Point their developed applications, although their facilities are ready for the type of information that can be effectively livrés via smartphones: navigation complex Terminal layouts, avoiding the choke points and long queues waiting and what is available in stores and restaurants.
Several developers independent app intensify to the gap in the hope to woo travellers with useful information, in real time and possibly encouraging them to spend more money.
There are several applications - involves maps, maps of the airport and Airport Terminal maps - offering cards gate and terminal only. The applications we tested - Gateguru, iFly Pro, Flysmart and GoHow airport - offer more variety, such as the location of the door, close to shops and restaurants, parking lot information, checkpoint - the wait times and reviews uploaded by travellers.
They have compiled their information by partnership directly with airports, as GoHow has done, or collect information which is publicly available. Gateguru has been more further by asking users to post reviews and tidbits. It now has over 25,000 reviews and suggestions and 5,000 photos by its users. GoHow, also looks at ways to encourage frequent users, possibly in partnership with airports or dealers to offer rewards loyalty program, explains Christina Cassotis e & HS, which developed goHow.
During this time, the developers of airport technology will continue to pursue new applications. One of the most closely followed developments is the technology to locate travelers at the airport in real time. Technology company Aviation SITA is working on a new Copenhagen International program to track the movement of travellers based on signals from Wi - Fi from their mobile devices. Using this technology "lbs", responsible for the airport hoping to improve the flow of passengers, especially at congested points. Dealers see the opportunity to offer deals to potential customers who are nearby.
Gateguru asked its members to voluntarily submit their geolocation (latitude and longitude coordinates), with plans to introduce new location-based services. We are anxious to push offers. But if there is a value with their airport experience, we would welcome that, ", explains Daniel Gellert, CEO of Gateguru." "If you are 30 seconds from the safety line and we can say line b is faster that line A 15 seconds, it is more powerful.
Of the tested apps, we liked better Gateguru because of its simplicity and its focus. Gateguru assumes passenger will get their flight and is updated from the airlines, and focuses instead on the airport facilities and services.
Those who prefer to consolidate travel information in an application can opt for others, such as goHow and iFly, which offer both. "If I rush to my door for a TGIF (to see that) has changed my door, I am annoyed and TGIF loses business,"said Cassotis."."
Here's looking at the applications tested:
?Overview: covers on 115 airports with lists of restaurants, shops, lounges and airline services. View and post security wait times.
Accreditation ?pros: Comprehensive lists; 25 000 ratings, reviews and advice of members. Have approximately 5,000 photos. To view your Tripit and kayaking routes. Coupons from some suppliers. Connection Internet requires no reading lists and reviews.
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