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Join SITA’s head of Borders, Jeremy Springall, at ID4AFRICA on May 23rd, from 11:00am – 1pm to explore how digital identities are transforming travel as we know it. Why? IATA projects we’ll have 8 billion air travelers annually by 2024. That’s double the amount we’ve seen in 2019! But how will airports handle this air travel boom? The answer is tech! Digital solutions will keep everything running smoothly, replacing tickets and IDs with facial recognition and fingerprint scans. No more digging through your bag for documents - just a seamless border crossing with SITA's digital credentials. How cool is that? Can’t be there? SITA's white paper dives deep into the challenges of managing all these extra travelers. Check it out here: https://ow.ly/aAeA50RHUfS Spoiler alert – biometrics are the superhero solution 😉 #Biometrics #DigitalTravel #Innovation #FutureOfTravel #SITA

Join SITA's head of Borders, Jeremy Springall, at ID4AFRICA on May 23rd, from 11:00am – 1pm to explore how digital identities are transforming travel as we know it. Why? IATA projects we’ll have 8 billion air travelers annually by 2024. That’s double the amount we’ve seen in 2019! But how will airports handle this air travel boom? The answer is tech! Digital solutions will keep everything running smoothly, replacing tickets and IDs with facial recognition and fingerprint scans. No more digging through your bag for documents - just a seamless border crossing with SITA's digital credentials. How cool is that? Can’t be there? SITA's white paper dives deep into the challenges of managing all these extra travelers. Check it out here: https://ow.ly/aAeA50RHUfS Spoiler alert – biometrics are the superhero solution 😉 #Biometrics #DigitalTravel #Innovation #FutureOfTravel #SITA

🇦🇺 Earlier this year, we spoke to Tom McCormack, Chief Technology Officer at Western Sydney International Airport, about the airport's close collaboration with Amadeus and its plans to leverage cutting-edge technology to enhance the passenger experience.     🔧The conversation focused on the importance of technology in passenger processing and disruption management. It was also great to hear that biometrics will be a cornerstone of Western Sydney International Airport when it opens in 2026.     To find out more, watch the full video below. 👇     #Biometrics #PassengerExperience #DisruptionManagement #AirportTechnology

“As technology becomes more affordable, and as passenger expectations for seamless travel experiences rise, we can expect to see an increase in adoption [of biometric boarding].” -- Rob Sutton, Director, Solution Enablement, #Aviation / #Travel, HID Page through this LARA article to learn more about how #biometric #IdentityVerification benefits #airport operations and the #PassengerExperience.

Did you know that 70% of travelers are willing to use biometric identification to enhance their airport experience? This insight was one of the topics we had the opportunity to discuss this week on L'Hebdo de l'Eco together with Eric DE RIEDMATTEN on CNEWS. Our conversation delved into how #technology, particularly #biometrics, is transforming #airtravel. Facial recognition, for instance, provides unmatched accuracy and streamlines processes at checkpoints while adhering to strict data privacy regulations. With global air travel set to rise—from 4 billion passengers today to 8 billion by 2040—modernizing #airport systems is no longer a luxury; it's a necessity. The potential for #digital passports is another exciting development—a leap that could redefine convenience and security for #passengers. At SITA, we’ve been driving #innovation in #airtransport for 75 years and are committed to shaping the future of this dynamic industry going forward. #InnovationInAirTravel #Biometrics #SmartAirports #FutureOfTravel Follow the link to watch the interview: https://lnkd.in/eUPtQeVM

With air travel demand soaring, airports face operational challenges. SITA’s whitepaper spotlights biometrics as a solution for streamlining processes and enhancing traveller experiences. Their analysis of successful case studies highlights the potential of technologies like SITA Smart Path. ASATA recognises the importance of these innovations in shaping the future of travel. Download SITA’s report for more details and insights into the power of biometrics in the travel industry: https://bit.ly/4bpma7c #SITA #Biometrics #ASATA #TravelIndustry #TravelAgents

Biometrics holds the key to smarter digital travel SITA’s Biometrics White Paper, ‘Face the Future’ highlights how the surge in air traveler numbers places extraordinary pressure on existing and new airports, national borders, and airline resources. In short, “existing paper-based and manual travel infrastructure and legacy processes simply won’t be able to cope”. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dRBt7-AU #AviationTalk #aviationnews #avgeek #aviation

Below explained in simple worlds the drivers for the future of travel. What passengers really want? We know it, check it out!

In a recent survey of more than 1,250 IT leaders in the travel industry, 66% of airport and 65% of airline technology leaders said that they intend to implement biometrics at key passenger service points.    What’s behind this renewed interest in biometric technology?     Find out why below 👇     Download the Amadeus Travel Technology Investment Trends report: https://lnkd.in/ea3W8H_H    #AmadeusTravelTech2024 #Biometrics #Aviation 

💭 Adopting innovative technologies is essential to face the current challenges in airports: managing large volumes of passengers, reducing wait times, and ensuring a smooth experience.   Automated Check-in: Improves efficiency and frees up staff for complex tasks. Biometrics: Facial recognition speeds up identification and enhances security. Chatbots: Improve customer service and reduce the burnout on ground staff. Security Screening with AI: Optimizes the detection of suspicious objects. Automated Boarding: Ensures a more efficient process. Embracing AI and biometrics is crucial for improving efficiency, security, and passenger satisfaction in the ever-evolving aviation industry. #AI #Aviation #Airports #TravelTech #Biometrics #Security #Innovation #PassengerExperience #Sita