Biometrics, contactless applications, self check-in: the pandemic is gathering pace digitising the passenger journey in planes and airports.
Robots and biometrics for the post-covid era
Contactless technology, biometrics, robots: spurred on by the pandemic, the digitalisation of the passenger journey is gathering pace (13 October 2020).
Digital to the rescue of passengers
In August, ACI (Airports Council International) launched an application to provide travellers with precise information on the health measures in force at airports worldwide. (13 October 2020).
Thermal cameras for Paris-CDG airport
Passengers on international flights will now be subject to a thermal camera system on arrival at Paris-CDG, as announced by the ADP Group on Thursday. (15 May 2020).
Vinci tests a biometric route at Lyon-Saint Exupéry
Launched by Vinci, the Mona travel companion offers travellers a seamless biometric journey at Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport. (6 October 2020).
Lufthansa and Swiss test Star Alliance biometric technology
Munich and Frankfurt airports, hubs of the Lufthansa group, are in the process of installing the new Star Alliance biometric system. On the agenda: a smoother passenger journey, and above all greater security against health risks. (18 November 2020).
Biometrics and contactless airport for Emirates
Business travellers passing through the Dubai hub now have access to a new passenger experience, with Emirates setting up a biometric pathway within a "contactless airport". (27 October 2020).
Air Canada deploys biometric boarding in San Francisco
Air Canada business travellers can now enjoy an accelerated journey from San Francisco, thanks to biometric boarding. (10 December 2020).
La contactless technology has established itself as one of the main barrier gestures in hotels and restaurants.
The citizenM application switches to "contactless" business travel
citizenM hotels are rethinking the traveller's journey using a "contactless" mobile application, dematerialising every stage of the stay for a more secure travel experience. (16 June 2020).
Restaurants: taking orders digitally
As part of Covid-19, restaurant menus and ordering are going paperless, particularly in the Accor group's top-of-the-range hotels. (11 June 2020).
Groupe Barrière: new application and enhanced health safety
An app that dematerialises check-in, health measures: the Barrière group is backing the reopening of its establishments with technological innovations and strict safety protocols. (11 June 2020).
Information on border closures and health measures, dematerialised payment, practical apps for travellers: a number of innovations have demonstrated their effectiveness. the increasing role of technology on business trips.
American Express GBT strengthens its mobile strategy
American Express Global Business Travel extends the scope of its instant messaging service and enhances its Amex GBT Mobile application (25 August 2020).
Visa and Conferma join forces to digitalise payments
Combining the expertise of Visa and Conferma Pay, the Visa Commercial Pay suite of payment solutions promotes the use of virtual card and smartphone payments. (25 November 2020).
Singapore Airlines launches Star Alliance transfers application
Singapore Airlines becomes launch airline for Star Alliance Connector Service digital application (7 October 2020).
The City-App makes Luxembourg more practical
With the aim of becoming a fully connected city, Luxembourg has just improved its 'CityApp-VDL' application. Designed primarily for its residents, it is also proving to be a very useful tool for visitors to the European mini-metropolis. (27 October 2020).
