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Reducing infrastructure costs with CUPPS
Ink CUPPS, certified by IATA, offers a flexible and cost-efficient solution for passenger processing at airports worldwide.
A certified solution built for the future
Ink CUPPS was officially certified by IATA in 2023, ensuring compliance with the latest Common Use Passenger Processing Systems (CUPPS) standards. This certification confirmed what our customers already knew—Ink delivers modern, adaptable, and cost-effective airport solutions that simplify passenger handling without the overhead of legacy infrastructure.
Why Ink CUPPS?
The aviation industry is shifting. Airports and airlines need flexibility, reduced infrastructure costs, and seamless integration. Ink CUPPS was designed to meet these challenges:
- Cloud-based and hardware agnostic, ensuring a lower total cost of ownership
- Fast deployment with no reliance on traditional IT-heavy installations
- Scalability, from small regional airports to major international hubs
Unlike conventional systems, Ink CUPPS is not tied to legacy constraints, making it the ideal solution for airports looking to future-proof their operations.
Optimising complex airport operations
Ink CUPPS has been designed to support airports of all sizes, helping them improve efficiency and streamline passenger processing. Over the past year, enhancements have focused on:
- Automation to reduce check-in and boarding times
- Cloud connectivity for real-time system management and data access
- Security upgrades to support compliance with evolving regulations
Victor Alzate, Chief Product Officer of Ink: "In today's market, with a growing low-cost share and numerous underdeveloped airports, there's a clear need for more flexible solutions. At Ink, we're not just trying to fit into the existing market. Our goal is to introduce an alternative purchasing model that helps airports develop their infrastructure and operations, reducing capital expenditure."
More than CUPPS: A complete ecosystem for passenger handling
Ink CUPPS is part of the ecosystem, a fully integrated suite of cloud-based solutions that extends beyond CUPPS functionality. Airlines and airports benefit from additional services that work within the same infrastructure:
- An advanced Departure Control System (DCS) that enables efficient check-in, boarding, ticket modifications, and ancillary service payments
- A Disaster Recovery System that provides a reliable backup for primary DCS, safeguarding business continuity in unstable operational environments
- A complete self-service family, including kiosks, bag drops, and mobile check-in solutions, providing efficient passenger experiences
By choosing Ink, airports and airlines gain access to an interoperable platform developed to reduce costs and reliance on outdated infrastructure.
Delivering on the promise of efficiency
Why upgrade to CUPPS? Passengers benefit from shorter wait times at check-in and boarding, making their journey smoother and more efficient. Faster-moving lines reduce congestion at service desks, creating a better-organised journey through the airport. With fewer disruptions, travel becomes more predictable and less stressful. Passengers no longer face long queues and feel effortless.
Community of Valencia grant to support Ink's initiatives
Ink Innovation is supported by the Community of Valencia to promote its products in new international markets.
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