Making The Most Of Traveler Dwell Time

Electronic ticketing kiosks, self-check baggage, digital identification checks and self-printed boarding passes are all part of the growing wave of high-tech services offered by airlines to make getting into and out of the terminal faster and more convenient.

In the long run, technology will make traveling more efficient. But for now these high-tech innovations are hindered by baggage restrictions, tighter security checks and logistic limitations that require travelers to be at the airport well in advance of their flight. This is where Smarte Carte can help.

Easing The Baggage Burden
One of the biggest headaches for passengers is dealing with their baggage. Simply by making it easy to locate and rent a baggage cart, airports can take the worry out of traveling and give passengers greater control of their belonging and the mobility to visit revenue-generating retail shops and restaurants during dwell time.

Lockers Make The List
Probably the most exasperating part of waiting around an airport is hauling carry-on luggage every place, even into a restroom.

Since 1992, Smarte Carte has managed electronic locker services in transportation around the world. With state-of-the-art technology like biometric fingerprint access, these computerized lockers offer the security airports need and the convenience features travelers want. An added benefit is the locker size - they are big enough to store several carry-on bags.

In the end, there is much that airports can do to improve the travel experience. Providing a convenient, visible and well managed baggage cart and locker service will not only give passengers a sense of security and control, but will also allow them the freedom to move about the airport and visit retail shops and restaurants.