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Frankfurt becomes the first European airport to implement full Biometric Systems
SITA and Fraport are collaborating to allow all airlines at Frankfurt Airport to use face biometrics as identification from check-in to boarding.
Frankfurt Airport is Europe’s first to provide biometric touchpoints to all airline passengers, allowing for simplified, frictionless movement throughout the airport.
Your face becomes your boarding pass when you use SITA’s Smart Path biometric technology powered by NEC. Passengers can safely register in advance on their mobile device using the Star Alliance biometric app, or at the check-in kiosk using their biometric passports. The entire registration process takes only a few seconds.
Once registered, travelers can bypass the facial recognition checkpoints without presenting any paper documentation. More than 12,000 travelers have already used the new technology for boarding pass control, boarding gates, and check-in.
According to vendor tests carried out by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Delight digital identity management platform has the highest accuracy of any facial recognition technology in the world. This implies that, even when travelling, passengers who have chosen to use the service can be swiftly and precisely identified.
Airlines
Air India Unveils New Changes to HALAL Meat in Inflight Meals
Air India has introduced significant changes to its inflight meal policy, particularly regarding halal-certified non-vegetarian meals, in response to the diverse dietary preferences of its passengers.
Effective from Sunday, November 10, the airline announced that it will no longer provide halal-certified non-vegetarian meals for Hindu and Sikh passengers. Instead, passengers can pre-book a Muslim Meal (MOML), which will still be halal-certified, ensuring that those who specifically request halal options can continue to receive them.
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The decision to adjust the meal offerings reflects Air India’s commitment to accommodating the various dietary needs of its diverse passenger base.
Under the new policy, the air india food menu will introduce non-halal non-vegetarian meal options, alongside its existing “Hindu Meal” that excludes beef and pork. This move is designed to cater to the dietary requirements of different faith groups while maintaining respect for their religious practices.
The announcement has been widely appreciated by many Hindu and Sikh passengers, who view the decision as a respectful gesture towards their cultural and religious traditions.
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By discontinuing halal-certified meals for Hindus and Sikhs, Air India is seen as addressing the growing demand for more inclusive meal options.
This shift is also seen as a stand against the so-called “halal mafia,” which some believe has influenced meal policies on airlines in India.
In a press release, air india plane further clarified the details of the new meal offerings. “MOML (Muslim Meal): Pre-booked meals labeled with a ‘MOML’ sticker are considered special meals (SPML),” the airline explained.
“A Halal Certificate will be provided only for the pre-booked MOML meal. All meals on flights to Saudi Arabia will remain halal-certified, with a Halal Certificate available for sectors to Jeddah, Dammam, Riyadh, and Medina, including Haj flights.”
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