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Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) in partnership with Materna IPS, a member of the FTE BIWG, has equipped the new T2 with 34 Self Bag Drop systems to optimise the passenger journey.
JFKIAT – the operator of Terminal 4 at JFK Airport – is deploying Amadeus’ Auto Bag Drop and Next Generation Kiosk self-service technology to deliver a smooth and efficient passenger flow through the airport.
Regina International Airport and Region of Waterloo International Airport in Canada are enhancing their digitalisation with the installation of new common-use check-in and self-bag drop systems from SITA.
Emirates is launching a City Check‑in and Travel Store. This allows passengers to check-in and drop off bags using self-service kiosks or a robotic check-in system, “providing customers with more technology-focused solutions”.
Düsseldorf Airport is installing new self-service check-in and bag drop systems from Materna IPS as part of an extensive modernisation project focused on future-proof innovations for a smoother travel experience.
Qatar Airways is the first airline in the Middle East to innovate the passenger journey by introducing electronic bag tags. The concept is being produced and executed by BAGTAG, allowing travellers to check-in baggage using their smartphones.
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Find out more >>Content plans: Join us in Dublin for APEX FTE EMEA, APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing – co-located to deliver the region’s most comprehensive gathering of air transport leaders.
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Find out more >>Content plans: Join us at the 20th anniversary FTE Global, the “CES of Aviation” taking place in the new location of Dallas, Texas, on 8-10 September 2026, co-located with IFSA Global EXPO. Headline Partners include Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Southwest Airlines, and Dallas Love Field Airport.
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Queenstown Airport is enhancing the passenger experience with a major terminal upgrade, including new bag drop and kiosk technology provided by Elenium.
Paris Aéroport is installing more than 100 state-of-the-art self-service bag drop units at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly airports. The technology will mean passengers can drop bags in just 30 seconds.
Zurich Airport has deployed 20 self bag drop kiosks, supplied by Materna IPS, in its latest initiative to provide a seamless travel experience.
The system is equipped with a biometric photo-matching technology that compares a scan of government-issued identification with a photo of the passenger for verification.
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Zurich Airport has deployed 20 self bag drop kiosks, supplied by Materna IPS, in its latest initiative to provide a seamless travel experience.
The system is equipped with a biometric photo-matching technology that compares a scan of government-issued identification with a photo of the passenger for verification.
The airline is trialling a range of new technologies at San José Mineta International Airport, including new iPad check-in and bag-drop system.
Delta Air Lines is launching a facial-recognition programme for TSA PreCheck members at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
British Airways has teamed up with AirPortr to develop new fast bag drop areas for passengers travelling through London Heathrow’s Terminal 5.
Milano Linate Airport has upgraded its terminal with new check-in, security and retail areas and technology such as biometrics, CT scans and self-bag drop.
Spirit Airlines is introducing biometric check-in which would reduce face-to-face interactions between airline staff and passengers.
Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) has installed a new self bag drop system at Terminal 2 and 3, jointly implemented by Materna IPS and Tokyo Kanetsu.
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