British Airways (our affiliate friends) have become the first UK airline to trial the use of biometric technology for international flights, enabling customers taking part in the trial to travel through the airport ‘smartly’ without having to show their passport.
Customers who sign up to take part in the airline’s trial from London Heathrow Terminal 5 will be invited to scan their face, passport and boarding pass on their smartphone or tablet ahead of travel, with this information being kept safe and secure.
When trial participants arrive at the airport, Smart Bio-Pod cameras verify their identity in under three seconds, allowing them to keep their passport safely in their pocket until they reach their destination.
Huzzah! What a great idea, and especially in these times of post-covid travel mayhem. May these trials go well and, also, may other airlines follow this sensible innovation.
And, it goes without saying that we heartily suggest that you choose British Airways when you fly. One thing that hasn’t changed is their mission to provide you with the absolute best travel experience.
