Germany To Implement Digital Airport Check-In
New regulations regarding chips stored in passports and identity cards aim to simplify airport procedures. Travelers may soon use digital IDs for check-in and baggage drop-off at self-service counters. For domestic and Schengen area flights, presenting physical IDs will generally no longer be required. The changes are intended to facilitate faster identity checks for long-haul flights outside the Schengen area. Airlines and airports will need to invest significantly in new technology to enable a fully digital process from check-in to boarding within a few years. German Federal Minister Schneider announced that air travelers in Germany will be able to use completely digital check-in processes starting this summer. Passengers will be required to present only their mobile phones during airport boarding and check-in procedures. The announcement followed a cabinet meeting today.
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Inforadio RBB
“Die Neuregelung macht also eher den Weg frei dafür, dass die Ausweiskontrolle auch beim Fliegen außerhalb des Schengenraums schneller und einfacher wird, also zum Beispiel bei Langstreckenflügen.”
Inforadio RBB
“ganze Prozess am Flughafen vom Check-in bis zum Boarding komplett digital ist.”
hr-iNFO
“Flugreisende in Deutschland sollen ab Sommer komplett digital einschicken können. Das hat Bundesverkehrsminister Schneider nach der Kabinettssitzung heute mitgeteilt. Passagiere sollen dann bei der Abfertigung am Flughafen nur noch ihr Handy vorzeigen.”
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