Airport Kiosks Types and Styles

Compare your options when it comes to airport self-service kiosks

Kiosks at airports have streamlined the check-in and ticketing process for fliers and ticketing agents. The self-service kiosks make flying easier for consumers and processing those fliers a lot easier for large and small size airlines. Whether you're looking for the right kiosk to install in hundreds of airports across the country, or you want to install one kiosk for your small-scale airline or airport, making the right choice is crucial for your business.

The airport self-service kiosk comes in an unlimited variety of sizes, software and style options from the freestanding touch screen system to the desktop kiosk option. Make your kiosk choice based on the software and intended self-service use as well as the space you have available. Many kiosk manufacturers will customize a system to meet your specific needs. Start your comparison of airport kiosks types and styles by:

1. Considering the free-standing kiosk with touch screen option.

2. Finding a large-screen airport check-in kiosk.

3. Comparing desktop kiosk options for sit-down self service.

 

Compare the different stand-up self service airport kiosks

There are many styles and options when it comes to self-service kiosks for the airline industry. Compare the check-in and ticketing software options, and make sure you find a kiosk system that will work with your business. Once you've found a good system, find a kiosk shell design that meets your space and quantity needs. Keep in mind the number of kiosks you want to install and how much space you have available.
Try: Use the kiosk information available at Flight Global. Choose an operating system and free-standing kiosk from IBM. They offer several designs and styles to fit your needs. Get helpful information and compare kiosk options at one of the leaders in self-service airport kiosks, AIRNC.

Consider larger screen airport self-service check-in kiosks

While they may take up a little more room, the larger screen kiosk can make checking in easier for a lot of your customers. Large screen versions come in different footprint sizes and can be customized with sides to make them more secure and not viewable by passers by.
Try: SeePoint Interactive Kiosk Systems and Redy Ref both offer large screen kiosks in their full line of options. The large screen design can be customized to include wheels for portability or cased in a sleek design that takes up less room. Read about airport security concerns as they relate to kiosks at Twine before making any decisions.

Review desktop options to use as airport check-in kiosks

Airport information kiosks, ticketing and check-in stations can all easily be made more comfortable for your disabled or elderly customers. Consider installing at least one sit-down kiosk available in desk form so the customer can sit comfortably while checking in or finding the information he needs.
Try: Read how kiosks, including comfortable desktop kiosks, can benefit your airline business at Airport Business. Consider having a specially-designed desktop version built from Kiosk Information Systems, or view the options at NCR.

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