The âtotally customer-drivenâ investment follows the recent completion of a project to improve the departure hall experience for passengers.


The âtotally customer-drivenâ investment follows the recent completion of a project to improve the departure hall experience for passengers.

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

New Yorkâs LaGuardia Airport will be completely rebuilt in a $4 billion redevelopment programme designed to improve operations and the passenger experience.

The new family area and kids zone features interactive games, television screens, a climbing area and social seating for families.

The opening of the new passenger screening checkpoint at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport follows the introduction of one-stop customs processing.

Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, discusses Dubai World Central, the Internet of Things, beacons and the importance of the passenger experience.
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The switchover to central security at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is now complete, with a total of five central checkpoints now in operation.

Virgin Atlantic, Ryanair, Heathrow, Airbus, SAS, United Airlines, Istanbul New Airport, Thomson Airways and more share passenger experience plans.

Rossen Dimitrov, Qatar Airwaysâ SVP Customer Experience, tells FTE why he expects airline-designed airports to be more common in the years to come.

Trondheim and TromsÞ airports will be the first to get the new lounges, which will then be introduced at more Scandinavian airports during 2015.

Rossen Dimitrov, Qatar Airwaysâ SVP Customer Experience, tells FTE why he expects airline-designed airports to be more common in the years to come.

Trondheim and TromsÞ airports will be the first to get the new lounges, which will then be introduced at more Scandinavian airports during 2015.

FTE looks at how Heathrow, Gatwick, London Stansted and London City airports are investing heavily in enhancing the airport experience for travellers.

Helsinki Airport operator Finavia has teamed up with a renowned interior architect to create a unique baggage lobby that represents Finnish nature.

Ranging from permanent bag tags and Google Glass to single passenger tokens, we review this yearâs 10 most popular âOn the Groundâ passenger experience stories.

Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Hamad and King Abdulaziz international airports are all making huge investments with the aim of creating a best-in-class experience.

The Boutique Lounge and Blue Ribbon Club Lounge at Chiang Mai and Suvarnabhumi airports offer a relaxing environment and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Willie Walsh, Craig Kreeger and Paul Griffiths discuss their passenger experience plans and frustrations, and why collaboration is key to making improvements.
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