Security convergence solutions for airport and airline security
To address security concerns, airports have employed greater security both at the periphery of airports and within airport terminals themselves.
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Some of these operations will be focused on securing a seamless passenger experience, others on ensuring security, increasing revenues or reducing environmental impact. Regardless of the aim, these initiatives are integral to the daily operation of an terminal, and in the long term, for the success of the airport.
Whether an airport is an international hub or a small regional airport, the terminal must function efficiently, passengers must be well catered for and staff must be happy. A negative terminal experience could be detrimental to the airport, and so operations must be optimised and new methods considered. These include new technologies, data-sharing between stakeholders, collaboration, airport management systems, and much more.
Gatwick Airport previously said terminal operations was “the heartbeat of the airport”. This section of the website will provide you with information that you can use to ensure your airport keeps beating.
To address security concerns, airports have employed greater security both at the periphery of airports and within airport terminals themselves.
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Airport Guardian streamline airport badging operations by offering self-service modules for vendors and visitors, and a robust reporting tool.
Anders Nielson and Lone Teist detail how Billund Airport – regional in size but one that bears the complexity of a large-scale airport – has had to embrace self-service technology and automation within baggage handling to increase its capacity.
Boris Johnson previously described the Heathrow expansion as "barbarically contemptuous of the rights of the population", but recently seems to have changed his mind.
Recent information screen blackouts at Gatwick and Heathrow have highlighted that airports need to diversify their information delivery systems.
Cameras that track vehicles touting and tailgating, which has recently increased at drop-off points around the airport, have been installed.
The Master Plan includes an investment of £500 million which will focus on transforming the terminals and therefore the passenger experience.
With gate sharing between airlines on the increase, airports are turning to intelligent automation systems to help them assign gates for the smoothest journey – and most efficient throughput.
As airports handle record numbers, crowded check-in halls are becoming more commonplace, prompting airports to rethink their approach to space, resources and passenger experience.
API/PNR provides advanced data on travellers entering and exiting countries, allowing governments to anticipate threats and assess risks.
The trial aims to offer a new approach to reuse, helping customers reduce disposable cup usage within closed environments such as travel hubs.
In collaboration with Delft University of Technology, Schiphol will act as a 'living lab' for the next five years as the partnership aims to develop innovation throughout the airport.
Voted the best airport for the seventh year running, Changi Airport was ranked number one in the world for its exceptional travel experience.