Common use that works for your airport
A CUPPS platform that reduces per-passenger costs, gives airports full operational control, and turns shared infrastructure into a measurable revenue stream.
What you get
Ink CUPPS runs on your terms. Cloud, on-premise, or hybrid deployment, aligned to your regulations and timeline. No vendor lock-in. No forced architecture. Just a platform built around your airport’s operation.
lATA-certified common use
Full CUPPS compliance, tested by registered lATA CTE.
Smooth migration from CUTE
Legacy applications run in native mode alongside CUPPS during transition.
Cloud, On-premise or Hybrid
Deploy to match your infrastructure and regulations.
Most CUPPS systems cost airports more than they should, Ink solves this problem.
Turn common use from a cost centre into an asset
Ink CUPPS gives airports control over the economics of their infrastructure, from deployment model and airline charging to long-term scalability.
Shared infrastructure, lower overheads
Check-in desks, boarding gates, and back-office positions are shared across airlines, replacing duplicated dedicated hardware with one managed environment.
No local server rooms required
Thin-client workstations connect to a central environment, reducing back-end infrastructure and the cost and complexity of maintaining it.
Transparent airline billing
Usage data by airline, desk, and gate helps airports design fair charging models, enforce SLAs, and support carrier discussions with evidence.
Migration at the airline's pace
Legacy applications run alongside CUPPS in native mode, no forced cutover, no airline left behind.
Want to see the numbers
for your airport?
Every airport is different. In a working session, our team will model the commercial scenario for your specific size, setup, and growth plans.
Everything you need to run shared infrastructure at scale
Centralised workstation management
Manage every check-in desk, boarding gate, and back-office position from one interface, with centralised application, network, and device configuration.
Operations that keep running
Ink CUPPS keeps airports moving when networks or upstream systems fail, with optional Disaster Recovery support for continuity when primary systems go down.
Every device, fully managed
Passport readers, boarding pass scanners, bag tag printers, barcode readers — all managed through a single peripheral integration framework.
ISO 27001-aligned security architecture
Role-based access control, data encryption, and audit logging across user actions and system events help meet airline security requirements and airport compliance obligations without bespoke configuration.
One platform.
Multiple airlines.
All under control.
Real-time workstation monitoring
Track connectivity, device status, and performance across every position, with visual alerts before issues disrupt operations.
Centralised multi-terminal control
Manage terminals and airport sites centrally, with policies, configurations, and updates applied across locations in one action.
Multi-airline usage visibility
See occupancy, uptime, and carrier usage in one dashboard, with data-backed reporting for SLAs and billing.
Performance analytics and reporting
Export uptime, peripheral usage, and incident data into your BI tools to support cost recovery and resource planning.
Built for every airport
Whether you run 500,000 passengers a year or 50 million, Ink CUPPS scales with you without changing products.
Affordable
by design
Predictable costs and flexible commercial models that match your traffic volume. Enterprise-grade common use accessible at regional scale.
Multi-airline
standardisation
Manage multiple airlines, desks, gates, and terminals from one platform. Standardised operations across every carrier, with deep integration into existing systems.
Efficiency as a
differentiator
Transparent airline charging, flexible infrastructure use, and a modern passenger processing layer that reflects the standard your passengers expect.
Fast to
deploy
Cloud-first architecture and local distributor support make Ink CUPPS a strong fit for new airport projects and rapid expansion projects where speed matters.
Ink CUPPS comes with much more
Ink CUPPS forms part of Ink’s passenger handling foundation. Add the extensions and components your airport needs without changing supplier.
Common use platform
The common use is one of the foundations of Ink's platform. Manages workstations, devices, sessions, and airline applications across your entire airport infrastructure.
Local DCS
Ink’s cloud-hosted Departure Control System can run as a Local DCS at the airport, giving airlines on-site departure control and helping them launch operations faster.
Resilient operations
Ensures passenger processing continuity when primary systems or platform services fail. Operations keep running even when connected systems go down.
Payments at touchpoints
Process ancillary fees, upgrades, and services at check-in and boarding. Capability to integrate with the component, with no separate payment infrastructure required.
Identity-enabled infrastructure
When your airport is ready to move to identity-based boarding, the platform can connect with Ink’s biometrics and digital ID components without core platform replacement.
Off-desk passenger handling
Airline agents are no longer tied to a desk. With mobile capability, passenger handling can happen anywhere in the terminal: at the gate, in the queue, or at the aircraft door.
A system that plays well with others
Run legacy and CUPPS side by side
Non-CUPPS airline applications can keep running in native mode during transition. Airlines migrate at their own pace, while Ink manages both environments in parallel.
Standard interfaces, broad connectivity
Connect to airport systems through standard integration layers. FIDS, AODB, RMS, BRS: all stay joined up. IATA-aligned architecture lets you add technologies without replacing the platform.
Launch quickly.
Scale as you grow
Deploy to match your infrastructure, regulatory requirements, and timeline. No single architecture is forced on every airport.
Cloud-first
On-premise
Hybrid
Built by people who understand what airport need
Whether you run 500,000 passengers a year or 50 million, Ink CUPPS scales with you without changing products
Certified, secure,
and independently verified
Deployed by
certified local
partners
Our partnership with Ink is an exciting milestone in bringing modern, connected travel experiences to Suriname. By introducing Ink solutions at both airports and in the hospitality sector, we are creating a journey for guests that sets new service benchmarks in the region.
Ready to take control
of your common use
infrastructure?
Ink CUPPS frees airports from vendor lock-in and opens a path to modern passenger handling. No pitch, no pressure. Tell us about your setup and we'll be in touch.
Looking for technical
documentation?
Our CUPPS integration and deployment documentation, including the IATA CTE certification report, integration architecture diagrams, and deployment framework, is available on request to airport teams and system integrator.