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New Zealand and Australia have launched the first trans-Tasman trial of SmartGate, aimed at expediting the border and immigration process between the two countries.
Following a successful trial, BAA will introduce 82 facial recognition scanners at London Heathrow Airport to increase security at the airport.
Darwin International Airport has become the eighth Australian international airport to introduce SmartGate facilities.
Incheon Airport’s ‘U-Airport’ concept relies heavily on the use of biometric technology to enable self-service, so how does it ensure a high level of security?
Three airports in New Zealand will receive additional biometric SmartGate facilities to expedite Customs and border control during the Rugby World Cup 2011.
IATA has unveiled the first mock-up of the Checkpoint of the Future concept, which is designed to enhance security and passenger processing.
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The Taiwanese government is trialling an automated border control system to heighten the efficiency of border processing.
In order to further simplify and secure air travel, biometric technology and common standards for passenger and document checks will play a key role.
Almost two years after SAS became the first airline to introduce biometric check-in, its success across the domestic market has prompted the carrier to discuss a further roll-out across its international routes. Louise Driscoll looks at the progress that the airline has made with its biometric solution.
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In order to further simplify and secure air travel, biometric technology and common standards for passenger and document checks will play a key role.
Almost two years after SAS became the first airline to introduce biometric check-in, its success across the domestic market has prompted the carrier to discuss a further roll-out across its international routes. Louise Driscoll looks at the progress that the airline has made with its biometric solution.
Japan Airlines (JAL) participated in evaluation testing of ‘e-airport procedures: SPT Trial 2007’, which was implemented by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transportation (MLIT) and Ministry of Justice (MoJ). The airline is implementing a number of innovations to simplify the travel experience. Ross Falconer reports.
SAS Scandinavian Airlines has established a number of record-breaking innovations, ranging from being the first airline to introduce inflight entertainment to offering separate check-in lounges. plus introducing sleeper seats and flying directly over the North Pole. More recently, a novel fingerprint-based biometric security solution used by SAS and provided by Precise Solutions has been implemented […]
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