Smart Airports Market Trends

Growth Drivers

The growing use of self-service technologies and budding need for real-time information

By efficiently employing IoT, AI, and big data, airports can prominently reduce the wait time for passengers and address some of the most frequently confronted problems, such as lost bags, flight delays, and customer service issues. The growing number of passengers at airports demand upgraded solutions that would ease and allow the automation of the processes at airports. With the growing digital advancements, airports are emphasizing on self-service results and adopting novel technologies such as robotics booth, facial recognition, automated passport control, and others to manage airport operations efficiently.

 Intensified Security Threats to Fuel the Implementation of Intelligent Systems at Airports.

One of the most noticeable trends in smart airport market is the expanding degree of integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) at airports to cater to the increasing security concerns across the globe. IoT can help efficiently observe critical airport infrastructure and streamline security and check-in procedures for travelers. Thus, significantly augmenting the value of an airport, which will fuel the market revenue in the foreseeable future.

Restraints

The halting of international travel due to COVID-19 pandemic

Due to the worldwide outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, all the regions are facing stringent travel regulations or bans to curb the spread of the virus, which is adversely impacting the global aviation industry.

On March 11, 2020, the U.S. imposed a 30-day travel ban on passengers from the Schengen Area. In the meantime, in Europe, Italy witnessed a 22% drop in flights corresponding to the declaration of a national lockdown on March 9, 2020.

According to the World Economic Forum, an amalgamation of trip cancellations and country-specific constraints on international flights cost the airline industry $880 billion. Almost 40% of flights impacted by European travel bans are U.S. based, such as Delta and United Airlines, with billions in lost profits already projected for the year 2020.

Additionally, novel safety protocols at the airports might create airport logjams.