Melbourne Airport has adopted body-scanning technology that will screen travellers for both metallic and non-metallic items in measures to heighten airport security.
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Melbourne Airport has adopted body-scanning technology that will screen travellers for both metallic and non-metallic items in measures to heighten airport security.
Houston Airport System has installed a Bluetooth-based queue measurement system, so that passengers can check security checkpoint waiting times online.
FTE caught up with Scott Stanley, Gatwick Airport’s COO, and Dean Oughton, Assistant Director, Border Force Gatwick, at the airport’s FTE Award celebration.
The Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) expedited screening programme, PreCheck, has been extended to Philadelphia International Airport.
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 >>Glasgow Airport has introduced six automated boarding pass scanners in the security hall to reduce wait times at the security checkpoint.
American Airlines premium passengers flying from Miami International Airport can now enjoy a personalised and expedited check-in and security service.
Boston Logan International has become the latest airport to deploy a virtual assistant to assist passengers through the security screening process.
Frequent flyers with Alaska Airlines can now enjoy expedited security screening at Seattle-Tacoma Airport, thanks to the adoption of the TSA’s PreCheck programme.
A Bluetooth-based queue measurement system, developed by SITA and Bluelon, will be adopted by the TSA as part of a $48 million improvement programme.
This July, eight major Australian airports will adopt new passenger scanning technology as part of the government’s Strengthening Aviation Security Initiative.
Tampa International Airport has introduced digital screens displaying the security queuing time in the main terminal.
London City Airport has deployed new technology for passenger queue measurement, helping it to better understand and manage queues and bottlenecks.
Nepal’s Tribhuvan International Airport has teamed up with SITA to reduce check-in queues and improve passenger flow through the airport.
Two Virtual Assistants have been installed at Frankfurt Airport to help simplify the check-in and security processes for passengers.
The TSA has announced that a trial of a trusted traveller programme aimed at expediting security processing will be extended to include three more airports.
Russia’s Koltsovo International Airport is deploying a new resource management system to enhance efficiency in ground handling, passenger services and security.
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