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The latest industry news and analysis of the use of biometrics in air transport security and facilitation, including facial recognition, iris scanning and single passenger tokens.
Taipei Songshan Airport has selected SITA to lead its next-generation shared check-in counter project, deploying a full suite of self-service and biometric-powered tech to future-proof operations and customer experience.
The latest development in Alaska Airlines’ digital identity journey is about to land at its hub airports in Seattle, Portland and Los Angeles, thanks to its advocacy with the Transportation Security Administration.
American Airlines AAdvantage members at select airports can now enjoy faster, touch-free TSA screening using PreCheck Touchless ID, which matches their photo to government records for seamless travel.
Orlando International Airport is rolling out Enhanced Passenger Processing – a cutting-edge biometric system developed with U.S. CBP to streamline passenger arrivals and enhance travel efficiency.
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Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is testing Enhanced Primary Processing to reduce wait times at Customs. CLT is one of four airports where U.S. CBP is testing the new biometric screening.
Vision-Box – an exhibitor at FTE Global, the “CES of Aviation” taking place in Los Angeles on 28-30 October 2024 – is transforming Indonesia’s busiest airports with a comprehensive biometric roll-out.
SITA – an exhibitor at FTE Global, Los Angeles, 28-30 October 2024 – is partnering with Airports Authority of India to install its Smart Path technology across nine airports as part of the wider DigiYatra initiative.
Airport Authority Hong Kong has launched a Smartphone Express Bag Drop Service as a further development of HKIA’s Flight Token smart technology for “an even more efficient departure experience”.
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Passport-less immigration clearance for travellers is being progressively rolled out at Changi Airport – a Headline Partner of FTE APEX Asia Expo, taking place in Singapore on 19-20 November 2024.
The new JFK Terminal 6, opening in 2026, is to be equipped with Materna IPS hybrid self-service bag drop equipment. The biometric-enabled equipment is part of a digital-first approach to elevate CX.
The Transportation Security Administration – an exhibitor at FTE Global, the “CES of Aviation” taking place in Los Angeles on 28-30 October 2024 – has installed new Credential Authentication Technology at ROA.
Abu Dhabi Airports has partnered with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security to introduce a biometric Smart Travel project at Zayed International Airport.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is offering passengers an additional digital service: BER Biometrics means all travellers can now use various stations when departing from Terminal 1 via facial recognition.
SEA Milan Airports has implemented FaceBoarding at Linate, allowing travellers to check-in and board using biometric facial recognition. ITA Airways and SAS are the first airlines to join the project.
KLM, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and IDEMIA are among the stakeholders collaborating on a Digital Travel Credential pilot project until 31 March 2024. Digitisation makes checks faster and more efficient.
New technology that confirms the validity of a traveller’s identification and their flight information in real time is now in use at the TSA security checkpoints at Virginia’s Norfolk International Airport.
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