Here's the smart trolley, so you don't get lost inside the airport
I must have a magnet for vendors; I get stopped practically all the time. From people who offer me dye for my [...]
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I must have a magnet for vendors, I am stopped practically all the time. From people who offer to dye my beard to people who try to pitch me gym memberships, it is impossible for me to pass unscathed through a pitchman's attack.
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Today I was running away from what looked to me like the duty free vendor at the Nice airport. He stared at me as I came out of the security checkpoint, and as I stepped into the shopping area, he approached me. I was ready for a Roberto Baggio-style dribble, but instead I was attracted by the one who wanted to "sell" me.
In the end, it was not a purchase but a "gift," viz. the chance to try out the latest electronic devilry designed to make the passenger spend money. Of course, the service is sold as an aid to not getting lost inside the airport, not that there is such a risk at Nice Terminal 2.
How cartel 2.0 works
The service is still in beta testing and, as it was explained to me, if they like it it will be made effective.
It looks like a small quick shopping cart at the supermarket, there is a low shelf to put the trolley on and a double basin at hand height.
Sure, it is not suitable for carrying a baby, but everything else such as a purse, cell phone and any shopping bags are.
There is then a tablet, to be activated you must scan your boarding pass or, if you are unsuccessful with this operation, manually choose the flight on which you are to depart.
Having done this simple operation, the tablet will guide us to the gate or anywhere in the airport you want to go-from the restroom to restaurants, from shopping to the lounge.
It is possible to search for information such as a list of stores, a list of lounges, and dining options.
Red and in plain view the bid button, while at the top of the screen, flight information such as gate, departure time, and, most important in this summer time, flight status, always remain evident.
Like a little Tom Tom this trolley takes us around the terminal, and suggests offers when we pass in front of a store.
In the end in exchange for feedback I also entered the drawing for an IPad.
In conclusion
I imagine that such things are already present in some supermarkets, to help people locate the shelves where to do their shopping. I personally found it convenient for not lugging my two carry-on bags, useless instead as a travel aid since the terminal is not huge and I know it well.
Let's say. If he walked even on his own I would take him on the fly, maybe just as a distraction for when I am at the airport with my daughter.
