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Delta Airlines Pilots Facial-Recognition and Biometric-Based Bag Drop Technology

Paul Balo by Paul Balo
May 15, 2017
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Farewell to the frustratingly long check-in lines at the airport. American airline giant, Delta Airlines, has taken a pioneering step towards efficient passenger processing by introducing kiosks that utilize cutting-edge facial recognition technology. These self-service machines will enable passengers to easily tag their bags, pay any surplus luggage fees, and dispatch their baggage using an automated conveyor system.

This technological advancement marks a significant progression for the aviation industry, with Delta investing $600,000 into the pioneering initiative. “One machine will be equipped to test facial recognition technology to confirm customer identities by matching them with their passport photos, a first for U.S. carriers,” commented Gareth Joyce, Delta’s Senior Vice President – Airport Customer Service and Cargo. He further stated, “We expect this significant investment and innovative new process to save customers valuable time.”

Interestingly, the introduction of these biometric-based bag drop machines is predicted to reinvent airport customer service. Upon freeing up agents from luggage-duty, teams will have more time to provide proactive, tailored, and considerate service to travelers, creating an improved overall passenger experience.

It’s important to note that the facial recognition functionality applies to passengers with passports only. However, travelers without their passports can still avail the convenience of the self-service machines, with the aid of Delta staff to verify their identities. Delta plans to initiate tests on these innovative machines this summer at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

While Delta is not the first airline to allow passengers to self-check-in at the airport, it may be the first that allows completion of the process, end-to-end, with no human assistance required. In an era of heightened technological advancements, this is a monumental stride towards maximizing efficiency and passenger satisfaction.

Anticipating potential privacy concerns, Delta has assured that images captured via the facial recognition technology will not be stored, complying with privacy regulations. This further solidifies Delta’s commitment to customer service and data security.

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Paul Balo

Paul Balo is the founder of TechBooky and a highly skilled wireless communications professional with a strong background in cloud computing, offering extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing wireless communication systems.

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