Australia’s Sunshine Coast Airport has announced Elenium Automation as the supplier of its new cutting-edge check-in technology to be incorporated into the recently announced terminal redevelopment.


Australia’s Sunshine Coast Airport has announced Elenium Automation as the supplier of its new cutting-edge check-in technology to be incorporated into the recently announced terminal redevelopment.

In this interview, Sunil Ankalgi, Regional Director, Sales & Account Management, Airports & Border Authorities APAC, shares how Amadeus’ systems manage passenger information throughout the entire journey.

San Diego International Airport’s brand-new Terminal 1 features a streamlined curb-to-gate experience powered by a full suite of SITA technologies, including biometric face pods, dynamic signage and more.

Perth Airport has launched a project to introduce 95 additional self-service check-in kiosks in Terminal 1. This will also convert a number of the traditional check-in counters into 38 new automated bag drops.

Taipei Songshan Airport has selected SITA to lead its next-generation shared check-in counter project, deploying a full suite of self-service and biometric-powered tech to future-proof operations and customer experience.

Auckland Airport – a Partner of the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group – is introducing smarter check-in technology, with self-service kiosks and bag drops upgrading the experience for travellers.
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Airport Authority Hong Kong has launched a Smartphone Express Bag Drop Service as a further development of HKIA’s Flight Token smart technology for “an even more efficient departure experience”.

Brisbane Airport is embarking on its biggest ever transformation, with a $5bn Future BNE investment in a better airport experience. Future BNE includes upgrades to the Domestic and International terminals.

Dr Jan-Henrik Andersson, Chief Commercial Officer & Chief Security Officer, explains how Munich Airport is approaching digitalisation of the passenger journey and the innovative technologies being explored.

Cork Airport, in conjunction with Ryanair, has installed a series of new self-service, express bag check-in kiosks aimed at shortening check-in queue times and to enhance the overall passenger experience.

Dr Jan-Henrik Andersson, Chief Commercial Officer & Chief Security Officer, explains how Munich Airport is approaching digitalisation of the passenger journey and the innovative technologies being explored.

Cork Airport, in conjunction with Ryanair, has installed a series of new self-service, express bag check-in kiosks aimed at shortening check-in queue times and to enhance the overall passenger experience.

Air France-KLM Group is continuing to digitalise the passenger experience at its key hubs, including CDG and AMS, with new self-service kiosks delivering enhanced functionalities such as contactless payments.

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.

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”.

DĂĽsseldorf 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.

The Lithuanian airports of Vilnius, Kaunas and Palanga are among the first to have made necessary changes to prepare for the EU’s new Entry – Exit System, which is expected to enhance passenger convenience.

Every step from check-in to boarding at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby airports to be transformed in major modernisation.
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