Southwest Airlines will overhaul its boarding with assigned seats starting Jan. 27, using the new "WILMA" method that boards ...

The field of aircraft boarding and ground operations optimisation has witnessed significant advancements in recent years. Researchers have developed innovative strategies that not only reduce the time ...

American Airlines will be removing metal carry-on bag sizers from airport gates from October 6, 2025, to help streamline boarding. Size rules are not actually going to change, as passengers will still ...

Travelers have known for months that Southwest Airlines planned to change the way people board the airline's planes. Instead of being assigned a number relating to boarding the aircraft, travelers ...

There are so many systems to maneuver at the airport: check-in and bag drop, security screening, gate navigation and, finally, boarding. While TSA is generally the biggest stressor for travelers—shoes ...

Another policy shift from Southwest. Southwest Airlines has dominated the headlines in recent months thanks to the carrier’s controversial decisions to start charging for checked bags and changing how ...

American Airlines has moved its bag sizers away from the boarding gate. Now, passengers are being encouraged to check whether ...

Perth Airport in Western Australia has partnered with Amadeus to deliver an industry-leading biometric passenger system from check-in to boarding – powered by Amadeus’ open platform and seamless ...

A Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft featuring several upgraded cabin features is expected to enter service on Thursday, Southwest ...