On the Ground: Biometrics

Fully owned and operated by AirAsia, FACES uses facial recognition technology to identify travellers as they approach the automated boarding gate.

The pilot involves the use of biometric facial recognition technology to verify the identities of travellers re-entering the United States from Aruba.

For airlines and airports, technology holds the key to unlocking a smoother passenger journey while ensuring security remains top priority, as SITA explains.

Stuart Rattray, GM Technology, outlines how Sydney Airport is embracing open data and biometrics to improve the passenger experience and optimise efficiency.

Hamad International Airport and SITA have signed an MoU to implement or trial a variety of technologies at the Doha hub airport.

FTE explores how airlines and airports across Asia are embracing new technologies and trends to help improve and simplify the passenger experience.