I'm afraid of airplanes, but these awesome airport innovations may help cure what ails me. I do love me a good port now and then. (Ha.)
Air travel is notoriously riddled with hassle these days, but the airports in this cluster found creative ways to keep passengers happy. From eco airports to airport karaoke, these awesome airport innovations make me want to hop on a plane sooner rather than later.
Implications - Especially if that plane can be boarded from an extraterrestrial airport terminal. Other airport innovations found in this list include compact airport castles, twitterific airports and strip-searching body scanners.
34 Awesome Airport Innovations
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Multi-Billion Dollar Airport
Beijing's Luxury Terminal
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Airports as Monuments
9 Amazing New Airports
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Strip-Searching Body Scanners
Australian Security Gadget Finds Contraband Down Under
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Photovoltaic Solar Airports
Burbank's Hangar 25 is World's Greenest
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Fleshmobs at Airports
Germans Bare All to Protest Full Body Scanners
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Compact Airport Castles
The Dream and Fly Micro Hotel is Jet Set on Making You Comfortable
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Airport Transportation Made Easy
The SkyLift
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Airport Checkpoint of the Future
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Airport Micro Hotels
Comfortable, Personal Napcabs at Munich Airport
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Airport VIP For Pets
Lufthansa Frankfurt Animal Lounge
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Amazing Airport Lounges
Ava Bar in Bulgaria Puts Weary Travelers at Ease
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Airports as Shopping Destinations
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Step-On X-Rays For Airport Security
Mag Shoe Lets You Keep Your Shoes On
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Airport Security Friendly Laptop Bags
The Checkpoint Flyer
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Extraterrestrial Airport Terminals
Ed Lopez Imagines Year 3000 Travel in 'Space Port'
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Speed Through Airport Security with Clear
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Airport Karaoke
Sing Away Your Travel Stress
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Twitterific Airports
The Twitter Boarding Tool Lets People Tweet and Meet Before Flights
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Keep Your Shoes On at the Airport
T-Ray Scanners
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Floating Airports
Holland Concept Features Rotating Runways
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Airport Energy Converters
'Green Noise' Turns Airport Sounds into Energy
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Sleeping in Airports
Wired.com's Terminal Man Takes on JetBlue's All You Can Fly Pass
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Mega Terminals
Beijing Terminal 3 is World's Largest Building
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Airport Hostility Detector
FAST System
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Avis Now Providing Wi-Fi
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Airport Electroscooters
The Nexus is Specially Designed for Airports
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Frequent-Flier Humor
Cheeky TSA Project Tests Airport Screeners' Patience
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Scaring Airport Birds
Mean Robotic Falco
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Resident Airport Writers
London's Heathrow Airport Enlists Alain de Botton for New Book
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Airport Tarmac Turned Catwalk
Berlin Fashion Week 2008
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Airport Take Out
Food for Travellers
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Guilt-Free Eco Airports
