Friday, August 23, 2024 In an exciting development for global travelers, Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport is gearing up to revolutionize the air travel experience with the introduction of its “Smart Travel” system, slated for full implementation by 2025. This forward-thinking project will eliminate the need for physical boarding passes and traditional travel documents, instead utilizing cutting-edge biometric authentication technologies at every security checkpoint. This state-of-the-art initiative, a collaboration between Zayed International Airport and Next 50, a leader in AI-driven transportation solutions, plans to deploy the system in three strategic phases.
The goal is to integrate biometric authentication across all operational and security facets of the airport, simplifying the entire airport journey for passengers. By integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and facial recognition technologies, the system will allow passengers to confirm their identities simply by presenting their faces. This capability is supported by a robust database maintained by the UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security.
Etihad Airways, the UAE’s flagship airline, has already embraced this innovative technology. Passengers traveling with Etihad can now enjoy a seamless journey from check-in through boarding, all facilitated by facial recognition—eliminating the need for boarding passes. Additionally, five other leading airlines are adopti.