b'30 MKE|TPA BAGGAGEPHOTOS: TAMPA INTL AIRPORTPre-installation meetings were used to keep everyone on the same page and evolved from brief calls to more extensive discussions to mitigate risks and unforeseen on-site issues. It makes it a lot easier if you take the time to meet with folks in person, walk them through the project, [explain] what our initiatives are, Houston reflects. That way, as you start working through the project, that trust is established. Youre able to have honest conversations to make sure that everyones in alignment before we get [the kiosks] installed. Houston also emphasizes the crucial role of careful, early planning. This type of program [for a large airline with so many locations] is not as easy as it sounds. He found that it was important to clearly define deployment priorities and timelines, while also being flexible to handle unexpected problems like contract issues or weather delays. Having a variety of contractor partnerships can encourage competition while improving quality and efficiency, he adds.For Alaska Airlines, success of the bag tag station deployment boils down to collaboration and assembling the right team. You build the right team of people who can get it done, and then at that point, you can accomplish almost anything that you need to do, Reimers remarks. Focus on building your team and ensuring that youre fostering as much collaboration as possible. Explore our website.Passengers spend an average of 45 seconds per transactionat the new kiosks. July | August 2024AirportImprovement.com'