Kansai International Airport (KIX) has installed 12 eGates at Terminal 1 to check boarding passes before security.
The e-eGates are at international departures to automate the verification of boarding passes and speed up processing of departing passengers.
With the new e-eGates , passengers self-scan their boarding pass to enter the security screening area, bypassing manual scanning by airport staff.
As passengers can use the e-eGates without touching them they can also be seen to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The 12 e-eGates are in 3 blocks:
- Departures 1 has 4 for general use and 1 for Fast Track
- Departures 2 has 2 for general use
- Departures 3 has 4 for general use and 1 for Fast Track
As of today, Departures 1 and 2 are closed; only Departures 3 is in use.
N.B. Image credit: VINCI Airports
