• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

PaxEx.Aero

The Business of Passenger Experience

  • Premium
    • Register
    • My Account
    • Aero Filings
  • IFEC
  • Seats & Cabin
  • Airplanes and Airports
  • Loyalty
  • About PaxEx.Aero
    • Contact PaxEx.Aero
  • Aero Filings
  • Logout

biometrics

AirAsia boosts biometrics, super-app as Malaysia travel resumes

11 October 2021 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

A 70% off sale like the one announced this week is enough to grab plenty of attention. But the bigger news from AirAsia as it resumes interstate operations is a major push to digital processes for travel, effectively eliminating paper documents for its guests.

This story is about: AirAsia, AirAsia Malaysia, biometrics, FACES, facial recognition, Malaysia, Vision-Box Filed Under: Ground Services

AirAsia, Vision-Box boost biometric boarding

23 October 2020 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

AirAsia is pushing hard into biometrics, dramatically expanding its FACES contactless facial recognition system in partnership with Vision-Box.

This story is about: AirAsia, biometrics, digital transformation, facial recognition, Orchestra, Vision-Box Filed Under: Ground Services

SITA, NEC partner for touchless airport experience powered by your face

21 July 2020 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Touchless travel is top of mind for passengers today. Most developments on that front are for limited scenarios, such as just bag drop or just flight boarding gates. SITA and NEC want to change that through a new partnership launched today. The pair will integrate NEC’s I:Delight identity management platform with SITA Smart Path and SITA Flex to enable a secure walk-through travel experience from curb to aircraft.

This story is about: airports, biometrics, facial recognition, NEC, SITA Filed Under: Ground Services

PaxEx Update: FTE Asia edition

15 November 2019 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

AirAsia is (still) making big moves in the ASEAN region and digital bag tags are evolving to a level that might be useful soon. Plus some news on IFE/C going active and getting profitable. The 2019 Future Travel Experience Asia was a great show and these are just a few of the highlights.

This story is about: AirAsia, AirFi, AirFi Indonesia, AirFi LEO, ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, bag tags, baggage tracking, BagTag, Batik Air, biometrics, Boom, Boom Supersonic, checked baggage, facial recognition, FTE, FTEAsia19, Future Travel Experience, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, Inmarsat, Japan Airlines, Lion Air, PaxEx, Streaming IFE, Supersonic Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, Ground Services, IFEC, PaxEx Update

Biometrics expand in Asia, Europe and the Middle East

9 October 2019 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Where will travelers find biometric systems next? As the technology continues to evolve and expand new airport implementations are coming online around the globe. Here are a trio of recent activations that span the range of services and values to passengers.

This story is about: Beijing, biometrics, CBP, China, China Eastern, Customs and Border Protection, Daxing, Dubai, EU, European Union, facial recognition, Frontex, immigration, Lisbon, Lounge Filed Under: Ground Services

A big bet on biometrics-based boarding for American Airlines at DFW

29 August 2019 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport will soon be home to the largest collection of biometric-based boarding gates of any airport in the world. The news comes as American Airlines launches use of the technology this week at DFW on select departures from Terminal D. While just a few gates are fitted today the airline and airport expect that nearly 75 gates across terminals A, B, C and D will have the systems online by the end of the year.

This story is about: American Airlines, ATL, Atlanta, biometrics, Dallas, Delta Air Lines, DFW Filed Under: Ground Services

Biometrics: Real value or gimmicky crap?

8 May 2018 By Seth Miller 4 Comments

Is the current biometrics push in aviation a gimmick or a real improvement for passengers and airlines alike? Likely a bit of both. Let’s look at two recent demonstrations of the technology to see how the benefits play out.

This story is about: biometrics, British Airways, Changi, Delta Air Lines, Dubai, DXB, immigration, JetBlue, Lufthansa, MCO, Orlando, Panasonic Avionics, security, SIN, Singapore Filed Under: Ground Services

When the IFE system can watch you back

31 October 2017 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

Clear immigration while still on the plane?? Cameras integrated into the IFE system could soon make that a reality.

Is it the ultimate surveillance scenario or a step forward in the passenger experience? Or maybe a little bit of both?? Vendors are cooperating today to deliver integrated biometrics in the inflight entertainment system, tying together a camera embedded in the screen with connectivity to various other platforms that can act on the data.

This story is about: APEXEXPO, biometrics, Delta Air Lines, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight entertainment, JetBlue, PAC, Panasonic Avionics, PaxEx, Tascent Filed Under: IFEC

Primary Sidebar

Search PaxEx.Aero

Tweets by WandrMe

Latest News

  • Red Way launches with Lincoln, Nebraska hub
  • Finnair trims inflight services in cost-cutting push
  • FAA admits staffing issues, asks airlines for help
  • CesiumAstro brings Ka-band ESA to life; Airbus trials planned
  • JetBlue secures Amsterdam slots, for now

Footer

Search PaxEx.Aero

Copyright © 2023 Proton Associates, LLC · Log in

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie SettingsAccept
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT