IDEAS: Emirates Launches World’s First Robot Check-In Assistant, Sara
Key Points
- Emirates launched a new check-in center in Dubai featuring Sara, a robotic assistant for check-in and luggage drop.
- The center, located at ICD Brookfield Place, offers self-service kiosks, face matching, and passport scanning.
- Passengers with valid boarding passes gain complimentary access to lifestyle facilities like restaurants and gyms.
Summary
Emirates has introduced a new City Check-in and Travel Store in Dubai, featuring Sara, a robotic check-in assistant that helps passengers with booking, check-in, and luggage drop. Located at ICD Brookfield Place, the center enhances customer experience through self-service kiosks and advanced technology like face matching and passport scanning. Passengers with valid boarding passes can also enjoy free access to restaurants, gyms, and luxury stores at the venue.
Emirates has launched its City Check-in and Travel Store in Dubai's financial district, featuring Sara, a portable robotic check-in assistant designed to assist customers when booking their travels, checking-in for flights and dropping off their luggage.
Situated at ICD Brookfield Place, the remote check-in centre will enable customers to enhance their experience by utilizing self check-in kiosks, dedicated desks with Emirates agents, or with the assitance of Sara - who has the ability to match faces with scanned passports, check passengers in, and guide them to the luggage drop area.
“Emirates City Check In is our latest addition to the Emirates travel experience, showing our commitment to providing customers with an array of check-in options," said Adel al Redha, Emirates' chief operating officer.
“We are pleased to collaborate with ICD Brookfield on this project and look forward to providing our customers with more technology-focused solutions in the future.”
Emirates passengers holding valid boarding passes will also enjoy complimentary access to selected lifestyle facilities within the venue, including various restaurants, gyms, and luxury stores on site.
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