Determined to preserve its status in the hierarchy of the main European hubs, l'Frankfurt airport is pursuing its policy of investment and innovation. The latest milestone was the announcement on 26 October a biometric coverage now complete. In plain English, all airlines at the German airport can now use facial biometrics as a means of identificationfrom check-in to boarding. Frankfurt airport thus boasts of becoming the first European airport to offer biometric checkpoints to all airline passengers.
Determined to preserve its status in the hierarchy of the main European hubs, l'Frankfurt airport is pursuing its policy of investment and innovation. The latest milestone was the announcement on 26 October a biometric coverage now complete. In plain English, all airlines at the German airport can now use facial biometrics as a means of identificationfrom check-in to boarding. Frankfurt airport thus boasts of becoming the first European airport to offer biometric checkpoints to all airline passengers.
" We are the first European airport to offer all passengers convenient contactless travel using biometrics "underlines Pierre Dominique Prümm. " Our aim over the coming months is to equip at least 50% of all check-in kiosks, pre-security kiosks and boarding gates with this pioneering new technology. "warns the member of Fraport AG's Executive Board responsible for Aviation and Infrastructure.
Passengers must first register on their mobile device via the biometric application of Star Alliance. They can also do this at the check-in kiosk, using their biometric passport. SITA's biometric solution, Smart Path - powered by NEC - can then replace the boarding pass with the passenger's face, making the airport experience smoother. " We have found that the more we automate the passenger journey through the airport, the better the experience. "says David Lavorel. The CEO of SITA adds: " Biometric checkpoints significantly speed up the compulsory steps at the airport, giving passengers more time to relax before the flight rather than being in a queue. Our research has shown that when biometrics are introduced, over 75% of passengers use them willingly. So we're delighted to be bringing the benefits of faster travel to Frankfurt airport. ".
