We all know that the iPad is slowly becoming an essential part of our lives. We check emails with it, write, read, browse the web, organize photos and videos. We do things with it, not only geek stuff. Malaysia Airlines seems to think that the iPad is the must-have device for customers, too.
They’re indeed introducing full-featured iPad kiosks for customers. Epoch Times reports:
“With a 7.9-inch wide touch screen, you can easily book a flight, choose your preferred seat, check flight arrival and departure schedules, find the status of your missing baggage, find out your flight status and enjoy a variety of exclusive offers provided by MHkiosk. Also, the kiosks provide both printed and electronic boarding passes and are equipped with passport and card readers.
The MHkiosk system uses direct payment by credit card and confirmation of purchase is sent via SMS and E-mail. In line with the motto “Simpler, Faster, and Greener,” the airline’s official MHkiosk website claims that paperless itineraries and no administrative fees will be good for the earth and for travelers’ pockets.”
There was that tweet about Back to the Future floating around yesterday. But like my friend Josh says, I think that we’re already living in that future. And I find this perfectly normal.
[via iPadevice]
