# Check-In Charging Bars Japan Airlines' New Travel Charging Kiosks Top Up Mobile Devices By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-06-04 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-charging References: [skift](http://skift.com/2015/06/02/japan-airlines-installs-the-one-thing-at-airport-gates-that-every-flyer-needs/) & [jal](https://www.jal.com/) Knowing how important mobile devices are to the modern traveler, [Japan Airlines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japan-airlines-1) is now introducing travel charging stations that will prevent travelers from having to crawl under seats or wrap cords around columns in search of a plug. Travelers passing through Osaka will now be able to stand or sit close to the check-in gates in order to give their mobile devices some extra juice before a flight through either a traditional AC outlet or a USB port. These stations take the form of bars, which were intentionally designed with seats that are more functional than comfortable in order to ensure everyone has a chance to charge their devices. Since one of the airline's biggest focuses is to appeal to travelers with technology, these new charging stations support Japan Airline's [mobile app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airlines-mobile-app), e-boarding passes and in-flight Wi-Fi service. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Travel Charging Stations:** Opportunity for businesses to provide convenient charging solutions for travelers, ensuring they can easily power their mobile devices while on the go. - **Functional Design:** Opportunity to design furniture and seating with functionality in mind, offering practical solutions that meet the specific needs of users, such as charging their devices. - **Mobile Technology Integration:** Opportunity for airlines and other industries to integrate mobile apps, e-boarding passes, and in-flight Wi-Fi services to enhance the overall travel experience for customers. ### Where This Applies - **Travel and Hospitality:** Industry can create charging stations and other services to cater to the needs of travelers, providing them with convenient and efficient solutions. - **Furniture and Interior Design:** Opportunity for businesses to design furniture that combines aesthetics with functionality, offering innovative solutions that meet the changing needs of consumers. - **Mobile Technology:** Industry can develop mobile apps, e-boarding passes, and other digital services to improve convenience and connectivity for customers in various sectors, including travel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autonomous Airport Mobility Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whill-is.md) - [Furniture-Embedded Discreet Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discreet-charging-station.md) - [Compact Capacious Tech Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mophie-powerstation-pro-ac.md) - [Foldable Four-in-One Tech Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-charging-station.md) - [Unwinding Multifunctional Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-energy-charge.md) - [Illuminated Charger Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/current-concept.md) - [Rapid Phone Charging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swapperys-external-smartphone-battery.md) - [Design-Conscious Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solidstate-portable-power-stations.md) - [Mecha-Style Travel Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arsmel-visapro.md)