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First CUPPS compliance certification achieved
The first CUPPS (Common Use Passenger Processing System) certification has been achieved. In August, SITA became the first platform provider to achieve compliance certification and to successfully complete its CUPPS Pilot Program. Ross Falconer reports.
CUPPS: The platform of the future
The CUPPS (Common Use Passenger Processing System) initiative is currently in its pilot phase, which is divided into four segments: the technical trials (currently ongoing), the compliance trials, the specification update, and the specification release. Ross Falconer reports on progress and the next steps.
Fasttrack Travel
IATA has announced a string of airport trials, which will give passengers new ways to check-in. With an emphasis on baggage self-tagging, mobile check-in and common use kiosks, the ‘fast travel’ initiative is expected to benefit both the industry and passengers. Louise Driscoll reports.
CUPPS entering ‘live’ operational testing
The CUPPS (Common Use Passenger Processing Systems) initiative is moving into a very important stage, in which it will be fully tested in ‘live’ operation. The airports confirmed to participate in the trial are Las Vegas McCarran with ARINC the vendor partner, Orlando (SITA), Sacramento (Air IT), Dublin (RESA) and Brussels (Ultra Electronics). Lufthansa, SAS and American Airlines are the confirmed air carrier participants, with others anticipated to be adding into the test. Ross Falconer reports.
Check-In: The Magazine
We are delighted to bring you Check-In: The Online Magazine - an extension and complementary publication to the existing and hugely successful Check-In events.
Currently, airports, airlines, handlers, hotels and cruise operators are exploring methods of how new check-in practices can lower operational costs, save floor space and enhance facilitation, as well as processes, but there is much debate over which systems and strategies warrant investment. Check-In: The Online Magazine aims to bring you the latest case studies, reports and news to help travel industry stakeholders make the best possible business decisions regarding the evolution of their check-in practices, focusing on emerging processes such as Common Use Self Service (CUSS) and Common Use Passenger Processing Systems (CUPPS), common bag-drops, and biometric check-in.
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