IDEAS: Frankfurt Airport Expands Biometric Systems for a Contactless Experience

October 31st, 2023 at 4:30 PM EDT

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Frankfurt Airport is set to expand its suite of biometric touchpoints to passengers of all airlines within the facility.

Credit: Fraport

The technology - SITA’s Smart Path biometric solution, powered by NEC - is already available for Lufthansa and Star Alliance Airlines passenger

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