Qantas has rolled out the first stage of its innovative international check-in project, with new Q Card Readers now operational at key trans-Tasman airports.
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Qantas has rolled out the first stage of its innovative international check-in project, with new Q Card Readers now operational at key trans-Tasman airports.
The Malaysia Immigration Department is to introduce on-board checks to reduce queuing times at the immigration counters at KLIA’s Low-Cost Carrier Terminal.
Passport Canada has announced that the long-awaited introduction of biometric-based ePassports will take place before the end of 2012.
Riga International Airport has announced plans to introduce security control e-gates and a new baggage reconciliation system.
Gatwick Airport has introduced new e-gates and dedicated family lanes in the immigration halls to reduce queue times and expedite passenger processing.
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.
Content plans: Discussion on recovering bags with passengers – how do we collectively improve? The September virtual meeting will include a focus on the RUSH process for quick recovery of mishandled bags, highlighting automation, expediency and passenger visibility.
Find out more >>Content plans: PoC update, AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Discussion centring on check-in – what is the future for a seamless experience? The next in-person members meeting, taking place alongside FTE Global, will examine what future bag drops will look like, as well as tagging, capacity and flow enhancements.
Find out more >>Content plans: Retailing innovation in Los Angeles and exploring the utilisation of the Metaverse and other new technologies in travel retail.
Find out more >>Content plans: Under the theme of "Transforming Air Transport”, air transport leaders from across the globe will gather in LA to learn, collaborate, and be inspired to elevate their organisation’s passenger experience, business performance, innovation, and sustainability strategies.
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Discussion on outbound baggage loading and movement – what will this look like in five years? November’s in-person members meeting will explore areas including loading, movement, scanning, load cells, and more.
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: The final virtual members meeting of 2024 will focus on the “year in review”, while also providing an update on current Proof of Concepts and looking ahead to plans for 2025.
Find out more >>Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is to introduce a new biometric-based automated border control system to expedite passenger processing during peak periods.
As e-Gates and automated border control systems continue to be deployed more widely, could expedited processing threaten to compromise overall border security?
Sri Lanka has announced the introduction of the e-Passport as a study suggests that 55 million biometric passports will be issued in Asia Pacific by 2014.
In order to further simplify and secure air travel, biometric technology and common standards for passenger and document checks will play a key role.
Sri Lanka has announced the introduction of the e-Passport as a study suggests that 55 million biometric passports will be issued in Asia Pacific by 2014.
In order to further simplify and secure air travel, biometric technology and common standards for passenger and document checks will play a key role.
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