Athens airport, pioneer in the implementation of biometric technology

El aeropuerto más grande de Grecia ha instalado la solución Sita Smart Path, que permite a los viajeros identificarse, sin tener que mostrar su tarjeta de embarque, solo utilizando sus datos biométricos faciales.

He Aeropuerto de Atenas se ha convertido en el primer aeropuerto de Europa en instalar Sita Smart Path, una solución que permite que los pasajeros puedan usar sus datos biométricos faciales para identificarse en los pasos clave del viaje sin tener que mostrar su pasaporte o tarjeta de embarque.

A la hora de registrarse, los pasajeros que utilizan el servicio de prueba, escanean su pasaporte y se hacen una foto. Tras esto pueden se les verifica como viajeros conocidos y pueden transitar sin tener que mostrar la tarjeta de embarque.

Passengers really appreciate the ease of use of Smart Path. It has reduced passenger check-in and identity verification time to just a few seconds. A solution that addresses a key challenge for us by ensuring a steady flow of passengers to the security area. This is a service we would like to expand at the airport”, comments Alexandros Ziomas, Interim Director of the IT Business Unit&T at Athens International Airport.

A key benefit of Smart Path is that its technology integrates with check-in kiosks and boarding gates, making it cost-effective and available for multiple airlines.

Smart Path can also be adapted to the specific requirements of other airports or airlines, allowing Athens Airport to offer this service to third parties, including Aegean's Star Alliance partners.

Athens International Airport is the latest airport to use Sita's Smart Path solution, joining those of Brisbane, Doha, Muscat, Orlando, Miami and Boston.