The quiet airport: San Francisco International Airport’s programme for managing terminal noise for an improved guest experience

Christopher Birch
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Christopher Birch: San Francisco International Airport, USA

Journal of Airport Management, 2021, vol. 15, issue 2, 172-181

Abstract: While discussions about noise at airports usually focus on the impact aircraft have on neighbouring communities, a new conversation is emerging around the impact noise has on airport ambiance, and how satisfaction and revenue may be diminished. Left unmanaged, excess noise can grow to an enormous proportion and range and negatively affect the guest experience while adding little intended value. This paper discusses how airports are fishing for opportunities to improve satisfaction and revenue by implementing sensible noise policies that serve also to improve communication with passengers in order to counter this trend.

Keywords: guest experience; ambiance; noise; quiet airport (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: M1 M10 R4 R40 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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