International flights around the world are once again picking up, now that restrictions have been relaxed and borders are reopening. Airports all around the world now, more than ever, face the challenge of maintaining high standards to ensure travellers experience a smooth experience while departing from and arriving at the airports. This is where travel tech comes into play and airports that employ them may have a stronger advantage, especially when managing the post-pandemic travel boom.

These airports provide services for all types of flights – from cheap flights to first-class flights which means that you don’t have to purchase expensive tickets to experience top services from these airports. Here are the ones which feature the most sophisticated travel technology so far.

Dubai International Airport (DXB)

International flights

As the main airport in Dubai, Dubai International Airport maintains its status as the busiest airport in the world by passenger traffic. Before the pandemic, the airport would handle more than 80 million passengers per year and now that travel is gaining traction again, it’s been busier than ever. Therefore, it is no wonder that Dubai airport relies on advanced tech and products to maintain its effectiveness. The technology includes:

  • Biometrics recognition

  • Sensors to monitor passengers in the airport

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

The biggest operating airport in London is also known as the seventh-busiest airport in the world by international passenger traffic in 2021. It started operation in 1929 as a small airfield in London but went through significant development after World War II. It certainly has come a long way since then and is now equipped with a few novel tech:

  • Contactless check-in and bag drop service kiosks

  • UV cleaning robot to kill bacteria and virus

  • Biometrics recognition

Changi Airport (SIN)

International flights

Most avid travellers must be familiar with Changi Airport. Located in Singapore, Changi airport is the first airport that held the title of the best airport in the world for eight consecutive years by Skytrax. It also maintains its position as one of the busiest airports in the world. It’s not surprising that Changi also employs a few advanced technologies such as:

  • Sensors that are integrated with data analytics and artificial intelligence

  • Biometrics recognition

  • Skytrain

  • Air conditioning system with a virus filter

  • Contactless kiosk for checking in (like the one provided by Olea Kiosks)

Hamad International Airport (DOH)

International flights

Hamad International airport is the current main airport in Qatar, replacing the formerly Doha International Airport. It’s the first airport that broke the dominance of Changi Airport as the best airport in the world. In fact, Hamad International Airport has been the best airport in the world since 2021 until now. Some technological advances that can be found at the airport are:

  • Digital Twin technology which provides a real-time airport view through an intuitive 3D interface

  • An automated baggage handling system (BHS) employing radio frequency identifying devices (RFID) keeps an eye on the luggage system

  • Tinted roof to prevent glare

  • Advanced security system which allows you to pass the checkpoint without removing the electronic devices from your bags

  • Contactless check-in kiosks

  • Disinfectant robots

  • Biometrics recognition

 

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