October 4, 2004
LAKE MARY, Fla. - United Airlines has ordered 281 TouchPort II self-service devices from NCR subsidiary, Kinetics. The devices are in the process of being installed at United Express airports throughout the country.
In addition, Kinetics is providing system architecture software - Kinetics Thin Client Services - that will help United's self-service software applications run seamlessly across its entire spectrum of passenger service environments.
"It's a clear indication of the strength of Kinetics' solutions to have an airline like United turn to us for its next generation of self-service passenger processing technology," said David Melnik, president and chief executive officer of Kinetics. "United passengers will now benefit from the most modern, most experienced and easy-to-use self-service solutions in today's complex air travel system."
Seven of the top 10 major U.S. airlines and five of the seven largest U.S. low-fare carriers utilize Kinetics hardware, software and system architecture to ensure smooth, efficient and hassle-free check-in and boarding services.