Köln/Bonn are just GBP 15.99 (less than 25 €) away from the UK. To visit the leaning tower of Pisa or the Rialto bridge in Venice will also cost the same. As the first low-cost airport in the UK, Coventry Airport is offering flights to many distances for low cost. Since 31st March 2004, the TUI subsidiary Thomson-fly.com is utilising the Coventry Airport located in the heart of the English midlands as the ideal centre for low-cost flights to 17 European cities. In November 2004, the Coventry Airport will also become a destination for the German low-cost airline Hapag-Lloyd Express. In only less than six months since opening for business, more than 380.000 travellers have started their vacations from Coventry Airport. Within the first 12 months, altogether 500.000 passengers are expected.
Low costs
The secret to success? In the face of fierce competition, Coventry Airport pursues to keep the running airport costs so low that airlines can offer their flights at competitive low-cost terms. This means that the infrastructure at Coventry Airport is not as luxurious as at other major airports. However, the passengers are glad to give up some of this luxury in order to save some money.
High security
With all cost savings, security at the Coventry Airport does not fall short. Especially with the threat of international terrorism, security at Coventry Airport has the highest priority. To meet the request for high security, Coventry Airport selected MOBOTIX IP-cameras for their video surveillance system. This system is not only praised by the Ministry of Transport, but it also serves as a model for other airports.
Conditions and regulations
Since 11th September 2001 additional security measures have been put in place by the Department of Transport, relating to airport security. "At Coventry Airport we have further improved our security measures with the installation of CCTV," explains the Director of Customer Service, Mike Morton. "To be sure, we keep an eye on our passengers from the check-in to boarding and also upon arrival - the entire time they are on the airport premises."
Ideal solution
But how to implement such tight surveillance? The original video system (six analogue cameras with six recorders) proved to be unsuitable to fulfill the task. "The analogue video technology is too expensive and awkward - and the image quality is not sufficient. This was enough reason for us to look for a better alternative", explains Mike Morton. All research lead to MOBOTIX, and soon it was clear that the digital network cameras from the German manufacturer were the ideal solution for Coventry Airport. "The cameras include internal memory and can temporarily store the video sequences in the case of server failure", commented Security Administrator Dilip Mistry. "When there is disturbance on the network, it is no problem to access the camera storage. When the server is again available, it is automatically updated". The cabling was also simpler to implement with MOBOTIX cameras that need no extra power lines, but can use the power from the data cables. "Also the data communication is exemplary", describes the Administrator. "This way we can theoretically connect from anywhere over VPN to the sub network, with necessary authorisation, to see the requested images. In addition, the MOBOTIX cameras are stable and robust as well as easy to install and upgrade."
Low costs
The secret to success? In the face of fierce competition, Coventry Airport pursues to keep the running airport costs so low that airlines can offer their flights at competitive low-cost terms. This means that the infrastructure at Coventry Airport is not as luxurious as at other major airports. However, the passengers are glad to give up some of this luxury in order to save some money.
High security
With all cost savings, security at the Coventry Airport does not fall short. Especially with the threat of international terrorism, security at Coventry Airport has the highest priority. To meet the request for high security, Coventry Airport selected MOBOTIX IP-cameras for their video surveillance system. This system is not only praised by the Ministry of Transport, but it also serves as a model for other airports.
Conditions and regulations
Since 11th September 2001 additional security measures have been put in place by the Department of Transport, relating to airport security. "At Coventry Airport we have further improved our security measures with the installation of CCTV," explains the Director of Customer Service, Mike Morton. "To be sure, we keep an eye on our passengers from the check-in to boarding and also upon arrival - the entire time they are on the airport premises."
Ideal solution
But how to implement such tight surveillance? The original video system (six analogue cameras with six recorders) proved to be unsuitable to fulfill the task. "The analogue video technology is too expensive and awkward - and the image quality is not sufficient. This was enough reason for us to look for a better alternative", explains Mike Morton. All research lead to MOBOTIX, and soon it was clear that the digital network cameras from the German manufacturer were the ideal solution for Coventry Airport. "The cameras include internal memory and can temporarily store the video sequences in the case of server failure", commented Security Administrator Dilip Mistry. "When there is disturbance on the network, it is no problem to access the camera storage. When the server is again available, it is automatically updated". The cabling was also simpler to implement with MOBOTIX cameras that need no extra power lines, but can use the power from the data cables. "Also the data communication is exemplary", describes the Administrator. "This way we can theoretically connect from anywhere over VPN to the sub network, with necessary authorisation, to see the requested images. In addition, the MOBOTIX cameras are stable and robust as well as easy to install and upgrade."
