A number of US airports have started cellphone and e-mail messaging services to passengers. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Boston-Logan International and Seattle-Tacoma are among the airports which are now sending messages and alerts for e-mail, mobile phone and PDA users. Passengers subscribe to receive the free alerts and messages, which provide them with the very latest updates on a range of information including flights and security waiting times. Boston's service, known as Flight Alert, began last week. It includes messages alerting passengers to cancellations, or delays which will be greater than 30 minutes. The services can also provide passengers with details of whether there are last-minute gate changes. Airport E-Mail Alerts Taking advantage of the rising popularity of mobile e-mail and PDAs, Seattle-Tacoma and Chicago's two airports at O'Hare and Midway also allow travellers to register for airport e-mail alerts. At Chicago O'Hare and Midway, the e-mail updates also cover the state of parking conditions around the airport, with updates sent whenever the status of parking spaces change. Users of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International's "Trak-A-Flight" are able to tailor their messages to their specific flight, and choose whether it is delivered to their mobile or PDA or their computer. Atlanta's service also includes an option for messages featuring waiting times at security checkpoints. Airport Mobile Phone Aler ...
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A number of US airports have started cellphone and e-mail messaging services to passengers. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Boston-Logan International and Seattle-Tacoma are among the airports which are now sending messages and alerts for e-mail, mobile phone and PDA users. Passengers subscribe to receive the free alerts and messages, which provide them with the very latest updates on a range of information including flights and security waiting times. Boston's service, known as Flight Alert, began last week. It includes messages alerting passengers to cancellations, or delays which will be greater than 30 minutes. The services can also provide passengers with details of whether there are last-minute gate changes. Airport E-Mail Alerts Taking advantage of the rising popularity of mobile e-mail and PDAs, Seattle-Tacoma and Chicago's two airports at O'Hare and Midway also allow travellers to register for airport e-mail alerts. At Chicago O'Hare and Midway, the e-mail updates also cover the state of parking conditions around the airport, with updates sent whenever the status of parking spaces change. Users of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International's "Trak-A-Flight" are able to tailor their messages to their specific flight, and choose whether it is delivered to their mobile or PDA or their computer. Atlanta's service also includes an option for messages featuring waiting times at security checkpoints. Airport Mobile Phone Aler ...