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How Airports Can Increase Checkpoint Throughput
Passenger demand continues to grow, but airport checkpoints can't always grow with it. Space is limited. So is staffing. Infrastructure updates require significant time and capital.
So how can airports move more passengers through the checkpoints they already have?

Gina Marie Paquette
3 days ago5 min read


Hollywood Burbank Airport's New Terminal Digital Signage Proves the Power of Content Strategy
The wait is over: Hollywood Burbank Airport's new passenger terminal opened today. We're going behind the scenes to explore Burbank's shift from conventional information displays to a connected passenger communication strategy and program.

Abagael Rudock
Oct 135 min read


The Checkpoint Has Changed: What Airports Need to Know After FTE Global 2026
Passenger demand is growing. Checkpoint capacity is not. Airports cannot simply build their way out of the problem. They need to get more from existing infrastructure and resources while deploying proven improvements faster. That challenge was at the center of Synect's FTE Global 2026 panel, "The Checkpoint Has Changed."

Abagael Rudock
Oct 15 min read


MUST READ: Airport Improvement Spotlights New National Checkpoint Rollout for America's 250th
A new feature from Airport Improvement's Paul Nolan takes readers behind the scenes of the initiative that enhanced checkpoint experiences for millions of travelers this summer.

Abagael Rudock
Sep 162 min read


Airports are Making More with Less: Key Topics at the 2026 ACI-NA Annual Conference & Exhibition
Airports are planning for a future that asks them to do more with less almost everywhere. How can they make the most of existing resources? We'll explore that answer and much more at ACI-NA's Annual Conference & Exhibition.

Abagael Rudock
Sep 143 min read


See How Synect’s Airport Content Framework Helps Build Strategy in Minutes at FTE Global
How can airports turn passenger needs, operational priorities, and communication requirements into a practical strategy? In the past, it took weeks of discussion and deliberation. Now, Synect’s Airport Content Framework means it can be done in minutes.

Abagael Rudock
Sep 33 min read


See Strategy, Content, and Technology Come Together at Synect and Daktronics' FTE Global Booth
What happens when airport content and display technology are designed to work together from the beginning? At FTE Global 2026, Synect and Daktronics will show you.

Abagael Rudock
Sep 13 min read


Annie the Astronaut Starts a New Journey from Screen to Terminal at MCO
For nearly a decade, Annie the Astronaut has helped welcome, guide, and engage passengers at the Orlando International Airport (MCO). Now, she's officially taken one giant leap to join us in the real world!

Abagael Rudock
Aug 283 min read


How Are Airport Checkpoints Changing? The Questions We’re Answering at FTE Global
This week, TSA announced the start of their new strategy, Horizon 25, and the end of Gold+. As the organization prepares to roll out the evolved Screening Partnership Program (SPP), airports are left wondering what’s next.

Abagael Rudock
Aug 274 min read


Moving Airports and Passengers Forward at FTE Global 2026
Airports are changing faster than ever. The challenge is turning all that change and investment into experiences that work for everyone.

Abagael Rudock
Aug 134 min read


Celebrating 250 Years of America with Airport Digital Signage
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, communities are coming together nationwide. The TSA expects to screen almost 18.7 million passengers during the busy Fourth of July travel period.
Our recent national rollout of ReadySeeGo® at airport security checkpoints, combined with the upcoming holiday weekend, got us thinking about how creative content and digital signage help airports celebrate the moment.

Alison Weber
Jul 22 min read


3 Digital Signage Content Strategy Questions Answered by Our Team Before InfoComm
Ahead of InfoComm 2026, Synect’s team is answering three big digital signage content strategy questions.

Abagael Rudock
Jun 95 min read


More Wins for Everyone with Inclusive, Event-Specific Passenger Travel Experiences
Learn how inclusive, event-specific digital content enhances the passenger travel experience by improving communication, engaging passengers with multilingual signage, and smoothing foot traffic flows.

Abagael Rudock
May 274 min read


After AAAE 2026, Airports See Events and Experiences in a New Light
After AAAE’s 98th Annual Conference and Exhibition, hosted by LAWA, airport events and experiences are claiming an even greater share of the spotlight.

Gina Marie Paquette
May 143 min read


Synect’s EventReady Makes Waves Ahead of a Mega-Decade of Events
As airports prepare for unprecedented surges in international passenger traffic, Synect’s new event experience solution, EventReady, is gaining attention across the industry.

Abagael Rudock
May 123 min read


The 5 Best Practices for Airport Content All Start with Content Designed for Engagement
Incredible experiences require incredible content. Learn five best practices for airport content from Synect’s expert team.

Abagael Rudock
May 74 min read


Airport Adaptability, Accessibility, and Everything Else You Should Ask Us About at AAAE 2026
Synect’s team is gearing up for one of the biggest shows of the year: AAAE’s Annual Conference! We’ll be joining our friends from Daktronics in Booth 508.

Abagael Rudock
Apr 304 min read


EventReady Makes It Easier to Welcome Millions of Passengers During and After Major Events
Discover how EventReady helps airports prepare for major events with smart content, multilingual messaging, stronger passenger guidance, and new sponsorship opportunities.

Abagael Rudock
Apr 143 min read


Airports of All Sizes Can Create Better Customer Experiences with Content Strategy and a Smart DCMS
Expensive screens aren’t the key to delivering exceptional airport customer experiences. Content strategy is. Whether an airport serves ten passengers or ten million, content strategy is the foundation for creating the seamless, stress-free experiences modern passengers expect.

Abagael Rudock
Apr 103 min read


Event Readiness and Real Impact: Our Team’s Key Takeaways from Airports@Work
In the midst of a whirlwind conference season, our team joined airport leaders and industry partners in Chicago for Airports@Work.

Abagael Rudock
Apr 73 min read
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