The versatile cloud-based mobile kiosks can be rapidly deployed and relocated for use by passengers to check themselves in, or by airport staff to provide full-service operations. They provide greater freedom and flexibility to serve passengers throughout their journey to and around the airport.

73 per cent of passengers used kiosks during the summer peak and customers were clearly preferring them. The airport has a target of 90 percent of passengers using them by 2022. We are closing in on that, particularly as we encourage new airlines to get into the kiosk programme. Auckland airport reduced check in time by two thirds

For the e-Gate facility, passengers simply need to scan their paper/mobile boarding pass - including wearable devices like smart watches - to process self-boarding from these automated units.

We are committed to innovation and finding world-class integrated solutions. Introducing this state-of-the-art technology at Queenstown Airport will allow us to work with our airline partners to improve our customers’ experience, helping create a memorable park-to-plane journey for our passengers.

As a leading global airline, Etihad’s unique collaboration with Elenium will allow us to use their advanced technologies and expertise to cultivate new ideas for the aviation industry and foster the vision of future travel.