December - 2015 - issue > CXO Insights
Innovative Trends in IT Aviation:
By Rajiv R, Network Engineer, AirAsia India
Today, with the advent of Low Cost Carriers, travel by air is very affordable. Gone are the days when it was meant for the rich and affluent. Several Airlines across the globe are trying their best to keep fares low to make it affordable for everyone who want to experience air travel.
With the increase in number of passengers, there is definitely a lot of work and challenges for the Airport Operators and the Airlines across the world to ensure that there is no compromise on the quality of the service, no matter what the load. To address these challenges, Airline and Airline operators across the world are bringing new innovations with the help of IT solutions and below are some of the few methods which are getting implemented on a rapid phase.
Web check-in:
Imagine sitting in the office/home premises and initiating the check-in process. If a passenger gets to choose his seat or request for special services on the flight, it is sure to ease the overall check-in process. It is highly beneficial for the passengers who carry a hand baggage so that they can directly walk into the security check and avoid standing in queue at the check-in counters.
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