Airports Canada 2007 Conference Attendees to Sidestep Airport Lines with On-Site Check-In Capabilities

April 25, 2007

Annapolis, Maryland—ARINC today announced that Canadian Airports Council annual conference attendees from Canada will be able to check in and print boarding passes for departing flights at the ARINC booth 117 during show hours. 

Airports Canada 2007 is Canada's largest airports conference and will be held April 25-26, 2007, in Gatineau, Quebec. The show is designed to bring together Canadian airport and aviation leaders for a two-day trade show and sessions on the challenges and opportunities facing Canada's airports sector.

Attendees departing from Ottawa International Airport on Air Canada and WestJet flights will be able to use a self-service kiosk to check in and print boarding passes right from the show floor.  Vancouver Airport Authority, which operates Vancouver International Airport (YVR), will provide the connection and configuration, enabling passengers to access both Air Canada and WestJet reservation systems for check-in.  ARINC Managed Services will install the self-service kiosk and provide technical support.

 “ARINC is pleased to offer this time-saving amenity to attendees of Airports Canada 2007; expanding check-in capabilities for airports and simplifying passenger processing are important aspects in boosting the travel experience beyond expectations,” stated Mike Picco, ARINC Vice President, Airport Systems.

ARINC’s latest SelfServ platform operates the self-service kiosk technology, allowing multiple airlines to check in passengers using a single set of shared kiosks. These kiosks can be conveniently located in open public areas or near specific airline check-in desks. Shared kiosks allow airports and airlines to reduce costs while giving passengers greater convenience.

Dale Kirby, ARINC Marketing Director, Airport Systems will be addressing conference delegates at the ARINC-sponsored lunch on Wednesday, April 25, 2007.

The Canadian Airports Council (CAC) is the voice for Canada’s airports. Formed in 1991, as the devolution of airports to local control was beginning, the CAC has established itself as the reliable and credible federal representative for airports on a wide range of significant issues and concerns.

ARINC Managed Services (AMS) is the global IT support and service subsidiary of ARINC Incorporated. As a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and staffing services for the airports industry, AMS has the skilled personnel and engineering know-how to handle the most complex IT maintenance and support projects.

ARINC Incorporated is the world leader in transportation communications and systems engineering. The company develops and operates communications and information processing systems and provides systems engineering and integration solutions to five key industries: airports, aviation, defense, government, and surface transportation. Founded to provide reliable and efficient radio communications for the airlines, ARINC is headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, and operates key regional offices in London and Singapore, with over 3,200 employees worldwide. ARINC is ISO 9001:2000 certified.

Release: 07-95

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