San Francisco Introduces World's First Carbon Offset Kiosks
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Airport Security Brain Fingerprinting
Behavioral Intent Research
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Peeping Security Scans
Manchester Checks out X-Ray Tech at the Airport
Related Ideas
AI-Created Luggage Campaigns
LANCEL's New Voyage Ai Campaign Launched on June 7th
Dog-Friendly Airlines
BARK Air is a First-of-Its-Kind Airline for Dogs
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Luggage Tracking Safety Technologies
LuggageCam is Revolutionizing Luggage Tracking
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
3D-Knit Airplane Seat Designs
The 'Modulo' Aircraft Seat Concept Sustainably Upgrades First Class
Luggage-Inspired Backpack Designs
The Ekster Grid Backpack Functions Like a Suitcase
Lifestyle-Conscious Transportation Pods
The KIA Pod Concept by Junseok Park Has Level 5 Autonomy
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
AI-Generated Airline Campaigns
Qatar Airways and AKOOL Launch the 'AI Adventure' Campaign
AI Travel Advisor Tools
Travelport Released an AI-Powered Tool for Efficient Travel Searches
Thai Airline Amenity Kits
Thai Airways Unveils the New Royal Silk Amenity Kits for Passengers
Vineyard-Topped Airport Terminals
The New Plans for Florence Airport Integrate Rooftop Greenery
Vintage Duty Free Retailers
ARI's Preloved Boutique at Lisbon Airport Encourages Eco Consumerism
Personalized In-Flight Ads
United Airlines Kinective Media Offers Curated Travel
Sustainable Airport Terminal Designs
This Lush Green Terminal is Powered By Renewable Energy
AI-Powered Travel Campaigns
Samsonite's Bring It 2024 Campaign Exudes Timeless Style & Durability
French Riviera-Inspired Designer Activations
Chanel Presents an Elegant Airport Pop-Up in Istanbul
Edgy Futuristic Activations
The Oakley Exoplanetary Bunker in Paris is Otherworldly
In-Airport Toy Retailers
Toys R Us is Expanding its Retail Presence with Up to 24 Airport Stores
Relaxing Airplane Seat Designs
The Tranquil Airlines Seating Technology Has a Rocking Mechanism
Branded Departure Boards
"Bumble Airlines" Promotes a Premium Dating App Feature
Playful Sushi-Inspired Suitcases
These Sushi Suitcases by Yujeong Shin Includes Three Styles
Uniquely Designed Airport Stores
Tiffany & Co’s Changi Airport Store Boasts a Recycled Storefront
Eco-Friendly Offices
Office@27 by Sanjay Puri Architects is Enhanced by Ancient Indian Principles
Plant-Based Travel Station Burgers
The Beyond Burger is Arriving in Stations at UK Travel Hubs
Airport Skincare Pop-Ups
The Sol de Janerio Delícia Drench Pop-Up Was at Charles de Gaulle Airport
Plastic-Free Hotel Amenities
ZeroWaste Global Introduces Plastic-Free Guest Amenities for Hotels
Personalized AI Holiday Planning
Planitly Learns Users Interests to Curate the Perfect Getaway
Modular Minimalist Travel Bags
The FIREFLYX Travel Bag is Designed for Frequent Fliers
AI-Powered Travel Booking Platforms
The 'Smartrip' AI Travel Assistant Simplifies Travel Plans
Tourism-Ready Autonomous Aircrafts
Ehang Holdings Limited Delivers Batch of EH216-S eVTOL
First-Class Working Pods
The Kabin Work Pod Enhances Focus and Productivity
Digital Travel Retail Experiences
Clarins Debuted an Initiative at the Airport in Hainan, China
Eco-Conscious Sporty Tote bags
Brent Radewald Designs the Nike Forward Cargo Tote Bag
Premium Skincare Amenity Kits
JetBlue's Mint Airline Amenity Kits Feature Multiple New York Brands
Inflight Snack Stations
United Introduced Self-Serve Grab-and-Go Stations for Economy Fliers
Interactive Recruitment Billboards
easyJet's Campaign Encourages Women to Consider a Pilot Career
Gamified In-Airport Activations
Haribo's Mobile Games Gives People of All Ages the Chance to Win
Triple-Function Vehicle Air Purifiers
The 'Amoby' Air Purifier Sterilizes and Deodorizes Cabins
Rejuvenated Chinese Train Stations
MAD Architects Breathed New Life Into a Century-Old Station
Luxurious Amenity Kits
EVA Air Teams Up with Giorgio Armani and Jason Wu for a New Travel Kit
AI Travel Planners
Travel Wiz Creates Personalized Travel Itineraries in Minutes
Inflatable Portable Toilets
Kunrui Peng Designs the AirPot, a Lightweight Toilet Design
