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


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

High uptake of self-service bag drop has convinced Geneva Airport to install three additional units, which can be used by seven airlines’ passengers.

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has launched self-service bag drop in Terminal 2 at Haneda Airport – the first such implementation at a Japanese airport.

Finnish airport operator Finavia has introduced self-service bag drop at Turku Airport, following recent implementations at Helsinki and Oulu airports.

Korean Air has been awarded a Fast Travel Green certificate in recognition of its efforts to simplify the passenger experience at Incheon Airport.

A new self-service bag drop system has gone live at Incheon Airport and can initially be used by passengers flying with Asiana Airlines and Korean Air.

AirAsia has launched a new self-service bag drop solution at Senai International Airport – the first of its kind at a Malaysian airport.

Lorenzo Lo Presti, CEO, Aeroporti di Roma discusses how self-service and mobile developments can help the operator enhance the end-to-end travel experience.

IATA has recognised the efforts of Hawaiian Airlines to use self-service solutions to improve and expedite the travel experience for its passengers.

Sydney Airport has decided to permanently implement the Auto Bag Drop units that have been on trial in Terminal 1 for the last 12 months.

IATA has recognised the efforts of Hawaiian Airlines to use self-service solutions to improve and expedite the travel experience for its passengers.

Sydney Airport has decided to permanently implement the Auto Bag Drop units that have been on trial in Terminal 1 for the last 12 months.

Qatar Airways passengers who are staying at The Airport Hotel at Hamad International Airport can check-in their bags 12 hours before their departure time.

Travellers flying from Göteborg Landvetter Airport will be able to make use of new self-service bag drops after the airport placed an order for 12 units.

Beijing Capital International Airport has chosen SITA’s common-use passenger processing technology, AirportConnect Open, for implementation in Terminals 2 and 3. SITA is also working with the airport to investigate how both kiosks and self-bag drop can support the management of its passengers.

As it celebrates five years of independent ownership, London Gatwick Airport has announced a £1 billion investment to transform the North Terminal passenger experience. Enhancements will include a new check-in area with 60 self-service bag drop units, a new next-generation security area, and 15 state-of-the-art new e-gates.

The 2014 SITA/ACI Airport IT Trends Survey reveals that improving passenger processes is airports’ main priority, with the ‘connected traveller’ impacting investment.

FTE explores how the likes of Changi, Incheon and Kuala Lumpur airports, plus Cathay Pacific, JAL and Cebu Pacific, are improving the airport experience.
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