Common Use
Congestion at Airports - specifically in crowded check-in areas as well as
cost pressure on airline operations have lead to a widespread use of common use
facilites.
These systems allow the multiple use of valuable airport infrastructure and
space by several airlines, so that the optimal usage of this precious resources
is given.
Common Use systems take the form of traditional counters with PC's, document
readers and printers as well as gates but may also come as self-service
equipment (CUSS) or nowadays even as mobile applications to be used off-airport
areas for maximum passenger comfort and mobility.