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Malta Airport invests in new flight information display screens

3 May 2019 | By International Airport Review

The new flight information display screens have been installed at Malta International Airport are hoped to further improve the passenger experience through the terminal.

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Tracking bags has caused a 66 per cent improvement in baggage delivery

26 April 2019 | By International Airport Review

To improve baggage management many airlines and airports have introduced tracking at key points in the journey, including check-in, loading onto the aircraft, transfers and arrival.

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Mobile notifications at baggage collection improves passenger satisfaction

1 April 2019 | By International Airport Review

The new notifications, which allow for baggage to be tracked, provide updates at arrivals, which is an added benefit of baggage tracking.

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Miami International launches biometric exit technology with Lufthansa

5 February 2019 | By International Airport Review

Passengers departing from Miami International Airport can now board with the quick click of a camera instead of a boarding pass and passport, thanks to biometric exit technology launched at the airport.

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Want to enjoy an easy, relaxed airport experience? It’s all about waiting

16 January 2019 | By Christian Bugislaus Carstens

Waiting in line is considered by some to be almost as bad as torture, but it’s one of life’s inevitabilities. But, what if there was a way to make airport queues move faster and keep the experience more pleasant for those in line? It all comes down to understanding why…

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What technology trends should airports look out for in 2019?

15 January 2019 | By Eve De Clerk (International Airport Review)

Technology has always been at the forefront of progression in the aviation industry, but what can we look forward to in 2019? Here are 10 of the technologies set to make a big impact...

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Cybersecurity spend has reached $3.9 billion in 2018

30 November 2018 | By International Airport Review

Cyber budgets for airlines and airports continue to grow, but there has been a shift of investment to detection and prevention schemes.

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Hamad International one step closer to Smart City status

7 November 2018 | By International Airport Review

Hamad International Airport (HIA) has announced the success of the first phase of its Smart Airport programme, which will enable more than 25 per cent of Qatar Airways' passengers to use self-service check-in and bag-drop facilities.

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SITA technologies and Brisbane International commit to connect Queensland 24/7

3 August 2018 | By International Airport Review

The 'gateway to Queensland' will continue to develop and grow through the use of new technologies and the help of SITA.

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SITA joins project aimed at creating independent digital identity network

17 July 2018 | By International Airport Review

SITA will be working with airline customers to trial issuing credentials to small groups of passengers and allowing them to use them in controlled environments.

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Big data: Unlocking the value of data in air transport

19 June 2018 | By Jim Peters

The right data, harnessed in the right way, can deliver actionable insights that are truly transformative for decision-making, efficiency and smooth passenger-focused delivery of services. Jim Peters, Chief Technology Officer at SITA, reveals how big data is beginning to deliver real value in the air transport industry.

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International Airport Review – Issue 3, 2018

8 June 2018 | By International Airport Review

In this issue: discovering the benefits of remote digital towers, the rise of automation in passenger processing, and unlocking the value of data to improve operational efficiencies.

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Seamless Travel In-Depth Focus 2018

25 April 2018 | By International Airport Review

Today’s passengers expect more from their journey; demanding a hassle-free and pleasant experience throughout. To keep up with today’s tech-savvy customers, it’s important for airports to utilise technology and streamline their operations to ensure the vision of seamless travel continues to become a reality.

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SITA to present on Hololens mixed reality work at IATA’s VR summit

28 March 2018 | By International Airport Review

SITA's Director of Emerging Technologies will speak about his company's research into mixed reality at the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) summit on virtual and augmented reality in Switzerland.

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Expect artificial intelligence to revolutionise baggage management, says SITA

6 March 2018 | By International Airport Review

The next decade will see smart tech and artificial intelligence slash the number of bags lost by airports throughout the world according to SITA.

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