SITA announces airline check-in kiosk deal with Kenyan airports

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December 6, 2009

SITA, a provider of IT products and services for the air-transport industry, has announced a ten-year, $26.7 million deal with the Kenyan Airports Authority…

China Southern Airlines expanding deployment of NCR check-in kiosks

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December 1, 2009

NCR Corp. has announced that China Southern Airlines expects to add 40 NCR self-service check-in kiosks to the 30 units the airline deployed earlier this year.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security proposes permanent Global Entry kiosk program

November 22, 2009

According to a report from Business Travel News, the United States Department of Homeland Security has proposed to make its test Global Entry kiosk program…

NEXTEP to exhibit hotel self-check-in/checkout solution at G2E

November 16, 2009

NEXTEP SYSTEMS has announced it will exhibit its new self check-in/checkout solution for hotels at this week's Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas. …

NEXTEP to intro hotel self-check-in solution at industry tradeshow next week

November 2, 2009

NEXTEP SYSTEMS has announced it will debut a self-check-in/checkout solution for hotels at next week's International Hotel/Motel and Restaurant Show, sponsored…

Advantages of Smart Cards in Kiosk Applications

As kiosks become more ubiquitous, deployers are looking for ways to expand functionality while minimizing the environmental impact. Smart cards allow for less…

Research: Atlanta airport leads world in self-service

New survey results indicate widespread adoption of mobile, Web and kiosk self-check-in at the international hub. 

Self-check-in glitch affects 10,000 Air New Zealand passengers over weekend

October 11, 2009

Radio New Zealand reports that a "widespread" computer glitch on Air New Zealand's check-in kiosks and call-in center and online-booking systems affected…

Commentary: Keeping kiosks relevant in a changing self-service landscape

Recent data point to changing consumer preferences, but it doesn't have to spell the end of kiosks as we know them.

NCR, Ultra Electronics announce partnership for common-use airport platforms

September 22, 2009

NCR Corp. has announced a strategic partnership with Ultra Electronics, a provider of aviation industry solutions. The companies will join forces to help…

Virginia government deploys check-in kiosks statewide

September 20, 2009

Medical Check In Systems Inc. has announced the deployment of its Customer Service Check In kiosks in court and probation offices across the state of Virginia.

Self-Checkout

Self-checkout has revolutionized retail by putting the “last mile” of the transaction in the hands of the shopper. In this exclusive guide, you will learn how…

NCR announces first deployment of its curbside airline check-in kiosks

September 16, 2009

According to an announcement from NCR Corp., US Airways will be the first airline to deploy NCR's TouchPort 80 outdoor passenger check-in kiosk. NCR says the…

IER to outfit San Jose airport with CUSS check-in kiosks

September 10, 2009

IER, a developer of self-service solutions for the transportation vertical, has announced it will install 46 self-check-in kiosks at the Norman Y. Mineta San…

Southwest upgrades airport check-in kiosks

July 23, 2009

According to Minneapolis "Examiner" Mark Friedman, Southwest Airlines has added advanced features to its airport check-in kiosks. Friedman says Southwest…

Lessons to learn from the Clear kiosk program's demise

The registered traveler program's abrupt closure shocked its 200,000-plus members last month. Here's a look at what may have gone wrong.

Ingenico to provide chip and PIN kiosk tech to Ryanair airlines

July 14, 2009

DUBLIN, Ireland — Ingenico, a global provider of payment solutions, has announced a three-year partnership with Ryanair, Europe's largest low-fares airline, to…

Universal Travel Group expanding travel-services kiosks in China

July 12, 2009

SHENZHEN, China — Universal Travel Group, a travel services provider in the People's Republic of China, today announced it has increased the number of its…

Commentary: An airline self-service revolution?

As mobile self-service gains traction in the airline industry, the role of the check-in kiosk may be changing.

Carnival Cruise Lines tests self-check-in kiosks

July 7, 2009

USA Today's Cruise Log: Carnival Cruise Lines is piloting self-check-in kiosks at its Port of Miami cruise terminal. The world's largest cruise line says that…