SITA passenger survey

American air travellers rank time-consuming baggage and security procedures as the top areas for improvement, according to a recent survey conducted by air transport IT specialist, SITA. 

The ninth annual SITA/Air Transport World Passenger IT Trends Survey confirms that airports can significantly improve passenger experience and satisfaction by automating these and other steps throughout the air travel process.

When asked about areas of improvement, 77% of respondents cite security and border patrol procedures, while 73% report baggage collection upon arrival as their top concern.

While automated baggage and border solutions are just beginning to take hold in the US, their availability is likely to grow as airports automate a greater number of processes, and passengers continue to demand more convenience at their fingertips.  Just 24% of respondents report using a self-service bag-drop station today, yet 30% said they would use it if available in the future.  And more than twice that number, 65% said that they would like to receive real-time baggage updates on their mobile device.

A great example of this is the growing use of SITA’s Automated Passport Control kiosks, installed at LAX, MIA, PHL, BOS and other airports across America, which have cut passenger wait times by up to 40%.”  www.sita.com

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