How Airlines and Airports Can Improve Efficiency from Check-In to Takeoff
For airlines and airports, efficiency isn’t just about keeping operations running smoothly—it’s about delivering a seamless experience that reduces delays, cuts costs, and enhances passenger satisfaction.
Long lines at check-in, slow baggage processing, and misrouted luggage create frustrations for both travelers and staff. The key to solving these challenges? A holistic approach that integrates smart printing, labeling, signage, and tracking solutions.
Speed up Check-In with Self-Service Airport Bag Tags
One of the most common bottlenecks in air travel is baggage check-in. Traditional methods often require passengers to wait in long lines, slowing down the entire process. Self-service solutions, such as eezeetags® linerless bag tags, empower travelers to tag their own luggage in seconds, reducing check-in time by up to 10 times and increasing bag drop capacity by 200%. These user-friendly, self-adhesive airport bag tags eliminate the need for backing paper, reducing waste while ensuring accuracy and ease of use.
With self-service kiosks utilizing high-quality thermal baggage tags, airlines can cut down on staffing demands while giving passengers a faster, more efficient way to move through the airport. The result? Shorter lines, improved passenger satisfaction, and a smoother check-in experience.
Enhance Accuracy with RFID Bag Tags
Lost luggage is a major source of frustration for travelers and a costly problem for airlines. Upgrading to RFID-enabled baggage labels allows airports to track bags in real time, without the need for line-of-sight scanning. RFID technology significantly improves accuracy in baggage handling, reducing lost luggage incidents and giving passengers peace of mind.
For airlines, this means fewer compensation claims and a more streamlined baggage process. By integrating RFID tracking with solutions for high-quality airport bag tags, operations teams can confirm that each bag is headed to the right destination, improving efficiency while reducing errors.
Streamline Boarding with High-Quality Ticketing Solutions
Efficiency doesn’t stop at baggage check. Slow, unreliable boarding pass printing can delay flights and cause passenger confusion. Investing in thermal boarding pass printers ensures smooth ticketing at both staffed counters and self-service kiosks.
These reliable, high-speed baggage tag printers are designed for high-volume airport environments, ensuring that passengers can print their boarding passes quickly and move efficiently to their gates.
By working with a single provider for both airport bag tags and boarding pass printers, airlines can ensure seamless compatibility, reduce maintenance costs, and avoid disruptions caused by mismatched supplies.
Optimize Passenger Flow with Clear, Professional Signage
An often-overlooked aspect of airport efficiency is signage. Poor wayfinding and outdated information create confusion, slow down passenger movement, and increase stress levels. Airports can enhance the travel experience with large-format banners, window signs, and wayfinding signage that keep travelers informed and moving in the right direction.
By ensuring consistent, professional signage across terminals, airports can eliminate unnecessary delays, reduce congestion, and improve overall passenger satisfaction.
The Power of a Single, Reliable Provider
Managing multiple vendors for airline and airport printing, labeling, and signage needs can be time-consuming and costly. Gateway Print and Label Solutions simplifies operations by offering a single-source solution for:
- Self-adhesive and RFID-enabled airport bag tags
- Boarding pass printing solutions
- Wayfinding and informational signage
- Uniforms and branded merchandise
- Managed warehouse services for streamlined inventory management
With over five decades of experience, Gateway understands the unique challenges airlines and airports face. From check-in to takeoff, our solutions help improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the traveler experience—all while ensuring operations run smoothly. Contact us to learn more.