Future travel Experience

International Gate Control has selected AirportLabs to deliver its comprehensive modernisation of the operational systems at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, including core IT and digital platforms. International Gate Control (IGC) has selected AirportLabs to deliver its comprehensive modernisation of the operational systems at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. This modernisation includes the core airport IT and digital platforms that manage day-to-day operations – the systems that behind the scenes keep the airport running smoothly. IGC, on behalf of the Chicago Department of Aviation, manages gate assignments, schedules and day of coordination activities at O’Hare. This collaboration with AirportLabs will equip O’Hare with industry-leading tools to unify and optimise airport operations, from real-time flight data management to resource allocation and stakeholder collaboration. At the heart of this transformation is an innovative approach that enables the fast, seamless rollo...

Edinburgh Airport is implementing Veovo’s curb-to-flight flow management. This will provide a comprehensive view of passenger movement, helping improve all aspects of the airport journey. Edinbugh Airport is deepening its partnership with Veovo to further improve the passenger experience. Building on its existing queue management system, which tracks wait times at key points like security, the airport will now implement Veovo’s curb-to-flight flow management. Curb-to-flight insight provides a comprehensive view of passenger movement throughout the airport. Analysing behaviour by flight and time of day allows every stage of the passenger journey to be optimised. For instance, understanding when passengers arrive at the airport allows optimal planning of check-in and bag drop resources to help reduce queue times. Insights into how passengers move through, and dwell in, shopping and restaurant outlets will support the development of the best mix and capacity of retail offerings to meet th...

Cathay Pacific and SITA – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – are collaborating to deliver network connectivity across 51 airports, optimising access to Cloud technology. Cathay Pacific and SITA – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – have reached an agreement to deliver network connectivity across 51 airports, optimising access to Cloud technology. Cathay Pacific was an early adopter of the original SITA Connect solution, and this renewed agreement demonstrates its confidence in SITA as it moves to the newly launched SITA Connect Go service. This new collaboration will provide Cathay Pacific with enhanced network connectivity across 51 global airports through the SITA Connect Go at Airports product, which will combine dual internet connectivity to provide bandwidth ranging up to 300 Mbps. The new contract includes a planned 12-month design, build, test, and implementation period to cover all airports involved in the ...

Kelowna International Airport has implemented several new software modules from Copenhagen Optimization, bringing together key functions as part of its “vision for the airport of the future”. Kelowna International Airport has implemented several new software modules from Copenhagen Optimization, bringing together key functions across the airport. Kelowna has purchased several modules from Copenhagen Optimization’s Better Airport software suite, introducing solutions that link forecasting, stand and gate management, security, check-in, and baggage reclaim management. Stakeholders will, therefore, be able to access the information they need within one platform in real-time, facilitating the interconnection of different areas of operation. “One of the many reasons we chose to work with Copenhagen Optimization was their shared vision for an improved, more efficient version of Kelowna by helping support a vision for the airport of the future,” said Sam Samaddar, CEO, Kelowna International A...