"Emirates" is preparing to launch the world's first integrated biometric path

30 10 2018

Smart tunnel allows passengers to carry out their actions without human intervention

Emirates is about to launch the world's first fully integrated biometric track that will provide customers with a seamless and seamless travel experience via the Dubai International Airport terminal.

Using the latest biometric technology, Emirates passengers will be able to perform their travel and immigration procedures, enter the private terminal and board the aircraft using the latest biometric recognition technologies. and facial when traveling around the airport.

The latest biometric devices have been installed at Terminal 3 of Dubai Airport.

These devices are currently located on some travel procedure counters and at the Emirates terminal entrance in Hall B and at a number of boarding gates.

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The pilot operation of Intelligent Tunnel, a project launched by the Directorate General of Residence and Foreign Affairs in Dubai in cooperation with Emirates Airline, began on 10 October.

The first passport control system in the world relies on the simple passage of passengers in a tunnel, where their identity and authenticity are confirmed by the immigration authorities without human intervention or need to stamp their passport.

At the end of the pilot operation, Emirates will soon start testing the adoption of biometric indicators at other key points of the airport airport , at points of access for private travel and travel, as well as at boarding gates.

And then on the transit counters / doors and maintain the car with driver. All biometric data will be stored at the Directorate General of Residence and Foreign Affairs in Dubai. Customers wishing to participate in the testing will be required to accept management requirements and guidelines.

Adel Al Redha, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Emirates Airline, said: "Under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, General Manager of Emirates Airline and Group, Emirates is still working hard use the latest innovations to improve and facilitate daily operations.

After extensive research and evaluation of many new technologies and methods to improve the travel experience of our clients, we are now satisfied with our initial preparations and ready to launch direct experiments on the first fully integrated biometric track. world in Terminal 3 for our flights to Dubai Airport.

"These important initiatives result from close cooperation with all parties, including the Residence and Foreign Affairs Branch in Dubai, which played a key role in the program to uncover the biometric pathway.

The recent launch of the Intelligent Tunnel Experiment by the Department is a major achievement that clearly reflects the unique and collaborative nature of the latest innovations at Dubai Airport.

All systems will be connected to each other, which will enable us to provide better service and a happier journey to our customers both in the future and in the future.

This largely corresponds to Emirates' promise of "permanent excellence".

We will soon invite clients to participate in the experiments on the biometric track and to receive their comments and suggestions.

Major-General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of Residence and Foreign Affairs Branch in Dubai, said: "We are pleased to launch new initiatives in Terminal 3 in cooperation with Emirates Airlines and the stakeholders of airport, innovation and public services.

"Smart tunnel testing is proceeding smoothly and we are now preparing to deploy biometric systems in other areas of Building 3, which will ultimately improve the experience of airport and airport passengers. the efficiency of our operations, "he said.

The biometric track will help enhance the experience of Emirates customers and to move seamlessly in Dubai International Airport with a minimal need to check documents and waiting lines.

Direct passenger tracking will enhance the carrier's safety and ability to provide better and more personalized services, including allowing Emirates employees at the airport to locate and assist late customers who may be missing flight.

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