 When trial participants arrive at the airport, Smart Bio-Pod cameras will verify their identity in under three seconds, allowing them to keep their passport safely in their pocket until they reach their destination. Unfortunately for those who have misplaced their passport participants are still required to carry their travel document when travelling and will be required to show it when they reach their destination airport. David Breeze, operations transformation manager for British Airways, said: 'Not only is this the first time that our customers have been able to register their biometric information at home, but it's the first time they can use it for British Airways' international flights. "This is a secure and efficient tool that makes for a smarter and smoother airport experience, which will reduce the time it takes us to board aircraft. 'The beauty of this technology is that it also frees our people up to look after){kind=link}
A new British Airways scheme running at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5 will see customers invited to scan their face, passport and boarding pass on their smartphone or tablet ahead of travel
Customers can head through London Heathrow onto a plane without showing their passports as part of a new scheme.
British Airways has become the first UK airline to trial the use of biometric technology for international flights, enabling customers taking part in the trial to travel through the airport âsmartly’ without having to show their passport.
Customers who sign up to take part in the airline’s trial from London Heathrow Terminal 5 will be invited to scan their face, passport and boarding pass on their smartphone or tablet ahead of travel.
BA says that this information will the be kept safe and secure.