INFORMATION technology company SITA and Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport have teamed up to introduce the worlds first use of the Apple Watch for an airport workforce.
The airport will use the watch to connect to its existing SITA Airport Management solution to push regular operational alerts to duty managers and ensure operations run smoothly.
Marc-André Bédard, vice president, information technology, Aéroport de Québec, explained: “For example, they may get an alert to say that two planes are arriving simultaneously and have been assigned to the same gate or that there is a delay at a certain gate.
“Previously, they would have checked their tablets regularly for updates. With the watch, a vibration alerts them to an update so they receive vital information just by glancing at their wrist. They can then take immediate action.”
SITA built the application for the airport and conducted all systems integration work to link the Apple Watch to its airport management solution.
From airlines to hotels, travel companies were rolling out their own Apple Watch apps even before the launch of the wearable device.
Emirates has an app that delivers flight information to passengers, while Starwood Hotels and Resorts’ app displays hotel reservation details and lets guests check in using the app.
