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Self-service kiosk solution for airlines and airports from IBM

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The goal
Convenience for you and your customers
Airline and airport self-service kiosk solutions are designed to boost customer satisfaction by letting passengers quickly and easily check in at the airport, select or change seating, and print out a boarding pass. Kiosks can let customers avoid waiting in long lines. And kiosks can maximize terminal space and your employees' time and efforts.

The advantage
Why IBM kiosk solutions?
Gain advantages with airline and airport self-service kiosk solutions:
  • IBM has successfully delivered air travel kiosk solutions around the world -- you get proven technology.
  • The IBM platform is designed to offer airlines and airports a common use environment for sharing kiosks.
  • IBM is a committed member of the IATA's Common Use Self-Service management group.

IBM has extensive experience in:
  • Developing self-service applications
  • Offering management convenience through online remote monitoring
  • Integrating with existing systems
  • Rolling out customized solutions

The benefits
Reduce customer wait time with kiosks
Airline and airport self-service kiosk solutions can be a powerful addition to your e-business strategy for:
  • Improving customer satisfaction
  • Building customer loyalty
  • Reducing costs
  • Maximizing use of floor space

Airlines now using IBM kiosks to give customers faster, more convenient service include:
  • Alitalia
  • Air Canada
  • Air New Zealand
  • British Airways
  • KLM
  • Singapore Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • US Airways

Airlines and airports can benefit from the common-use IBM environment. The IBM kiosk platform is designed to offer airlines and airports the ability to:
  • Share common kiosks.
  • Improve customer service and convenience.
  • Optimize investment in IATA Common Use Self-Service certified applications.
  • Meet customer demand for self-service.
  • Reduce the unit cost of check ins.
  • Improve your floor space utilization.

We have experienced IBM teams who can handle the various aspects of your kiosk solution:
  • Concept and design
  • Software development
  • Fabrication of standard or custom enclosures
  • Installation and training
  • Ongoing maintenance and support

Kiosk capabilities give customer benefits:
  • Fast, seamless transit through airport facilities
  • Staff support
  • Seat selection
  • Local Language support
  • Frequent flyer update
  • Faster check in

The approach
Improve customer communication, service
Airline and airport self-service kiosk solutions are effective when used in larger, enterprise-wide solutions. Our kiosk systems can help:
  • Allow customers to quickly view their options.
  • Integrate seamlessly with legacy systems and other sales channels.
  • Offer effective methods of monitoring usage and performance.
  • Link kiosk check in with other technology -- passengers can start check-in process on mobile phone and collect boarding pass from kiosk.

The financial advantage
Boost customer loyalty
Airline and airport self-service kiosk solutions can be a powerful addition to your e-business strategy for:
  • Improving customer satisfaction with convenient self service
  • Building customer loyalty, repeat business -- capturing frequent business travelers
  • Attracting busy, on-the-go travelers to kiosks
  • Maximizing your employees' time
  • Reducing unit cost of check ins
  • Maximizing use of floor space -- shorter lines



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