Delta to test facial biometrics for boarding and border control
Tests at 1 ATL gate and 2 at JFK
Self-boarding
KLM and Schiphol trial biometric boarding
Facial recognition test will last for about three months at one gate
QANTAS improves iPhone smartphone app to streamline passenger experience
QF maintains lead in passenger self-service by upgrading iPhone smartphone app
Passbook Mobile Boarding Pass on Cathay
Cathay passengers can get their mobile boarding pass through Passbook.
Morpho to make boarding as easy as a phone call
eID system combines smartphone, biometric and NFC technology.
New boarding gates at LAX
LAX unveiled the opening of three boarding gates at the new Tom Bradley International Terminal, two of which are designed to handle the largest commercial jetliners.
Biometric self boarding trial at Heathrow
Heathrow passengers are the first in the world to use an innovative technology as part of the airport’s drive to further improve the passenger experience.
SAS self-service earns IATA Fast Travel Platinum
SAS is first to get IATA Fast Travel Award Platinum. SAS offers over 80% of all its passengers, the self-service options that make up the programme.
Common Use Self-Boarding to be introduced at Vienna
Passengers flying with any airline from Vienna International Airport will enjoy faster and more efficient boarding as the world's first common-use self-boarding gates go into operation there.