Shorter airport lines for check-in, bag drop, and security. Digital signs directing travelers to the right gate in their language. Airports designed to support more sustainable travel.
These are not a far-off dream: According to McKinsey research, global annual aircraft movements—meaning takeoffs plus landings—could reach nearly 176 million by 2053. In plain terms, airports and airlines could get busier, which means that the broader travel experience, from the terminal to the cabin, is undergoing a transformation.
In our Next Normal series on airports, Alastair Green, Kelly Ungerman, Steve Saxon, and Vik Krishnan share their vision for transforming airports through technology. With smoother check-ins, personalized terminals, improved performance, and efficient behind-the-scenes operations, the travel experience could become easier, smarter, and more personal.
Before planning your vacation this summer, read our insights on what’s next for the future of travel.
The Next Normal—The future of airports: Seamless, automated, and personalized
Smart airports: Clearing the runway for digital takeoff
Airline premium cabins: Profitability at the front of the plane
Brilliant Moves: Coffee with United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby
The economics of an airline flight
Booking Holdings’ CEO on building the world’s largest travel platform