The job of allocating gates is very intricate.
“With 15 gates and 10 airplanes, there are more than 570 billion possibilities,” explains Dr. Joseph Doetsch, the lead for quantum computing at Lufthansa Industry Solutions and person working on the gate allocation problem.
By selecting the optimal gate for every flight, you may cut down on aircraft taxi times and traffic, which will save passengers time waiting on the tarmac.
Additionally, it reduces the quantity of fuel needed, which lowers the emissions of the aircraft.
Usually, gates are assigned up to a year in advance of the publication of flight schedules.
For instance, particular carriers might be able to enter through gates close to their lounges and other amenities. Furthermore, planes with a lot of connecting travelers are frequently scheduled to maximize transfer times and enhance the overall traveler experience “, according to George Richardson, a co-founder of AeroCloud, an airport management company.
