Freedom, predictability, and future-ready common use

An IATA-certified CUPPS platform that helps airports cut costs, scale flexibly, and turn shared infrastructure into a revenue stream.

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At a glance

IATA-certified

Future-proof common use system

Smooth migration

From CUTE without friction

Flexible commercial models

CAPEX, OPEX, subscription

Simple integration

Integrated with the Ink ecosystem and third parties

Cut costs,
increase control

Turn common use from a cost centre into a predictable, airport-controlled model.

Most CUPPS tie airports to high fees and long contracts. Ink flips the model, lowering costs, and puts you in control. Let shared infrastructure generate revenue instead of draining it.

30–50%

lower per-passenger costs

Zero CAPEX

with subscription or rental models

New revenue

charge airlines for usage

Passenger-first operations

Shorter queues, smoother journeys, happier travellers.

Ink CUPPS streamlines passenger flows with automation, real-time visibility, and fast airline onboarding, reducing queues while keeping compliance and security.

Built for every airport

Affordable
Scalable
Predictable costs
No vendor lock-in

Multi-airline standardisation
Biometrics-ready
Effortless integration

Differentiation through efficiency
Transparency
Flexibility

Quick deployment in greenfield
or expansion projects

Manage operations
with real-time insight

One platform. Multiple airlines. All under control.

Ink CUPPS gives airports a single interface to oversee shared desks, gates, and devices. Operations run smoothly across every terminal.

Real-time monitoring

Track workstation and device performance instantly, so minor issues don’t become big disruptions.

Centralised control

Oversee multiple terminals or airports from a single interface, with consistent policies and updates.

Multi-airline visibility

See usage across carriers in one dashboard, with transparent reporting on occupancy and performance.

Usage reporting

Turn operational data into actionable insights for cost recovery, billing, and smarter resource allocation.

Ink CUPPS comes
with much more

Connected ecosystem. Multiple possibilities.

Ink CUPPS is part of a ready-made, broader ecosystem that gives airports a clear growth path. Add complementary modules for airports to scale operations.

Ink DCS

Desktop and mobile Departure Control System for check-in, boarding, and ancillary services.

Ink DRS

Disaster Recovery System that ensures continuity when primary systems fail.

Ink Payments

Secure payments for ancillaries, upgrades, and services at every touchpoint, from check-in to boarding.

Built for integration

A system that plays well with others.

Ink CUPPS connects effortlessly with both legacy and modern environments. From baggage and FIDS to RMS and biometrics, everything stays joined-up. Migration happens with no major downtime, supported by a dedicated team that keeps operations running.

Run legacy and CUPPS together

Non-CUPPS airline applications can operate in native mode during transition, so no airline is left behind.

Future-ready interoperability

Aligned with IATA standards and biometrics-ready when airports need it, adaptable to new innovations.

Deployment and flexibility

Launch quickly. Scale as you grow.

Ink CUPPS adapts to your infrastructure and strategy. Deploy in the cloud, on-premises, or hybrid. Stations go live without heavy IT or reinstallation, and local distributors provide support backed by Ink’s global expertise.

Ready to transform your airport?

With Ink CUPPS, airports and airlines gain freedom, efficiency, and a path to future-ready passenger handling.

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