Abu Dhabi: An agreement to deploy a new system to authenticate boarding passes has been signed by the Abu Dhabi Airports and air transport IT specialist (SITA).
Called Airport iValidate, the new service will enhance security, accelerate passenger processing and reduce waiting times for passengers by automatically verifying all types of boarding passes, including mobile boarding passes and home-printed passes. This service is the first of its kind to be launched in the Middle East.
To be active by June, the system will include four security lanes with automatic gates, four mobile/paper boarding pass scanners and four hand-held wireless boarding pass scanners.
Airport iValidate will be deployed first in the Terminal three economy class followed by the Terminal three business area. It will also be implemented in both economy and business classes in Terminal one.
Ahmad Al Haddabi, Chief Operations Officer at Abu Dhabi Airports, said: “Deploying such an advanced technology is a further demonstration of Abu Dhabi Airports’ determination to use the very best the market has to offer. Effectively managing the balance between continuous passenger flow and stringent security measures is a fundamental part of our operations, and the task is even more important in view of our continued growth. The new system will improve overall passenger experience giving travellers the opportunity to enjoy other services that the airport has to offer.”
Traveller Document Authentication System using SITA’s iValidate ensures passengers are at the correct terminal and security checkpoint, and enables them to present their barcode boarding passes either on paper or on their mobile phones. The data is automatically validated, checked for duplicates and cross-referenced against the airport Operational Database and the airline’s Departure Control System. The information is then displayed to the passenger on an intuitive graphical user interface in a matter of seconds.
