Airlines turn to AI to allocate gates and cut waiting times

Published On Oct 3, 2024, 7:21 PM

Airlines are implementing advanced technology to optimize gate allocation at airports, aiming to reduce taxi times and fuel consumption. American Airlines has introduced a machine learning system that significantly speeds up the gate assignment process, leading to a reduction in taxi times by 20% and fuel savings of 1.4 million gallons annually. Lufthansa is exploring quantum computing to further enhance efficiency in gate assignments. The goal is to improve passenger experience while managing increasing airport congestion without the need for physical expansion.