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
Hydrogen-Powered Hypersonic Airplanes
The SKY Magnetar Travels at Five-Times the Speed of Sound
Plane-Inspired Vehicle Designs
This Mercedes-Benz Concept Vehicle by Al Yasid Balances Aesthetics
Optimized Airline Travel Bags
The Air Porter Backpack Meets Carry-On Requirements
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
Dog-Friendly Airlines
BARK Air is a First-of-Its-Kind Airline for Dogs
Luggage-Inspired Backpack Designs
The Ekster Grid Backpack Functions Like a Suitcase
Compact Portable Power Stations
Volcan Creative's Futuristic Power Station is Trustworthy
Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles
The Conceptual 'Timber Shuttle' is Eco-Focused
3D-Knit Airplane Seat Designs
The 'Modulo' Aircraft Seat Concept Sustainably Upgrades First Class
Future Building Material Exhibitions
The Farrell Centre Debuts Its Inaugural Exhibition
Thai Airline Amenity Kits
Thai Airways Unveils the New Royal Silk Amenity Kits for Passengers
AI-Powered Travel Campaigns
Samsonite's Bring It 2024 Campaign Exudes Timeless Style & Durability
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
Interactive Travel Map Apps
The 'Proxi' Travel App Offers Curated Travel Plans and More
3D-Printed Hotels
A First-of-Its-Kind Hotel is Coming to Marfa, Texas
Sustainable Airport Terminal Designs
This Lush Green Terminal is Powered By Renewable Energy
Autonomous Electric Cargo Planes
The Pyka Pelican Cargo is Expected to Start Flying in 2023
Ocean-Cleaning Island Cities
Estudio Focaccia Prieto Conceptualizes Self-Sustaining Island Cities
In-Airport Toy Retailers
Toys R Us is Expanding its Retail Presence with Up to 24 Airport Stores
Futuristic Whisky Bottles
Johnnie Walker's NFC-Enabled Bottles Visualize the Year 2220
Relaxing Airplane Seat Designs
The Tranquil Airlines Seating Technology Has a Rocking Mechanism
Branded Departure Boards
"Bumble Airlines" Promotes a Premium Dating App Feature
Mood-Enhancing Car Air Purifiers
The Conceptual 'FRI' Air Purifier Has a 3D-Printed Design
AI Travel Campaigns
Away's Extraordinary Is Out There Uses AI to Show Real-World Destinations
Futuristic Bladeless Planes
Jetopetra Creates Planes That are Able to Fly Without Propellers
Playful Sushi-Inspired Suitcases
These Sushi Suitcases by Yujeong Shin Includes Three Styles
Modular Electric VTOL Aircraft
The 'Sigma-6' Will Come With Swappable Passenger & Cargo Pods
Optimized Business Class Cabins
Lufthansa's Next-Gen Business Class Comprises Seven Seat Versions
Airport Skincare Pop-Ups
The Sol de Janerio Delícia Drench Pop-Up Was at Charles de Gaulle Airport
Mood-Modulating Functional Fragrances
AERWAY Scents are Backed by Functional Benefits
Modular Minimalist Travel Bags
The FIREFLYX Travel Bag is Designed for Frequent Fliers
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
Mixed-Reality Cola Billboards
This 3D Coca-Cola Billboard Dispenses Real, Cold Drinks
Inflight Snack Stations
United Introduced Self-Serve Grab-and-Go Stations for Economy Fliers
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
Traveling Fine Art Campaigns
EasyJet's Get Out There Features Mona Lisa, The Thinker and More
AI Travel Planners
Travel Wiz Creates Personalized Travel Itineraries in Minutes
Sustainable Modern Luggage Collections
Samsonite Unveils Its ESSENS Collection
Emissions-Free eVTOL Aircraft
This Aircraft Will Utilize a Liquid Hydrogen Powertrain
Duck-Like Waste Robots
The Conceptual 'Qua' Waste Management Robot Keeps Cities Cleaner
Luxury Airport Retail Expansions
Schiphol Airport's Lounge 2 Will Feature More Luxury Brands
Minimalist Active Lifestyle Luggage
