Passenger Handling Categories
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Accessibility Equipment
Accessibility equipment includes specialist solutions that enable passengers with reduced mobility to move through airport terminals and board or leave aircraft. This covers ambulifts, PRM boarding ramps, wheelchair lifts, aisle chairs, mobility aids, tactile wayfinding systems, induction loop systems, accessible lifts and escalators, and adapted seating or toilet facilities. The category also includes PRM transport vehicles and equipment used at check-in, security and gate areas to assist with passenger movement within the terminal.
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Biometrics & Identity Management
This category contains suppliers and news focused on identity verification technologies, particularly those that use biometric data or digital ID platforms.
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Check-In & Security
The check-in and security category features suppliers who provide products and services relating to this aspect of passenger handling, such as those providing check-in kiosks or scanners. The products & services in this section relate to the physical and procedural systems that move passengers through the airport.
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Passenger Counting
Passenger counting and monitoring passenger flow at airports are related processes used to manage and optimise passenger traffic through airport terminals. Passenger counting involves accurately tracking the number of passengers entering or exiting an airport at any given time. This data is typically collected through a combination of manual and automated methods, such as ticket sales, check-ins, boarding passes and sensors. The data is then used to help airport operators allocate resources, identify congestion points and improve passenger flow. Monitoring passenger flow is the process of tracking how passengers move through an airport terminal. This includes tracking how long it takes for passengers to pass through security checkpoints, how long they wait in line at ticket counters or baggage check-in areas, and how long it takes for passengers to board or disembark from planes. This data is used to identify bottlenecks, optimise passenger flow and improve the overall airport experience for travellers. By combining passenger counting and monitoring passenger flow, airport operators can make informed decisions about staffing levels, security requirements and facility upgrades. This data also helps operators identify areas where congestion is likely to occur and take proactive measures to prevent delays or bottlenecks. In addition, analysing passenger flow data over time provides valuable insights into how passenger traffic is evolving and what changes may be needed to better serve the needs of travellers. The suppliers on this page provide passenger counting and passenger flow monitoring solutions.
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Passenger Information Technology
A directory of airport industry suppliers who provide terminal passenger information technology such as flight information displays and public address systems as well as all the latest news about the area.
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Passenger Services
This section is for suppliers who provide passenger services at airports such as business and conference facilities, currency exchange and banking services, and lounges, hotels and sleeping pods as well as retail facilities and food outlets.
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Wayfinding and Signage
Wayfinding and signage solutions enable efficient passenger movement through airport environments by delivering structured visual communication systems aligned with terminal layouts, operational requirements and regulatory standards. The category covers the design, production and deployment of static and dynamic signage, environmental graphics, digital wayfinding displays and interactive directories that support passenger flow, reduce congestion and enhance navigational clarity across landside and airside areas.
Passenger Handling News
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Amadeus Signals €1.2bn Plan to Acquire IDEMIA Public Security
Amadeus has announced its intention to acquire IDEMIA Public Security (IPS) to expand its capabilities in biometric identity at airports.
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YDA Dalaman Airport Enhances Operations with a Real-Time Platform to Support Reliable Travel to Türkiye
Integrated SITA systems give airport teams greater visibility and coordination across flights, gates, check-in and baggage.
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TSA Sets Out $11.7bn Budget Request for 2027 to Facilitate Technology Upgrades
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has presented its 2027 budget proposal, outlining planned spending of 11.7 billion USD.
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Aeropuertos Mexicanos and Amadeus Strengthen Relationship to Implement the ACUS System at Saltillo International Airport
Aeropuertos Mexicanos and Amadeus agree to implement the ACUS Airport Cloud Use Service system at Saltillo International Airport.
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US: Why Labor Groups Warn Against Privatising TSA
As Trump pushes TSA privatisation proposals, we take a look at the considered risks to airport security, staffing, and stability.
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Smiths Detection Achieves Certification for AI-Driven Baggage Screening Solution
Smiths Detection has announced that it has secured ECAC (European Civil Aviation Conference) certification for its iCMORE APIDS.
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Leidos and Analogic to Consolidate Airport Security Screening Technology
Leidos and Altaris have established a joint venture combining Leidos’ Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) with Altaris' Analogic.
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American Airlines to Introduce Electronic Boarding Gates at DFW
American Airlines has announced plans to introduce electronic boarding gates at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
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Air New Zealand Trials New Digital Identity Solution
Passengers travelling with Air New Zealand will soon be able to utilise digital identity information following a recent pilot.
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SignAgent Launches New Marketplace Built for the Signage Industry
SignAgent, the cloud-based platform used to design, build, and manage signage systems across 30+ countries, launches SignAgent Marketplace.
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The Role of Airports in Smart City Developments
Airports are evolving beyond transit hubs, showcasing smart city technologies like AI, biometrics and sustainability systems.
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Trump Proposes Partial Privatisation of TSA in Budget Plan
President Donald Trump has unveiled a proposal to privatise parts of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
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CLEAR1 Achieves FedRAMP® 'In Process' Designation to Support Public Sector and Regulated Industries
CLEAR1 has achieved a Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) "In Process" designation at the Moderate impact level.
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Arajet and Amadeus Sign Strategic Distribution Agreement to Accelerate Growth across the Americas
Arajet and Amadeus have signed a distribution agreement giving travel agencies across the Americas access to the fast-growing Caribbean carr…
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Aena Presents Updated Innovation Roadmap at PTE World
Aena has presented its updated innovation roadmap at this year's Passenger Terminal Expo & Conference (PTE World) in London.
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Manchester Airport Introduces Shared Terminal Model Using Biometric Technology
Manchester Airport has introduced Amadeus' biometric technology in T2, allowing domestic and international passengers to share facilities.
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Passenger-shared Bag Location is Becoming Part of Airline Baggage Recovery
SITA: Passenger-authorized location sharing tech from major global mobile platforms can now be integrated into WorldTracer®
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Introducing the Reimagined CLEAR App: Win the Day of Travel from Home to Gate
CLEAR is launching a reimagined CLEAR App to help you win the day of travel from home to gate with one seamless end-to-end experience.
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Munich Airport Opens Inclusive Security Checkpoint
Munich Airport has opened a new inclusive security checkpoint area in Terminal 2 – the first of its kind to be opened within the country.
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Volotea to Create Tailored Traveller Experiences with Navitaire Stratos
Volotea partner with Navitaire Stratos, an Amadeus company to have more improved and flexible booking experiences for customers.
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Beyond Silos: How Ecosystem Thinking Elevates the Airport Experience
This NACO webinar explores collaboration, data and culture shape drawing on real life examples from leading airports.
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Embracing New Frontiers Through Secure and Robust Connectivity
SITA explores how airlines can enable more flexible passenger processing through secure and reliable connectivity during check ins.
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Transavia Expands Distribution Agreement with Amadeus
Transavia expands its global distribution agreement with Amadeus, giving travel sellers access to all fare types and new upsell features
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Plaza Premium Group and PT IAS Hospitality Indonesia Collaborate
Plaza Premium Group and PT IAS Hospitality partner to expand premium airport lounge access across Indonesia and globally

