Now you don’t have to miss your flight or get lost: Munich Airport has introduced new smart trolleys. Photo: canvaNow you don’t have to miss your flight or get lost: Munich Airport has introduced new smart trolleys.
Passengers can also select facilities, such as shops and restaurants that they wish to go to, and the trolley will provide guidance through the terminal via an integrated map and directory. Passengers at Munich Airport can now enjoy a more digital experience in the time before departure. Using a tablet on a carry-on baggage trolley, travelers can enter their flight data manually or scan their boarding card“Digitalisation doesn’t always have to happen in the background. These tablets help our guests find their way around the terminal while ensuring they can always keep an eye on the latest flight information,” Dr Andersson said.
In other recent German airport tech news, long security lines may soon be a thing of the past, as a new passenger security scanner is being trialled for six months at Frankfurt Airport. The new R&S QPS Walk2000 from Rohde & Schwarz aims to speed up security screenings and provides a 360° walk-through scan that can detect all kinds of items quickly and contact-free.The technology is able to penetrate multiple layers of clothing, making it unnecessary for passengers to remove jackets and coats, like they have to do now.