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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.
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Check-In 2010, Las Vegas,
8-10 September 2010
Our 2010 Check-In conference & exhibition will bring together all the major players across the travel industry under one roof to discuss the key issues surrounding check-in practices.
Airport Exchange 4-6 October 2010
IT, Facilitation & Customer Service Conference, Istanbul, Turkey
This conference has the theme of "Making the most of IT to meet and exceed passenger expectations" and will focus on the best methods of improving the customer experience for the passenger and how IT can be utilised to ensure their journey through the airport is as stress-free and enjoyable as possible.
Check-In Asia, Kuala Lumpur,
24-26 November 2010
In addition to our North American Event, this year sees the Launch of our new Check-In Asia event staged in Kuala Lumpur. By bringing our event to Asia we will be satisfying an undoubted demand to share knowledge and experiences in this subject area, within the Asian region. Find out more about Check-In Asia.
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