Transportation News & Media
Hotel chain testing self-check in
October 20, 2003
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. is testing self-service kiosk applications at the 1,215-room Sheraton Boston Hotel and the…
read nowRFID in use at U.S.-Canada border wins tech award
October 16, 2003
EVERETT, Wash. -- A radio frequency identification (RFID) project designed to increase levels of security along the U.S.-Canadian border has been named an…
read nowFirst multiple-airline check-in system makes debut
October 15, 2003
LAS VEGAS -- Travelers here are the big winners with the launch of SpeedCheck at McCarran International Airport. SpeedCheck is the nation's first…
read nowUS Airways enhances check-in kiosks
October 15, 2003
ARLINGTON, Va. -- US Airways has added new features to its Self-Service Check-In kiosks. The features enable customers to choose either English or Spanish for…
read nowNorthwest offers incentive to kiosk users
October 2, 2003
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Through Dec. 31, 2003, first-time users of Northwest's nwa.com Check-In service will receive a one-time bonus of 1,000 WorldPerks frequent…
read nowAmadeus, IBM form alliance on airline tech
October 1, 2003
MADRID, Spain -- Amadeus and IBM have formed a strategic relationship to address the needs of airline and transportation companies looking to upgrade their IT…
read nowIndia govt plans for kiosks in 24 airports
September 14, 2003
NEW DELHI, India -- The civil aviation ministry has decided to upgrade 24 regional airports across the country to improve the service standards and passenger…
read nowJFK air terminal goes IP, studies kiosks
September 14, 2003
NEW YORK -- The JFK International Air Terminal LLC has selected SITA to upgrade its Common Use Terminal Equipment (CUTE ) system at terminal 4 to the vendor's…
read nowAlaska, Horizon Air incent customers to use e-ticketing
September 10, 2003
SEATTLE -- Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are making several policy changes to encourage customers to use electronic tickets, enhancing customer convenience…
read nowDelta launches interline ticketing with Alaska Airlines
September 9, 2003
ATLANTA -- Delta Air Lines announced the launch of interline electronic ticketing (ET) with Alaska Airlines, extending the convenience of electronic ticketing…
read nowAussie gov't expands campaign on travel advisories
September 7, 2003
ADELAIDE, Australia -- The federal government launched an $8.4-million media campaign and new interactive kiosks to heighten awareness of Australian travel…
read nowACLU: face-recognition tech not ready for prime time
September 3, 2003
BOSTON -- Facial-recognition technology failed to match identities in 38 percent of test cases among a group of employees at Logan International Airport…
read nowHilton taps IBM for guest check-in/out kiosks
September 2, 2003
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Hilton Hotels Corp. announced plans to install and test guest self-service kiosks at two of its largest wholly owned properties: the…
read nowAu Bon Pain chain puts nutrition kiosks in 130 shops
September 2, 2003
BOSTON -- National restaurant chain Au Bon Pain doesn't offer the average fast-food fare. It pairs goat cheese with European breads, and has unique wrap…
read nowTech soon to be common sight in India's railway stations
August 28, 2003
HYDERABAD, India -- A few months from now, railway commuters may be able to say goodbye to long lines, at least in the major metropolitan areas, thanks to…
read nowParking kiosks quirky in Chicago neighborhood
August 27, 2003
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. -- Some commuters in this Chicago neighborhood have found the new electronic parking kiosks installed in lots at local train stations to be…
read nowCanada implements border-security program
August 26, 2003
BEDFORD, N.H. -- Canada is implementing a multi-phase program for improved airport and border security. The program, which affects airport check-in kiosks…
read nowUnited adds features to EasyCheck-in kiosks
August 20, 2003
CHICAGO -- United Airlines announced it has added new features to its popular EasyCheck-in units throughout its system. Customers traveling from the United…
read nowIndustries see potential of RFID tech
August 11, 2003
MIAMI -- Here is an experience that an average consumer might like to have at a local video store on a busy Friday night: They grab a DVD and pass by a…
read nowDell brings kiosk-based marketing to DFW Airport
August 6, 2003
ROUND ROCK, Texas -- Have time to wait between flights at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport? Why not head to a kiosk and go online to try out or even buy…
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