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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 conveniently and quickly check in at the airport -- without waiting in long lines. They can select or change seating and print out a boarding pass at the kiosk.

The advantage
Why IBM kiosk solutions?
Airline and airport self-service kiosk solution advantages:
  • IBM has a growing number of self-service customers in the air travel industry
  • IBM can provide support to airline customers on a world wide basis
  • The IBM platform and application are designed to the IATA Common Use Self-Service standard -- allowing airlines and airports to share the kiosk infrastructure.

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

The benefits
Reduce customer wait time with kiosks
Airline and airport self-service kiosk solutions are designed to help with current travel industry challenges:
  • Security concerns/consumer fear
  • Need to contain costs
  • Customer convenience
  • Aging systems and infrastructure
  • Intense competition
  • Lack of product differentiation

Kiosks can be a powerful addition to your e-business strategy for:
  • Improving customer service and satisfaction
  • Building customer loyalty
  • Meeting customer demand for self-service
  • Reducing the unit cost of check ins

Airlines now using IBM kiosks:
  • Alitalia
  • Air Canada
  • Air New Zealand
  • British Airways
  • KLM
  • Singapore Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • US Airways

The ROI
Boost customer loyalty
Airline and airport self-service kiosk solutions can be a powerful addition to your e-business strategy for:
  • Increasing customer convenience and reducing time spent waiting in lines
  • Improving customer satisfaction
  • Expanding airport infrastructure -- add kiosks on or off the concourse
  • Building customer loyalty, repeat business
  • Reducing costs by maximizing your employees' time and work



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