Alitalia has introduced 40 self-service check-in kiosks and 10 self-service bag drop units as part of its efforts to streamline the airport experience.


Alitalia has introduced 40 self-service check-in kiosks and 10 self-service bag drop units as part of its efforts to streamline the airport experience.

The SITA Passenger IT Trends Survey highlights an upward trend in passenger satisfaction, with self-service adoption also on the rise.

Thanks to “Leo”, bags are collected, checked in, transported and loaded onto the correct flight without ever having to enter the terminal building.

FTE spoke to easyJet’s Sophie Dekkers and Gatwick Airport’s Guy Stephenson about the passenger experience implications of the new bag drop zone in North Terminal.

From self-service bag drop to a single passenger token, Hamad International Airport is embracing new technology to create a seamless “smart airport”.

Hong Kong Airlines has revealed that it will introduce six self-service bag drop machines at Hong Kong International Airport.

FTE takes a look at a variety of solutions, ranging from offsite self-tagging and wayfinding apps to single biometric tokens and autonomous transportation.
Five of the new bag drop units equipped with biometric cameras have been installed at Auckland Airport, and eight more will be added in early 2016.
Jetstar Asia CEO Barathan Pasupathi on how self-service, a digital focus and putting the customer at the heart of the business is having a positive impact.

Changi Airport Group CIO Steve Lee discusses the Group’s biometrics-related plans and considers the merits of wearables and single passenger tokens.
Jetstar Asia CEO Barathan Pasupathi on how self-service, a digital focus and putting the customer at the heart of the business is having a positive impact.

Changi Airport Group CIO Steve Lee discusses the Group’s biometrics-related plans and considers the merits of wearables and single passenger tokens.

The survey of more than 7,000 passengers highlights the demand for proactive communications, bag drop, baggage tracking, wireless IFE and in-flight Wi-Fi.

McCarran Airport’s David Bourgon summarises how more effective collaboration can enhance the check-in, bag drop, security, immigration and arrivals processes.

Airport Authority Hong Kong has signed an agreement with Rockwell Collins for the installation of 120 of Type22’s common use self-service bag drop units.

An industry insider tells FTE that permanent electronic bag tags will be commonplace within 12 months and could pave the way for a digital passenger smartcard.
Find out what DS BAGTAG, DSG Bagdrop, eezeetags, Embross, ICM Airport Technics, IER, Materna, Pinger and Type22 will be exhibiting in Las Vegas.

Melbourne Airport’s new T4 makes use of self-service check-in kiosks, automated bag drops and roaming check-in agents to streamline operations.
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