SWISS has become only the second network carrier in Europe to receive the IATA Fast Travel Platinum Award, in recognition of its self-service efforts.


SWISS has become only the second network carrier in Europe to receive the IATA Fast Travel Platinum Award, in recognition of its self-service efforts.

Adelaide Airport will introduce new check-in kiosks and bag drop units, as the airport moves to a common-use self-service platform.

Manila International Airport Authority has taken the first steps towards transforming Ninoy Aquino International Airport into a leading IATA Fast Travel site.

Toronto Pearson Airport will be installing new self-service bag drop units in terminals 1 and 3, in partnership with Materna GmbH.

FTE explores how the likes of Hong Kong Airlines, Changi Airport, Malaysia Airlines and Star Alliance are embracing self-service technologies.

Alitalia’s Aubrey Tiedt reveals how the carrier plans to further enhance its passenger experience and become one of Europe’s leading airlines.
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Alaska Airlines has launched a self-service bag drop trial at Los Angeles International Airport, reducing the bag drop process to less than 30 seconds.

Almaty Airport has announced it is now using the Amadeus Airport Common Use Service, and will soon incorporate the Airport Baggage Reconciliation Solution.

Passengers flying with Ryanair, Flybe, CityJet and Aer Lingus can use the new self-service bag drop kiosks, with the latter offering “touchless bag drop”.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore will be investing $15 million to push the introduction of self-service processes for passengers in Changi Airport.

Passengers flying with Ryanair, Flybe, CityJet and Aer Lingus can use the new self-service bag drop kiosks, with the latter offering “touchless bag drop”.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore will be investing $15 million to push the introduction of self-service processes for passengers in Changi Airport.
Star Alliance has unveiled its new automated check-in concept at Tokyo Narita Airport, which is inspired by the customer experience at Heathrow T2.

Aéroport de Québec inc’s Marc-André Bédard explains why self-service check-in and bag drop are key to the creation of the flexible, future-proof terminal.

Star Alliance’s Justin Erbacci discusses the new Alliance IT hub for baggage and the creation of standardised process for self-service and automation.

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.

As part of its efforts to explore how technology can create a smoother airport journey, Melbourne Airport has been trialling self-boarding in T2.

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