Hong Kong Airlines has revealed that it will introduce six self-service bag drop machines at Hong Kong International Airport.
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Hong Kong Airlines has revealed that it will introduce six self-service bag drop machines at Hong Kong International Airport.
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The new kiosk, which has been designed to support current and future technology trends, is already in operation at Amsterdam, CDG and Orly airports.
Five of the new bag drop units equipped with biometric cameras have been installed at Auckland Airport, and eight more will be added in early 2016.
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The latest generation SmartGates will help to expedite the departures process for international travellers, and replace the previous two-step system.
Jetstar Asia CEO Barathan Pasupathi on how self-service, a digital focus and putting the customer at the heart of the business is having a positive impact.
‘Scan and Go’ devices will be installed at Heathrow Airport to make it easier for users of the app to scan their boarding passes and print their bag tags.
ACSA’s five-year partnership with SITA covers self-service and baggage tracing kiosks, as well as backend hardware and network-related infrastructure.
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Peach’s inventive new self-service kiosks feature a cardboard exterior, 32-inch screen and can be delivered at around 20% of the cost of traditional kiosks.
The survey of more than 7,000 passengers highlights the demand for proactive communications, bag drop, baggage tracking, wireless IFE and in-flight Wi-Fi.
Airport Authority Hong Kong has signed an agreement with Rockwell Collins for the installation of 120 of Type22’s common use self-service bag drop units.
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