TSA testing new security kiosk to check for fake IDs

June 8, 2012

According to Houston public radio station KUHF FM, the TSA is testing out a new security kiosk that checks the validity of passenger IDs at the Houston airport.

Abu Dhabi airport deploys 4th hotel check-in kiosk

June 4, 2012

Guests staying at the Crowne Plaza in Abu Dhabi can now check in to their flights, print boarding passes and tag their bags at a kiosk before leaving the hotel…

Hertz expands self-service solutions

June 4, 2012

The Hertz Corporation is expanding its "technology-driven, customer service enhancements" to more Hertz locations, according to a company press release.

Portugal airports 'liven' up with multitouch solutions

EDIGMA deploys multitouch interactive "Living Spots" in airports.

Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport welcomes Internet kiosks

The kiosks will not only provide Internet service to travelers, but also help bring brand awareness to the ISP provider.

Ethiopian airport launches self-service

May 29, 2012

Bole International Airport, which sees about 5,000 passengers daily in Ethiopia, recently deployed four check-in kiosks to help shorten long lines at its…

Alaska Airlines offers self-bag tagging

May 22, 2012

Alaska Airlines is debuting self-bag tagging for customers traveling out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The process allows customers to print and…

Australian airports replacing staff with kiosks

May 10, 2012

The Australian government is extending its SmartGate program that allows Australians returning home to process their own passports in airport kiosks.

Hertz second try at kiosks is successful

May 9, 2012

The 122 video kiosks deployed throughout Hertz locations have helped the car rental company take advantage of higher demand among business travellers in the…

Canada expands airport kiosks

April 23, 2012

Canada's Automated Border Clearance pilot project using kiosks at Vancouver International Airport is moving to full-program status and will also expanded to…

Study: Airport retailers will increase sales with self-service, mobile & wayfinding

April 19, 2012

Airports and airport retailers looking to better serve and generate more revenue from today's time-starved and mobile-enabled travelers are missing…

NFC-enabled boarding gate reader on display at Passenger Terminal Expo

April 17, 2012

Access IS will demonstrate its BGR135C boarding gate reader that accepts 2D barcode boarding passes and reads contactless frequent flyer cards and tags from…

LA launches bike share kiosks

April 16, 2012

Los Angeles has launched its $16-million bike-share program that will eventually include400 kiosks with 4,000 bicycles over the next 18 to 24 months in areas…

Cebu Air debuts self check-in kiosks

March 30, 2012

The Philippines' largest national airline, Cebu Pacific announced the installation of self check-in kiosks at eight additional airports across the Philippines…

Montreal-Trudeau North America's first airport to offer self-serve bag drop-off

March 22, 2012

Montréal–Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau International Airport has become the first airport in North America to offer passengers self-service baggage drop-off points…

Delhi Tourism sets up kiosks in metro stations

March 15, 2012

Tourists riding the high-speed Airport Express Corridor in India now have easy access to details about tourist attractions in Delhi, thanks to news kiosks…

Minneapolis airport deploys movie kiosks

March 12, 2012

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is offering relief for bored travelers with Digiboo kiosks that sell and rent movies, according to a news story at…

Boston using kiosks for new bike-share program

by Stephen Enfield — vp, POS Supply Solutions

Bike Sharing has been gaining popularity over the past few years as a convenient and green transit option. Locations have popped up all over the country…

Zipcar expands car-sharing program

February 13, 2012

Zipcar, Inc, the world's leading car sharing network, has added service to more than 45 college and university campuses in the last year.

Global Entry now a permanent resident

February 7, 2012

The Global Entry trusted traveler program, which uses kiosks to speed the passage of air passengers arriving in the United States through customs and…