IATA Launches Contactless Travel Directory to Accelerate Biometric Innovation in Aviation

(IN SHORT) IATA has introduced its Contactless Travel Directory to quickly expand contactless travel solutions by providing a centralized system for airlines. The Directory offers a single reference point, detailed traveler eligibility criteria, and essential technical protocols to support biometric identification across various travel stages—such as bag drop, lounge and security access, and boarding. Emphasizing… Read the full news article

Geneva Airport increases capacity and taking airport experience to the next level with digital passenger processing technology from SITA

Passengers are experiencing a faster, more efficient journey from check-in to boarding Geneva, Switzerland, 2022-Nov-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers traveling from Geneva Airport can now breeze through self-service touchpoints at check-in, bag drop, and security thanks to digital passenger processing technology from SITA. The new touchpoints are helping to reduce wait times and… Read the full news article

SITA’s enhanced check-in and bag drop self-service solutions deployed with Ethiopian Airlines at Bole International Airport

SITA and Ethiopian Airlines partner to enhance the passenger experience with SITA Smart Path self-service and smarter check-in, pushing Africa to a safer future of travel Addis Ababa, 2021-Jul-30 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA has announced a new technology deployment offering passengers enhanced check-in and bag drop self-services with Ethiopian Airlines at Bole International… Read the full news article

Emirates launches self check-in and bag drop kiosks at Dubai International Airport

Dubai, UAE, 2020-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has introduced self check-in and bag drop kiosks for a more seamless airport experience at Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport. The service is now available to customers travelling to all destinations except to the US, Canada, China, India and Hong Kong due to additional requirements from… Read the full news article

SITA’s self-service kiosks and bag-drop solutions installed at Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Airport

Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2019-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — When the new departures terminal opens at Buenos Aires’ main airport in October, passengers will be able to check in and drop off their baggage in record time, without having to queue for an agent. This is thanks to technology from SITA, the global IT provider to… Read the full news article