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... Landside innovations such as passenger-processing facilities, bag-check plazas, and supplemental curbsides, are intended not only to improve the operational efficiency of the terminal roadways, but also to provide cost-effective opportunities for capacity expansion. Terminal innovations such as the process-based departures hall and self-service baggage check would help to better distribute demand both inside the terminal and along the terminal curbside, as well as increase passenger throughput, which could defer or possibly eliminate the need for a major terminal expansion.
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From page 63...
... Improvements to passenger levels of service alone are difficult to justify, particularly if the project does not enhance capacity or operational efficiency. The loss of brand identity is another major obstacle to implementing certain innovations, particularly the processbased departures hall, passenger-processing facilities, and bag-check plaza.
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Key Terms

  • supplemental curbside
  • departures hall
  • mental curbside
  • baggage check
  • airport terminal

  • terminal building
  • arrivals lounges


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