From data to decisions: Real US airports results
You’re here because siloed data creates siloed operations. Explore real-life US cases showing how airports turned operational data into actionable information—so partners align faster and passengers feel the difference.
From bottlenecks to balanced reclaims
Faced with increasing international traffic and a constrained baggage reclaim area, Denver International Airport needed a smarter way to manage allocation across limited belt infrastructure.
Through data-driven modelling, automation, and flexible rules in Better Baggage, DEN gained real-time visibility and near-total automation of reclaim planning.
The result: a 30% reduction in overlapping allocations, balanced use of all belts, and a significant decrease in manual workload.
Rethinking airport operations - assessing the gate allocation
MSP faced a challenge when preparing for a new international route in summer 2024. Neither terminal seemed fit for the wide-body aircraft, raising airline concerns and the need for a data-driven solution.
Partnering with Copenhagen Optimization, MSP used Better Stand & Gate to simulate scenarios, testing impacts on towings, turnaround times, and unallocated flights.
The project delivered data-driven decisions and a foundation for MSP’s future independent gate management.
How SEA successfully introduced virtual queuing to its passengers as the first in the US
Virtual Queuing is a digital solution that allows passengers to book a time-slot for security screening, resulting in a greater airport efficiency and a higher passenger satisfaction.
SEA uses their Virtual Queuing solution to nudge passengers to arrive at pre-defined time slots and at pre- selected check points.
The result: Improved revenue, as passengers spend less time queuing, and thus more time in the airport retail area.
Automating the slot coordination process
In minutes, the automated solution for Fight Schedule Management & Seasonal Planning provides you a full overview of the airport slot availability and shows you the impact of new or changed slot requests on your entire operation – from check-in to security, baggage, immigration, stand/gate availability, and more.
Learn how Calgary International Airport uses Better Airport® and Airport Hive® to handle more slot requests in less time.
How YEG uses data insights to be at the forefront of innovative airport solutions.
The Solution: A digital transformation strategy
The approach taken focused on involving all stakeholders at the airport and ensuring ownership. The current digital maturity assessed, key priorities identified, and an overarching strategy to digitalization developed.
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Optimization of the check-in and baggage operation
Learn how Toronto Pearson Airport increased utilization of current infrastructure before adding new capacity.
The results: Potential reductions in demand for check-in counters of 18% and 14% in demand for baggage make-up positions were documented.
How YYZ managed to increase utilization of the largest deicing facility in the world.
An capacity assessment study showed potential to improve the distribution of trucks per aircraft to optimize the largest deicing facility in the world with room for deicing 12 aircraft simultaneously.