This report provides useful synopses of the latest worldwide developments in landside facilities design and discusses future trends and innovative passenger service/processing concepts. The report describes the need for design innovation to serve and process passengers, discusses how innovation can meet many of these needs, and presents several state-of-the-industry design inventions. It explores such innovations as a process-based departure hall, self-service bag check, a drive-through processing area, elder-friendly baggage devices, alternative curbsides, and arrival lounges. The report will be of interest to airport and airline facilities, real estate, and operations managers, as well as airport planners, architects, and engineers interested in new concepts that can stimulate design and innovation in landside facilities at airports.
Innovations for Airport Terminal Facilities. ACRP Report 10
2008
80 pages
Report
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English