Can Runway Configuration Impact on Arrival Delays?
Why is my flight delayed? A study conducted by a student at Purdue University suggests that runway configurations may have an impact on on-time flight arrival. What were the outcomes of this research, find out here.
3 Challenges Faced at Airport Security Control as Air Travel Rebounds
Airport security control is one of the main points of a passenger´s journey, but also one of the biggest sources of bottlenecks. The processes involved are so time intensive that operators need to closely coordinate staff and resources to avoid running out of capacity. The Coronavirus puts additional pressure on that sensitive system by creating additional requirements. Read here about the challenges confronting the security checkpoint.
Summer Travel 2021: How Can Airlines Prepare for Demand Take-off (vol. II)
Looking forward to a bright summer season 2021 – Airlines prepare for demand to rebound as experts predict an increase in leisure and “visiting friends and relatives” travel. However, the patchwork of quarantine and testing regulations that apply to different destinations is forcing carriers to plan their operations very carefully. How can they do that? Find out here.
Summer Travel 2021: How Can Airlines Prepare for Demand Take-off (vol. I)
After challenging months where carriers had to ground most of their fleets, optimism breaks out with an upturn in global capacity in recent weeks. Pent-up demand and the increase in vaccinations are moving planners to add more flights to their schedules. Read here how airlines can prepare for ramping up operations towards summer travel 2021.
Ready For the Ramp-up: How To Avoid Crowding At The Baggage Claim Area
Expecting busy days this summer, airports have been catching up on planning how to optimally distribute travelers across their facility. Once passengers are off of a flight, the baggage claim area is the location where overflows can hardly be avoided. Read here some strategies operators can put into practice to ensure minimum distancing by luggage pick-up.
4 Post-COVID-19 Strategies For Cost-Efficient Air Cargo Operations
Air cargo is in the spotlight. As the demand for time-critical shipments rises, handling airfreight loads is an opportunity for aviation to offset low passenger revenue. But to keep up with increasing airfreight volumes, the industry needs to move cargo more quickly and efficiently than ever. Read here strategies to improve air cargo operations.
4 Tips to Implement Technology at Airports Amid Budget Constraints
The pandemic has hit airports not only from an operations standpoint, but also from a customer perspective. While experts agree that the industry will restart gradually, the question is how to build back with the existing capacity. Innovation can help to adapt and meet new requirements. Read our tips to implement technology at airports in times of financial constraints.
Technological Innovation: A Core Strategy to Support Airport Recovery
From large hubs to small local airfields – the Coronavirus continues to challenge airports worldwide. With the focus on rebuilding passenger confidence in air travel, operators are looking at digitalization to meet airport recovery goals. New passenger behaviors highlight the importance of solutions that enable sanitation and physical distancing. Read here why leveraging technology is so important today.
Redefining Irregular Operations Amid COVID-19
Flight delays and cancellations are not only an inconvenience for passengers. They can bring aviation stakeholders high operational costs. With an ongoing pandemic that forces government regulations to change rapidly, the industry needs strategies to minimize the impact of flight disruptions. Read here, how operators can deal with irregular operations amid COVID-19.
