AMMAN —
Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA), in collaboration with
Royal Jordanian Airlines (RJ) and pioneering travel technology company Amadeus,
will begin trial testing Amadeus Biometric Solutions on select RJ flights to
Istanbul, Airport International Group (AIG) announced on Wednesday, according
to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.
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The advanced biometric technology
was built for airports by airport specialists and involves a facial recognition
service installed on select QAIA self-check-in kiosks and at boarding gates, according
to an AIG statement.
By testing the Amadeus technology,
both QAIA and
RJ aim to improve the passenger experience, raise passenger-handling
capacity, boost automation, improve overall airport operations and, given the
ongoing pandemic, offer passengers partaking in this trial test peace of mind
as they enjoy a touch-free airport journey, the AIG noted.
"With airports worldwide shifting toward such transformational
technologies, we welcome the initiative of Amadeus to pilot biometric solutions
on select RJ flights, at QAIA.
As the operator of QAIA, we are keen
to assess the conditions for future deployment of such technologies at Jordan’s
prime gateway to the world and remain up to speed on future travel
requirements, so we can present to passengers a faster and more streamlined
contactless journey," said AIG CEO,
Nicolas Claude.
RJ Vice Chairman and CEO
Samer Majali said: "We are thrilled to try Amadeus’ biometric check-in solution
that improves customer service, makes the flying experience more hassle free
and ensures safer travel during the current pandemic."
"Our endeavor to make
travelers’ airport experience as smooth and as safe as possible is made
possible by our longstanding partnership with AIG. It is with pride that we
carry out our role of national carrier of Jordan, and connect it with the rest
of the world," Majali pointed out.
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