These Graphene-X Luggage Styles are Optimized for Travel
AI-Powered Travel Services
'Kayak' Released a Suite of AI Features and an Intuitive Chatbot
Accessible Airport Aids
PriestmanGoode Boasts a "One-Person Autonomous Airport Vehicle"
Air-Purifying Stool Seats
The Conceptual 'ZAZEN' Air Purifier by Jiayan Li is Multipurpose
Biomimicry Bird-Like Drones
The Bionic Bird X-Fly Drone Soars, Dives and Flutters Through the Air
Intentionally Dented Luggage Designs
There is a New and Upgraded Crash Baggage Edition
Capacious Airline Seats
These Opulent Seats Are Designed For Ultra-Long-Distance 'Qantas' Flights
Sand Dune-Inspired Airport Roofs
Kohn Pedersen Fox Completes a Terminal Design
AI Travel Exploration Apps
ExploreSoul.AI Creates Instant and Custom Travel Itineraries
AI Travel Assistants
Expedia Launched a Travel Chatbot Plugin Powered by ChatGPT
Festive Airline Post Boxes
easyJet's Letters to Santa Campaign Supports Traveling Families
Interactive Recruitment Billboards
easyJet's Campaign Encourages Women to Consider a Pilot Career
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
Sustainable Air Travel Concepts
The Airbus Airspace Cabin Vision 2035+ Concept is Eco-Focused
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Ethical Animal Transport Initiatives
Qatar Airways Cargo Launched a Cutting-Edge Animal Centre
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
Cheeky Luggage Tags
Shantell Martin & Various Keytags Boast a Series of Playful Luggage Tags
Rejuvenated Former Bank Buildings
This Dutch Building Now Boasts Solar Panels & Insect Hotels
AI-Enabled Waste Sorters
Seattle Integrates Six New AI-Powered Garbage Robots Named Oscar
Book Vending Machines
This Book Vending Machine Inspires Readers at Exeter St Davids Station
Zero-Emissions Aircraft
This Battery-Electric Aircraft Aims to Revolutionize Air Travel
Zero-Gravity Hard Seltzer Bars
The Truly Zero Gravity Bar is Opening on a Training Aircraft
Revitalized Grain Terminal Buildings
This Grain Terminal Will Be Turned Into a Hotel and Residence
Six-Wheel Drive Concept EVs
The Land AIrcraft Carrier by XPENG AEROHY is Made for Exploration
Beetle-Inspired Painted Lugagges
Amanda Wachob Joins ROAM On a New Collection of Luggage
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
Feature-Rich Airport Apps
The 'byAir' App Offers Indoor Maps, Transport Options and More
Accessible Airline Seats
Delta is Incorporating Seats to Support Travelers with Mobility Issues
Feather-Like Airport Terminal Designs
Mad Designs Terminal 3 at the Changchun Longjia Airport
Elevated Negroni Cocktails
Aviation's ‘Upgraded Negroni’ Puts a Fresh Twist On a Classic Aperitif
Bag-Inspired Large-Scale Installations
IKEA's Iconic FRAKTA Bag Takes the Spotlight in Chicago
1960s-Inspired Airport Hotels
The TWA Hotel in New York Captures the City's 60s Aesthetics
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
Hotel-Inspired Home Fragrances
The Hotel Collection by ScentAir Makes Homes Welcoming & Luxurious
Premium Airplane Amenity Kits
Emirates Presents Its New Bulgari Amenity Kits for Travelers
Interactive Quiet-Locating Maps
Quiet Places Finder Helps People Locate Calm in the Big City
Detailed Travel-Planning Apps
80days.me Will Design a European Adventure in Minutes
AI City Travel Planners
Travelicious is an AI Travel Planner Specifically for Cities
Entirely Business Class Aircrafts
BermundAir Presents its Aisle Class with New Seating
Personalized Airport Assistance
SkipQ Helps Travelers Navigate the Airport with eSim Technology
Eco-Friendly Aviation Startups
Ecojet Will Offer Hydrogen-Electric Flights With a Green Ethos
