44.7 F
Washington D.C.
Friday, March 29, 2024

Auckland Airport Launches Pre-security eGates

Auckland Airport is launching new automated pre-security gates for international travelers. From December 2, travelers will pass through 12 new eGates that will scan boarding passes and grant access to security areas. Developed in partnership with Vision-Box, the eGates mark the first phase of a new technology application that will improve traveler processing times at this point in the journey.

During peak periods, there can be up to 7,000 people processing through the international terminal every hour. Auckland Airport’s General Manager of Operations Anna Cassels-Brown says the new technology has led to a five-fold increase in the airport’s processing capacity, in comparison to the previous system involving two people manually checking boarding passes.

Cassels-Brown said the initiative is part of a broader technology transformation that could eventually include biometric authentication to enable seamless customer journeys from check-in to boarding the aircraft.

“Where possible we see automation as a key way to improve the airport system by being more accurate, reliable and faster. Over the next decade as we undertake our multi-billion-dollar infrastructure upgrade, we will be integrating smart technology throughout the customer journey in a way that makes traveller journeys better.

“The fundamental requirements of passenger processing are not going to change. We still need check-in, baggage drop, customs and security screening. But what technology can do is allow us to link the process together and streamline information in the background, helping to make the experience as seamless as possible.”

Phase two of Vision-Box’s Orchestra software will be rolled out in 2020. This second stage will integrate the pre-security gates with real-time flight information from the airport’s operations system Airport20/20; allow for multi-boarding pass processes which benefit families; provide real-time reports for airlines and ground handlers; and integrate with the airport’s access control system for staff ID validation.

Read more at Vision-Box

Auckland Airport Launches Pre-security eGates Homeland Security Today
Homeland Security Today
The Government Technology & Services Coalition's Homeland Security Today (HSToday) is the premier news and information resource for the homeland security community, dedicated to elevating the discussions and insights that can support a safe and secure nation. A non-profit magazine and media platform, HSToday provides readers with the whole story, placing facts and comments in context to inform debate and drive realistic solutions to some of the nation’s most vexing security challenges.
Homeland Security Today
Homeland Security Todayhttp://www.hstoday.us
The Government Technology & Services Coalition's Homeland Security Today (HSToday) is the premier news and information resource for the homeland security community, dedicated to elevating the discussions and insights that can support a safe and secure nation. A non-profit magazine and media platform, HSToday provides readers with the whole story, placing facts and comments in context to inform debate and drive realistic solutions to some of the nation’s most vexing security challenges.

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest Articles