Emissions-Free eVTOL Aircraft
This Aircraft Will Utilize a Liquid Hydrogen Powertrain
Mood-Modulating Functional Fragrances
AERWAY Scents are Backed by Functional Benefits
Sustainable Modern Luggage Collections
Samsonite Unveils Its ESSENS Collection
Duck-Like Waste Robots
The Conceptual 'Qua' Waste Management Robot Keeps Cities Cleaner
Mass-Timber Airport Rooftops
ZGF Architects Completes the Portland International Airport Expansion
Luxury Airport Retail Expansions
Schiphol Airport's Lounge 2 Will Feature More Luxury Brands
AI-Powered Travel Services
'Kayak' Released a Suite of AI Features and an Intuitive Chatbot
Shoppable Travel Storefronts
Expedia Travel Shops Make It Easy to Book Recommended Getaways
Cartoon Hedgehog Airplane Designs
SEGA/ATLUS and AirAsia Launch a Sonic-Themed Airplane Design
Ethical Animal Transport Initiatives
Qatar Airways Cargo Launched a Cutting-Edge Animal Centre
AI Startup Idea Generators
IdeaPicker Scours Reddit to Discover Your Next Big Idea
Biomimicry Bird-Like Drones
The Bionic Bird X-Fly Drone Soars, Dives and Flutters Through the Air
AI Travel Exploration Apps
ExploreSoul.AI Creates Instant and Custom Travel Itineraries
Sand Dune-Inspired Airport Roofs
Kohn Pedersen Fox Completes a Terminal Design
Pet-Friendly Travel Hubs
Mars and Tripadvisor Launched a Helpful Hub for Pet Parents
AI Wildlife Protection Solutions
Skyway and the Edge Company Aim to Enhance Urban Air Mobility
Festive Airline Post Boxes
easyJet's Letters to Santa Campaign Supports Traveling Families
Engaging Airline Platforms
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Launches a New Travel Well Platform
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
AI-Powered Trip Planners
Guide Uses AI to Help with Hotel Selection, Itineraries, and More
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
Complimentary Airline Snacks
Air Canada Announces Complimentary Snacks & Beverage Offerings
AI-Enabled Waste Sorters
Seattle Integrates Six New AI-Powered Garbage Robots Named Oscar
Zero-Emissions Aircraft
This Battery-Electric Aircraft Aims to Revolutionize Air Travel
Six-Wheel Drive Concept EVs
The Land AIrcraft Carrier by XPENG AEROHY is Made for Exploration
Village-Inspired Tapered Stone Airport
Foster + Partners Designs a Set of Stone Buildings
Airline Amenity Add-Ons
Etihad Airways Launches a New Amenity Kit and Loungewear Selection
Inclusive Amenity Kits
Formia Launches the New Business Class Amenity Kits for Japan Airlines
Unwinding Multifunctional Charging Stations
EFFEKT Designs the Better Energy Charge Park
Luxury Designer Airport Cafes
The Louis Vuitton Cafe at Heathrow Airport is a Multipurpose Space
Feature-Rich Airport Apps
The 'byAir' App Offers Indoor Maps, Transport Options and More
In-App Baggage-Tracking Features
The Air Canada Mobile App Has a New Convenience-Focused Feature
Elevated Negroni Cocktails
Aviation's ‘Upgraded Negroni’ Puts a Fresh Twist On a Classic Aperitif
Sensory Airport Rooms
Perth Airport Opens a New Sensory Room Within Its T1 International Terminal
Luxury Departure Stores
Tbilisi Airport has a New Duty High-End Retailer named ATÜ Duty Free
Garden-Like Airport Terminals
SOM Designs a Terminal at the Kempegowda International Airport
Two-in-One Vacation Programs
Icelandair’s Stopover Program Turns One Vacation into Two
Paper-Based Earbud Envelopes
Oman Air Transitions to Using Recyclable Paper Envelopes for Earbuds
Fine Whisky Installations
The Macallan Hosts a Color Collection Pop-Up Store at LAX
Efficient Travel Planners
Travel Stash Enables Users to Plan Trips in Under a Minute
Hotel-Inspired Home Fragrances
The Hotel Collection by ScentAir Makes Homes Welcoming & Luxurious
AI-Powered CCTV Systems
Amazon Unveils a New Emotion-Detecting AI Software for Train Passengers
Interactive Quiet-Locating Maps
Quiet Places Finder Helps People Locate Calm in the Big City
Caffeine-Free Ginger-Flavored Sodas
Canada Dry Ginger Ale is the Ultimate Airport Tray Beverage
Detailed Travel-Planning Apps
80days.me Will Design a European Adventure in Minutes
Sustainable Airline Alcohols
Sustainaholics Unveils a New Spirits Collection for easyJet Flights
AI City Travel Planners
Travelicious is an AI Travel Planner Specifically for Cities
