Air Canada has rolled out facial recognition technology at its gates in Canadian airports.
The incorporation of facial recognition technology for boarding domestic flights is regarded as a massive expansion of the airline's digital identification program.
According to Air Canada, the technology is designed to offer passengers a quicker and more streamlined boarding experience while adhering to Transport Canada’s biometric implementation guidelines.
As the first Canadian airline to implement facial recognition for domestic flights, Air Canada enables passengers to verify their identities within seconds at camera-equipped gates, removing the necessity for physical IDs or boarding passes.
Air Canada said its implementation of facial recognition for domestic flights complies with the International Air Transport Association's One ID initiative, which aims to create seamless passenger experiences through digital identity management.
Launched as a pilot project in February 2023, the digital ID option has been available at Air Canada’s Maple Leaf lounges in Toronto, Calgary and San Francisco, and the airline plans to unveil it at other Canadian airport gates...<<<Read More>>>...
