Air Transport IT Review - Issue 1, April 2009

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Inflight mobile services take-off

To-date, OnAir has obtained regulatory authorization for its pioneering mobile phone and inflight communications services in 45 countries worldwide - including across all 25 European Union countries. More than 200 roaming agreements have been signed with service providers, with a further 100 under negotiation.

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Solving the baggage dilemma

Self-service and baggage are often perceived by passengers as incompatible. Kiosks are seen as difficult to use if luggage is to be checked-in. What makes baggage an obstacle to the adoption of self-check-in options by passengers?

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Delivering next generation passenger management

SITA's major investment in next generation passenger management services focuses on new value-add solutions while migrating existing reservations, inventory, ticketing and departure control solutions to a modern platform.

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Building next-gen airport communications

Airports are taking a harder look at new digital communications that can enhance safety, security and profitability, while improving the efficiency and interaction of the airport workers who use them.