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
Public Flying Air-Taxis
The Public eVTOL Design Project by Joowon Lee Readies for Urban Spaces
Regional Airport Retailers
Okanagan + Co at Kelowna International Airport Spotlights Local Goods
Upcycled Aircraft Luggages
Emirates Launches a Collection Made from Upcycled Aircraft Interiors
Epochal Electric VTOLs
Joby Aviation's eVTOL Prototype Could Help Democratize Aerial Commuting
LED-Wrapped Airport Renovations
Prague's Airport is Getting a Sustainable and High-Tech Update
In-Flight Cocktail Menus
Straightaway Cocktails and Alaska Airlines Deliver In-Flight Cocktails
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
Fashion House Airport Lounges
Louis Vuitton Opens a Luxurious Airport Lounge in Qatar
Model-Backed Travel Skincare
Madison Headrick Launches a Beauty Brand for Frequent Travelers
Large-Scale Airport Installations
Hank Willis Thomas and Coby Kennedy Create the Reach Sculpture
AI-Powered Jet-Booking Models
Jet.AI Streamlines the Booking Process for Private Jets
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
Airline Merchandise Capsules
Virgin Atlantic Launches a Merchandise Collection for Travelers
Inflight Non-Alcoholic Beers
Athletic Brewing Company & JetBlue are Serving Non-Alcoholic Beer
Member-Exclusive Airport Lounges
Chase Unveils the Chase Sapphire Lounge at Boston Logan Airport
Airport-Navigation App Updates
The Latest Uber Updates Make Planning Travel More Streamlined
Vineyard-Detailed Airport Terminals
Rafael Viñoly Architects Showcases Plans for Florence Airport
QSR Summer Promotions
Starbucks Canada Offers Mobile Ordering and Rewards at Canadian Airports
Comfort-Focused Business Features
Uber Launches a Series of Features to Benefit Business Travelers
Renovated Airport Upgrades
Upgrades to Turkey's Kayseri Airport Could Triple Its Annual Visitors
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
Festive Film Lounges
M&M's Merry Movie Holiday Lounge Enhances Holiday Travel Experiences
Premium In-Flight Cosmetics
Thirteen Lune and American Airlines Partnered for Onboard Amenities
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
Climate-Friendly Waterfront Homes
From 4 to 1 Creates Three Pavilions in Copenhagen
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
Botanically Boosted Juniper Sours
This Cocktail Uses ‘Aviation Gin’ As Its Foundational Ingredient
Updated Airport Baggage Drops
Queenstown Airport Installs an Elenium Bag Drop and Kiosk Facilities
Textile-Inspired Skyscraper Designs
Snøhetta Unveils the Airside Skyscraper at the Kai Tak Airport
Eco-Friendly Travel Cosmetics
The KinKind Travel Sets Bring Natural Cosmetics on the Road
Revamped Airline Pricing
Fiji Airlines Launches a New Pricing Structure with Different Categories
Maori Skincare Amenity Kits
Air New Zealand & Aotea are Showcasing Potent Herbal Ingredients
Sustainable Aviation Partnerships
Airbus and TotalEnergies Launch a Sustainable Fuel Partnership
Anti-Skimming Gas Pump Platforms
The Relay Payments Platform is Arriving at Pilot Travel Locations
Decarbonizing Demonstrator Aircraft
The 'EcoPulse' is Powered By High-Density Batteries
Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures
Querkraft Designs the Pavilion Inspired by Wind Towers
Spacious Airline Seating Selections
Quaras Airlines Presents the New Neighbor Free Seating
Emergency-Landing Assisted Systems
Airbus Adds Assisted Piloting Features in the Emergency Cases
Toronto Airport Hotels
Tru by Hilton Toronto Airport West Hotel Opens Doors to 121 Rooms
Airport Porridge Restaurants
Haferkater's Porridge-to-Go Launches in Vienna Airport, Germany