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Explainer | Why Hong Kong air passengers can expect speedier check-in, hassle-free security screening

  • The Post lists new Airport Authority measures to be introduced from Tuesday, covering check-in to boarding of flights

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A full body scanner, part of a smart security screening channel that will begin operations on July 2. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Departing travellers will experience smoother procedures at Hong Kong International Airport from next week when new smart measures are introduced for security screening.

From checking-in to boarding flights, the Post lists the measures the Airport Authority has adopted to create a more hassle-free process.

1. Checking-in

The airport’s Flight Token, a biometrics technology, allows departing passengers to scan their passports and complete check-in procedures at self-service kiosks in the departure hall.

This creates a biometric token containing information of passengers’ passport and boarding pass.

Passengers can then move to self bag drop counters, scan their faces through a camera to validate their identities against the token. Here, they can check-in their bags after printing and securing their luggage tags.

Travellers will only need to scan their faces again at the e-security gates and e-boarding gates. The will not need to show their travel documents and boarding passes again.

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