Abu Dhabi Airports has introduced advanced biometric technology in order to validate a passenger’s identity through facial recognition. By implementing this technology, airports can reduce waiting times for boarding passes and passport checks. Smart cameras will work to capture an image of an individual and confirm whether they are who they claim to be on their identification.
This check will clear the individual for travel without the need for human interaction at an airport desk. This information is then used before boarding, so consumers do not have to reproduce their documentation to fly. The technology is currently being tested at the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Jamal Salem Al Dhaheri, managing director and chief executive officer of Abu Dhabi Airports, said: "We are looking forward to leveraging this holistic biometric technology. The project will commence at Abu Dhabi International Airport and then transfer to the new Midfield Terminal in the future as we continue to be committed to enhancing the airport services and experience."
Airport Authentication Technology
Abu Dhabi Airports Tested New Facial Recognition Technologies
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