By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Travel Radar - Aviation NewsTravel Radar - Aviation News
  • Breaking News
  • Aviation
    • Aircraft
    • Airlines
    • Airshow & Events
    • Careers
    • Manufacturing
  • Travel
    • Airports
    • Points & Loyalty
    • Technology
    • Trip Reviews
  • Newsletters
Reading: Korea Air Launches Biometric Self-Boarding
Share
Sign In
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Font ResizerAa
Travel Radar - Aviation NewsTravel Radar - Aviation News
  • Breaking News
  • Aviation
    • Aircraft
    • Airlines
    • Airshow & Events
    • Careers
    • Manufacturing
  • Travel
    • Airports
    • Points & Loyalty
    • Technology
    • Trip Reviews
  • Newsletters
Signin Sign In
Follow US
Copyright © Travel Radar Media Ltd. 2025 | All Rights Reserved
Travel Radar - Aviation News > News > Korea Air Launches Biometric Self-Boarding

Korea Air Launches Biometric Self-Boarding

Daniela Silva
Last updated: 22 September 2022 15:27
By Daniela Silva
2 Min Read
Share
SHARE

South Korea’s Gimpo Airport has today announced that it has installed biometric self-boarding services for domestic flights with flag-carrier Korean Air.

Korea Biometric Identity Security

What benefit does this have to passengers?

To pass through Korean Air’s domestic boarding gates, passengers just need to scan their palm without presenting an actual boarding pass, due to the use of the biometric solution. This works by scanning the passengers palm vein, enabling the airline to immediately verify the passengers I.D. and boarding pass without the hassle of handling paper documents or phone passes.

Pre-registered palm vein information is how the palm scanning device works, with everyone having unique vein information. This was introduced as a way to strengthen the identity security and increase airport efficiency, therefore reducing flight boarding times.

This service is available to all Korean citizens over the age of seven. Self- registration desks have also been installed for passengers to register their palm vein information, which can be done by registering with an ID card.

Korean Air has partnered with Korea Airports Corporation from August 2021, and together, they’ve cooperated on the system buildup and testing required to launch the biometric self-boarding service. If the rollout is successful, the airline plans to expand the service to all depatture gates serving domestic routes at Gimpo Airport by the end of 2022 – with further expansion to Busan Gimhae Airport in August 2022.

Departure Gate

OneID – The Technology Behind the System

The airline is also introducing biometric information-based technologies, the core of IATA’s One ID initiative; One ID is an integrated identification initiative using passengers’ biometric information to achieve interoperable system coordination between airports, airlines and governments around the world. OneID’s facial recognition services are already provided and operated by overseas airports authorities in Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York and Singapore.

You Might Also Like

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH387 Aborted Takeoff Due To Burst Tyres
Family of five including three children killed in fatal helicopter crash in New York’s Hudson River
Features of First Class, Business Class, and Economy Class
From Crisis to Prosperity – Behind the Scenes of the 16th Aviation Management Conference
The Boeing 737 MAX is once again in the spotlight
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link
What’s your thoughts?
Love0
Sad0
Happy0
Angry0
Daniela Silva
ByDaniela Silva
Photojournalist - Daniela is a talented photographer and avid traveller with experience across Europe. She contributes photos and stories to Travel Radar on the latest industry technological advancements.
Previous Article Malpensa Airport. @ Marco Macca / Travel Radar How does the Flight Booking System work?
Next Article Emirates A380 at Glasgow Airport A380 Set to Return to Scotland
Subscribe
Login
Notify of
guest

guest

0 Comments
Oldest
Newest Upvoted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

Stay Connected

FacebookLike
TwitterFollow
InstagramFollow
YoutubeSubscribe

Trending News

Junkers Ju52 on its way to Lufthansa Group Conference and Visitor centre © Lufthansa
Historic Lufthansa Junkers 52 Aircraft to be Displayed in Frankfurt
Aircraft Airline Economics Aviation
Safran launches new aircraft engine assembly line in Morocco for Airbus aircraft
Safran Group to Build New Airbus Engine Assembly Line in Morocco
Aircraft Aviation Manufacturing
Emirates premium economy to Bangkok on newly refurbished A380 has been announced by the airline, reaffirming their latest transformation with cabins across all flights.
Emirates Premium Economy to Bangkok With Retrofitted A380
Aircraft Airlines Airports Aviation
British Airways announce their recent launch of a new lounge design partnered with global architecture and design firm Gensler which will feature in brand-new opening of new locations; Dubai and Miami following a £7 billion transformation.
British Airways Launches New Lounge Design and Two New Locations
Airlines Airports Aviation
American Airlines introduce the Airbus A321XLR to transatlantic routes in recent transformation of aircraft fleet.
American Airline Introduce Airbus XLR For Transatlantic Travel
Aircraft Airlines Aviation
//

Travel Radar is the leading digital hub for all things aviation and air-travel. Discover our latest aviation news, aviation data, insight and analysis.

Discover

  • Latest News
  • Subscribe
  • Weekly Digest
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Advertising
  • Media Coverage
  • Press & Events
  • Join Our Team
  • Our Brands

Signup to our Newsletter!

And get the latest aviation news via our weekly news digest!

© Travel Radar Media Ltd. 2015-2025 | ISSN #2635-0696 | Trademark #UK00003579704
wpDiscuz
adbanner
Welcome to the TR Community!

Sign in to your account

Not a member? Sign Up