NEC discusses how biometrics technology allows passengers to move seamlessly through airports and offers contactless touchpoints in an age of changed travel requirements.


NEC discusses how biometrics technology allows passengers to move seamlessly through airports and offers contactless touchpoints in an age of changed travel requirements.

Etihad is trialling SITA’s facial biometrics for cabin members, allowing them to complete check-in procedures digitally via their own mobile devices.

U.S. CBP’s Diane J. Sabatino shares lessons learned from COVID-19 and how the agency is working with its partners to drive the travel industry recovery.

Lufthansa Group airlines, Lufthansa and SWISS will be the first to use a new interoperable biometric identification platform, developed by Star Alliance.

Spirit Airlines has become the first airline to launch biometric boarding, developed by Amadeus, at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

NEC explains how biometrics technology can facilitate a contactless passenger journey and form the foundation for an industry-wide transformation.
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Emirates has launched an integrated biometric path at Dubai International Airport to give passengers a seamless travel journey from check-in to boarding.

A new contactless experience for passengers travelling through Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) is now live.

Winnipeg Airports Authority’s Scott Marohn discusses immediate and long-term strategies for regaining passenger confidence and driving innovation.

Bengaluru International Airport’s biometric-based passenger processing solution Digi Yatra is now available for AirAsia India guests on select flights.

Winnipeg Airports Authority’s Scott Marohn discusses immediate and long-term strategies for regaining passenger confidence and driving innovation.

Bengaluru International Airport’s biometric-based passenger processing solution Digi Yatra is now available for AirAsia India guests on select flights.

FTE speaks to Armando Brunini, CEO SEA Milan Airports, as the operator of Malpensa and Linate airports is seeing the first signs of a recovery.

Kadri Samsunlu, CEO & GM, İGA Airport Operation, discusses the inauguration of Istanbul Airport’s third independent runway, as well as ambitious technology plans.

Denver International Airport has partnered with biometric and identity management company Daon to implement touchless technology throughout the airport.

The Post-COVID-19 Passenger Experience Think Tank outlines immediate and long-term strategies powered by technology and innovation for airlines, airports and their partners.

Touchless biometrics, self-service, automation, and mobile devices and apps, will have a crucial role to play in the industry’s recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.

FTE takes a look at a variety of solutions that can help the industry overcome the challenges of COVID-19 – from contactless technologies to biometrics and offsite processing.
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