will play a key role.