Wednesday, October 29, 2014 - 10:07 by ce-press
Copenhagen Malmo Port (CMP) has introduced a system whereby passengers can check in for a flight before disembarking the Danish capital. The system will be extended to more shipping lines and more ships in the 2015 season.
”We are the frontrunners with this system, and it is a win-win situation, both for us and the passengers,” said Arnt Moller Pedersen, COO Cruise & Ferries CMP. “The morning when you have to disembark after your cruise and fly home during the day can be a bit stressful. What do you do with your luggage in the meantime, and how early should you be at the airport to get everything done?”
Together with the airport and SAS, CMP has tested the onboard check-in solution this summer both on Emerald Princess and Eurodam. With the help of a system developed by the American company Bags, the passengers can check in onboard and have their boarding pass printed while still on the ship.
Luggage is placed outside the cabin the evening before disembarkation and then collected by the crew and stowed safely until the ship is in the port. It is then taken in sealed trucks directly to the airport.
”When the passengers don’t have to worry about their luggage or take time standing in line at the check-in desk in the airport, they have more time for sightseeing in the city and can go directly to security when they arrive at the airport. This will contribute to developing CMP’s and the airport’s image, and extend the leading position we already have with shipping companies and passengers,” explained Pedersen.
