Heathrow will test biometric scanners

November 27, 2006

The (London) Telegraph: Airline passengers are expected to face routine fingerprinting, with the government already involved in talks with the aviation…

British Airways to launch Registered Traveler at JFK

November 26, 2006

Business Travel Executive: British Airways plans to launch the Clear Registered Traveler program at Terminal 7 of John F. Kennedy International Airport this…

Kiosks power up at KioskCom Europe

Companies from the UK, United States joined other world players at inaugural event.

Hyatt deploys boarding pass kiosks in lobbies

American Exhibits, Hyatt, VSi, partner for airline ticket kiosks. The deal gives all U.S. and Canadian Hyatt guests access to in-lobby ticket printing.

Self-service saving the travel industry 'billions of dollars'

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

November 20, 2006

For British Airways, self-service has been an unqualified success.

American Airlines adds kiosks for international travel

November 19, 2006

Associated Press: American Airlines said Nov. 20 it will roll out new self-service check-in kiosks for international travel across its network.

Qatar airline unveils frequent-flier kiosk

November 15, 2006

LONDON — Qatar Airways announced the launch of an instant frequent-flyer enrollment kiosk for new Privilege Club members at Doha International Airport.

Alamo to roll out kiosks nationwide

November 13, 2006

TULSA, Okla. — Alamo Rent A Car announced it will roll out new self-service kiosks at rental locations throughout the United States. The new system cuts…

World's largest casino installs digital signage

November 13, 2006

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Foxwoods Resort Casino, the largest casino in the world with over 340,000 square feet of gaming space and more than 40,000 guests each…

South African airport to add check-in kiosks

November 12, 2006

The Tide Online: South Africa's four major airports will introduce self-service check-in kiosks next week. Thirty-six kiosks will be available at Oliver Tambo…

British Telephone deploys travel planning kiosks in phone booths

British Telephone has partnered Somerset Council and Action Information Management Ltd to rapidly and flexibly deliver a new kiosk-based integrated travel…

Six Flags, Kodak announce strategic relationship

November 2, 2006

NEW YORK — Eastman Kodak Company and Six Flags announced a long-term strategic relationship under which Kodak will become a Six Flags Corporate Alliance…

British Airways will focus on self-service in coming year

November 1, 2006

Computing.co.uk: The move to Heathrow Terminal 5 will be chief among British Airways' IT priorities in the coming year, said chief executive Willie Walsh.

Aviation moves toward 'self-service passenger model'

October 30, 2006

GENEVA, Switzerland — SITA's 8th Annual Airline IT Trends Survey, carried out in conjunction with Airline Business magazine, indicates that aviation will…

Check-in kiosks save money for Air Canada

October 29, 2006

HotelMarketing.com: At Air Canada, a customer who uses its kiosk to check in costs the company only 16 cents. That same customer checking in with an agent…

Seven new airports in the U.K. sign up for Spectrum Internet kiosks

October 18, 2006

HERTFORDSHIRE, England — Airport operator BAA has awarded a new seven-airport Internet-kiosk contract to Spectrum Interactive PLC, estimated to be worth £…

New Internet kiosks designed to fit payphone enclosures, use MEI acceptors

October 18, 2006

WEST CHESTER, Pa. —  Pay E Mail Internet kiosks are designed and patented with a slim footprint so that they can be easily swapped into existing payphone…

'Today' reporter tests kiosks for germs

October 16, 2006

MSNBC.com: "Today" consumer correspondent Janice Lieberman tracked down the bacteria travelers encounter at airports and hotels. First stop: the check-in…

Gas Station TV in the 'Top 10' at NACS Show 2006

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

A new digital signage network got high marks at the recent c-store summit.

Occtane Group kiosk serves Hilton Head travelers

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

Concierge Plus combines digital signage, news and entertainment, and transaction processing.