Unique Destination Initiatives
Intrepid Travel Unveiled its 'Not Hot List' for 2025
Sustainable Aviation Approaches
Cathay Pacific Introduces Greener Together
Public Flying Air-Taxis
The Public eVTOL Design Project by Joowon Lee Readies for Urban Spaces
Personalized Airport Assistance
SkipQ Helps Travelers Navigate the Airport with eSim Technology
Regional Airport Retailers
Okanagan + Co at Kelowna International Airport Spotlights Local Goods
Pollutant-Measuring Drone Systems
This Drone System Conveys Pollution Info to a Smartphone
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
Eco-Friendly Timepiece Stores
Heinemann Oceania Unveils Two Sustainable Concept Stores
Upcycled Aircraft Luggages
Emirates Launches a Collection Made from Upcycled Aircraft Interiors
LED-Wrapped Airport Renovations
Prague's Airport is Getting a Sustainable and High-Tech Update
Mindful Travel Lineups
farans Offers Up Sustainable Travel Accessories for Mindful Exploration
Fictional Spy-Inspired Suitvases
Globe-Trotter Presents the James Bond Carry-On Trolley Case
Jet Lag-Alleviating Airline Systems
Qantas is Introducing a New Cabin Lighting System
Smart Lock-Supported Rentals
Airbnb Releases a Software Update with Support for Smart Locks
Red Roof Airport Terminals
Luis Vidal + Architects and AECOM Designs a New Terminal
Baggage-Tracking Airline Apps
Virgin Australia Launches Baggage Tracking Tool for Domestic Routes
Luggage-Tracking Airline Services
Virgin Australia Enhances its Bag Tracking Feature for Guests
Labor Day Flight Deals
PLAY Airlines Launches Discounts to Dreamy European Destinations
Member-Exclusive Airport Lounges
Chase Unveils the Chase Sapphire Lounge at Boston Logan Airport
Free Airport Menstruation Products
The Victoria Airport Authority Offers Joni's Menstrual Products
Vineyard-Detailed Airport Terminals
Rafael Viñoly Architects Showcases Plans for Florence Airport
Community-Oriented Meetup Apps
The 'Flying Pig' App Connects People for Hanging Out
Renovated Airport Upgrades
Upgrades to Turkey's Kayseri Airport Could Triple Its Annual Visitors
Upgraded Accessible Airport Services
Halifax Stanfield Debtuts Three New Accessibility Services
Festive Film Lounges
M&M's Merry Movie Holiday Lounge Enhances Holiday Travel Experiences
Rental Car Airport Solutions
Central Florida Expressway Authority Expands Its Visitor Toll Pass™
Elevated Airport Refill Stations
Pentair Debuts a New Water Refilling Station at MAC
AI Mental Health Apps
Mentalport Makes Improving Upon Mental Health Easy and Fun
All-in-One Travel Planners
Traveleva Keeps All Bookings and Itineraries in One Place
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
Personal Cubicle Concepts
Ma. Camilla Isabel Reyes Designs a Personal Working Pod Concept
Premium In-Flight Cosmetics
Thirteen Lune and American Airlines Partnered for Onboard Amenities
Valentine's Day Flight Promotions
PLAY Airlines Ran Valentine's Day Deals This Year
Text Message Aircraft Updates
United Airlines Sends Customers Live Radar Maps During Delays
Luxuriously Revamped Airport Lounges
Chase Sapphire Lounge Has Opened at Laguardia Airport
AI-Backed Airport Lanes
CLEAR Brings its Identity Verification Technology to Pittsburgh Airport
Sustainable Fragrance Lines
ScentAir Technologies Launched Eco Allure and Eco Serenity
Botanically Boosted Juniper Sours
This Cocktail Uses ‘Aviation Gin’ As Its Foundational Ingredient
Textile-Inspired Skyscraper Designs
Snøhetta Unveils the Airside Skyscraper at the Kai Tak Airport
Airport Dining Events
Toronto Pearson International Airport Has Launched Pearsonlicious
Improved Airline Performance Initiatives
Southwest Airlines Announces Several Updates
Sustainable Aviation Partnerships
Airbus and TotalEnergies Launch a Sustainable Fuel Partnership
Garden City-Inspired Airport Designs
BOIFFILS Architectures Redesigns Changi Airport Terminal
Digitized Travel Wishlists
Wish2Go Let's Users Save Locations to Bring Travel Dreams to Life
Airport Porridge Restaurants
Haferkater's Porridge-to-Go Launches in Vienna Airport, Germany
Sustainable Hotel-Supporting Airlines
Jet2Holidays Offers a Certified Sustainable Hotel Package
Belize-Based Sustainable Transportation
Belize City to Launch the Eco-Friendly eRIDE Taxi Pilot