Manama, November 10 (BNA): Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and governing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), and SITA, the leading provider of information technology to the air transport industry, have signed an agreement to introduce new biometric technology. At Bahrain International Airport, which will allow passengers to use their faces as boarding passes. The technology will not only make passenger handling faster and more efficient, but it will also add an extra level of security.
The agreement was signed by Bahrain International Airport Company CEO Mohammed Yousef Al-Binfalah with SITA Vice President of Sales Roger Nacouzi on the second day of the Bahrain International Airshow 2022. It was attended by the Vice President of Bahrain Information, Communications and Technology Mahmoud Al-Siddiqi and other officials from the two companies.
Mohammed Al-Binfalah, CEO of Bahrain International Airport Company, said: “Bahrain International Airport is the most technologically advanced, efficient and sustainable boutique airport in the Middle East. The latest ICT systems and infrastructure are designed to enhance efficiency, improve security and meet the growing expectations of an even more passenger experience. Seamless at the airport. Introducing this new vital solution will enhance the passenger experience, allowing passengers to pass through checkpoints faster and with less staff involvement, while ensuring that every passenger who boards the plane is who they say there is no room for human error.”
Hani Al-Asaad, President of SITA Middle East and Africa, said: “We are excited to once again collaborate with BIA by implementing the industry-leading SITA Smart Path biometric solution, a full-flight identity management solution where the passenger’s face becomes their boarding pass. Once biometrics registered There will be no need to show your passport, boarding pass or touch the device again.From easy check-in at the kiosk to gate access and boarding, the solution will be integrated into existing BIA systems, enabling them to handle more passengers more efficiently More efficient. It also allows for more effective use of airport properties, improves social distancing among passengers, and provides greater operational efficiency and visibility for stakeholders at Bahrain International Airport.”
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