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<\/a><\/p>\nDigital fingerprinting, retinal scans, and e-passports are some of the ways biometrics are streamlining processes already in use at airports and making security, immigration and customs checks more efficient. In the not-so-distant future, travelers can expect to see biometric boarding passes, bag drops and more for potentially seamless movement through airports with minimal if any stops or checks along the way.<\/p>\n
Ready for your next vacation? Check out these deals on round trip flights<\/a> that can help you save!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Definitely, a tech buzzword du jour<\/em> but not one everybody actually understands, blockchain promises to make airport experiences much speedier and far safer than ever before. Essentially a blockchain is a robust, tamperproof and easily shared database of transactions and agreements. Such technology could greatly enhance biometrics and security screenings without infringing upon people\u2019s privacy.<\/p>\n Imagine if your suitcase could \u201ctalk\u201d to your airline, your taxi or the bellhop at your hotel. Advancing use of the Internet of Things<\/a>, “the connection of devices (other than typical fare such as computers and smartphones) to the Internet. Cars, kitchen appliances, and even heart monitors can all be connected through the IoT.\u201d, the travel industry should make such interactions between objects more and more the norm to such extents that time at airports queued up and waiting should be minimized.<\/p>\n From checking you in to handling your baggage, robots are set to become an increasingly common sight and regularly relied upon technology at airports. Glasgow Airport<\/a>, EVA Air, KLM and more have begun trialing robots in a variety of ways including cleaning, transportation, and customer service.<\/p>\n Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies may chance check-in and security measures at airports and maybe even make time in a terminal a lot more fun. When engaging with a passenger in transit, airline reps and security officials might be able to see that person\u2019s flight details along with other related details with use of special devices and eyewear. For folks waiting at an airport to board, their downtime might be spent watching an augmented movie via VR headset, which could also come in handy helping them get to their gate swiftly. VR and AR could revolutionize entertainment and services once onboard the plane as well \u2013 and may even reduce the need to travel at all in some cases.<\/p>\n You may also like:\u00a0How You Can Deal with (& Even Make the Most of) Airport Delays<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nBlockchain<\/h2>\n
Internet of Things<\/h2>\n
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Wearable Technology<\/h2>\n