By mid-2019, the redeveloped domestic terminal will offer self-service bag drop, enhanced self-service kiosks, and a dedicated Premium Entry.


By mid-2019, the redeveloped domestic terminal will offer self-service bag drop, enhanced self-service kiosks, and a dedicated Premium Entry.

Cathay Pacific says the introduction of self-service technology at Gatwick Airport can reduce the check-in and bag drop process to less than 60 seconds.

For airlines and airports, technology holds the key to unlocking a smoother passenger journey while ensuring security remains top priority, as SITA explains.

Changi Airport’s Terminal 4 is now open, with Cathay Pacific and Korean Air operating flights to and from the new facility on the first day of operations.

İGA, the contractor and designated operator of Istanbul New Airport, is investing in baggage tracking, bag drop, e-gates and an advanced mobile app.

Travellers from 74 countries can now use the biometric-enabled Smart Departure system when flying from Hong Kong International Airport.
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96% of Lufthansa’s passengers are able to make use of Fast Travel compliant solutions – the highest percentage of any airline in the world.

JetBlue passengers flying from LAX Terminal 5 will be able to make use of self-service kiosks, self-tagging and bag drop facilities.

Passengers flying with Eurowings are the first to be able to make use of a new self-service bag drop system at Stuttgart Airport.

Passengers flying with Alaska Airlines, Delta, Southwest, United, American and JetBlue have the option of using the remote bag drop facilities.

Passengers flying with Eurowings are the first to be able to make use of a new self-service bag drop system at Stuttgart Airport.

Passengers flying with Alaska Airlines, Delta, Southwest, United, American and JetBlue have the option of using the remote bag drop facilities.

The new self-service solution for families travelling together is being tested by New Zealand Customs at departures at Christchurch Airport.

British Airways CEO Alex Cruz discusses the investments in on board Wi-Fi, the First Wing at Heathrow, biometric boarding, bag drop and more.

The self-service kiosks and app are part of CBSA’s strategy to eliminate the paper declaration cards distributed to passengers on board aircraft.

From high fidelity maps and queue jump apps, to biometric single tokens and bag drop collaborations, FTE analyses 20 solutions that can improve the passenger experience.

New biometric data activation centres have been opened at Hamad International Airport to encourage expatriates to register to use e-gates.

45 mobile self-service check-in kiosks have been installed at Auckland Airport, as the airport plans for expected record passenger throughput this summer.
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