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Bahrain News Gazette
05-05-2025
- Business
- Bahrain News Gazette
Beyon Connect Participates in 2025 Arab Region Postal Leaders Forum in Qatar
Doha: Beyon Connect, a subsidiary of Beyon and a member of the Advisory Committee of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), announced its sponsorship and participation as a keynote speaker at the 2nd Arab Postal Leaders Forum 2025, held from April 29 – 30 in Qatar. According to Bahrain News Agency, the event was organized under the theme 'Accelerating Innovation in the Parcel Market to Achieve Gains in the Age of Electronic Technology' and was attended by representatives from the government sector and postal industry executives from across the Arab region. The forum featured a series of panel discussions, workshops, and presentations over two days. Christian Rasmussen, Chief Executive International Markets at Beyon Connect, delivered a key presentation highlighting the company's solutions, such as OneBox and OneID, which support the digital transformation of postal service systems. Rasmussen participated in a panel discussion titled 'Leveraging AI and Advanced Technology in Postal Operations'. The session focused on how artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies are influencing postal operations by improving efficiency and reducing costs. Rasmussen emphasized Beyon Connect's commitment to supporting the Arab Postal Leaders Forum and engaging in dialogue with sector leaders to advance innovation and digitalisation in postal services. He noted that the company provides secure, scalable digital solutions, such as OneBox and OneID, which are being adopted by institutions in Bahrain and abroad through public-private partnerships, contributing to digital development. Beyon Connect's involvement in this event reinforces its position as a partner in driving digital transformation across the postal services sector in the Middle East and North Africa.
Observer
08-04-2025
- Business
- Observer
IATA launches a directory for contactless travel solutions
Muscat: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released a directory to help airlines implement contactless travel solutions. Contactless travel uses interoperable biometric solutions to enable travelers to move through the travel process without relying on paper documentation such as passports or boarding passes. Parts of the travel process that could be made more efficient with contactless travel include bag drop, lounge access, security access, security screening, and boarding. Key features of the Contactless Travel Directory are a single reference point for airlines to determine the availability of biometric travel touchpoints across their network, the The traveler eligibility information by location, so airlines know which travelers (nationality, passport compatibility, and age) will be eligible for contactless services using biometric identification. How it works during a journey: Check-in Begins: The passenger starts check-in on their airline's app. After check-in, the airline's app queries the Contactless Travel Directory. Service Availability & Requirements: The Directory returns details on available Contactless Travel services along the passenger's itinerary, eligibility, required actions (e.g. sharing a boarding pass, passport information), and technical integration details. Passenger Notification: The airline app informs the passenger: "To use Contactless Travel, you must share your boarding pass and passport details." Consent & Data Sharing: The passenger provides consent, and the airline app facilitates secure data sharing across relevant systems. Seamless Travel: The passenger moves through contactless touchpoints effortlessly, without needing further action. 'The release of the Contactless Travel Directory will make it easier for airlines to expand biometric service opportunities for their customers. As travelers expect ever greater efficiency, biometric recognition technology is taking on a growing role in facilitating travel. This Directory, along with IATA's One ID initiative, aims to accelerate that transition with critical data and global standards,' said Nick Careen, IATA's Senior Vice President, Operations, Safety and Security. IATA's One ID initiative aims to streamline the passenger journey with advanced sharing of information and a contactless process at the airport based on biometric-enabled identification. By obtaining all necessary authorizations and demonstrating admissibility to travel before departure, passengers will be 'Ready to Fly' before they arrive at the airport. Travel experience can be further enhanced through digital identity technology, allowing passengers to move through airport touchpoints swiftly without showing physical documents. Digital services provider Airware, Idemia, and iPassport will be the first to demonstrate the use of the directory at the upcoming Passenger Terminal Expo, taking place in Madrid this week.
Zawya
07-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
IATA's directory simplifies airline access to biometrics
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its Contactless Travel Directory to help quickly scale and increase adoption of contactless travel solutions. The Directory will power a matchmaking service to help airlines identify and offer contactless travel at specific airports, including with their partner airlines. Contactless travel uses interoperable biometric solutions to enable travellers to move through the travel process without relying on paper documentation such as passports or boarding passes. Parts of the travel process that could be made more efficient with contactless travel include bag drop, lounge access, security access, security screening and boarding. Key features of the Contactless Travel Directory include: A single reference point for airlines to determine the availability of biometric travel touchpoints across their network. Traveller eligibility information by location, so airlines know which travellers (nationality, passport compatibility, and age) will be eligible for contactless services using biometric identification. Technical protocols airlines need to connect with other airline or airport biometric touchpoints. 'The release of the Contactless Travel Directory will make it easier for airlines to expand biometric service opportunities for their customers. As travelers expect ever greater efficiency, biometric recognition technology is taking on a growing role in facilitating travel. This Directory, along with IATA's One ID initiative, aims to accelerate that transition with critical data and global standards,' said Nick Careen, IATA's Senior Vice President, Operations, Safety and Security. Digital services provider Airware, together with identity management providers IDEMIA and iPassport, will be the first to demonstrate the use of the Directory. At this year's Passenger Terminal Expo, taking place in Madrid this week, delegates will be able to enrol during check in for fictitious flights between the UK and Spain using the WorldJet Airline App, then pass through the biometric touchpoints at both Airware's and IDEMIA's booths, as one would in a real airport. Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Trade Arabia
07-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
IATA's directory simplifies airline access to biometrics
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its Contactless Travel Directory to help quickly scale and increase adoption of contactless travel solutions. The Directory will power a matchmaking service to help airlines identify and offer contactless travel at specific airports, including with their partner airlines. Contactless travel uses interoperable biometric solutions to enable travellers to move through the travel process without relying on paper documentation such as passports or boarding passes. Parts of the travel process that could be made more efficient with contactless travel include bag drop, lounge access, security access, security screening and boarding. Key features of the Contactless Travel Directory include: A single reference point for airlines to determine the availability of biometric travel touchpoints across their network. Traveller eligibility information by location, so airlines know which travellers (nationality, passport compatibility, and age) will be eligible for contactless services using biometric identification. Technical protocols airlines need to connect with other airline or airport biometric touchpoints. 'The release of the Contactless Travel Directory will make it easier for airlines to expand biometric service opportunities for their customers. As travelers expect ever greater efficiency, biometric recognition technology is taking on a growing role in facilitating travel. This Directory, along with IATA's One ID initiative, aims to accelerate that transition with critical data and global standards,' said Nick Careen, IATA's Senior Vice President, Operations, Safety and Security. Digital services provider Airware, together with identity management providers IDEMIA and iPassport, will be the first to demonstrate the use of the Directory. At this year's Passenger Terminal Expo, taking place in Madrid this week, delegates will be able to enrol during check in for fictitious flights between the UK and Spain using the WorldJet Airline App, then pass through the biometric touchpoints at both Airware's and IDEMIA's booths, as one would in a real airport.
Zawya
07-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
IATA's Contactless Travel Directory eases airline access to biometric services
Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its Contactless Travel Directory to help quickly scale and increase adoption of contactless travel solutions. The Directory will power a matchmaking service to help airlines identify and offer contactless travel at specific airports, including with their partner airlines. Contactless travel uses interoperable biometric solutions to enable travelers to move through the travel process without relying on paper documentation such as passports or boarding passes. Parts of the travel process that could be made more efficient with contactless travel include bag drop, lounge access, security access, security screening and boarding. Key features of the Contactless Travel Directory include: A single reference point for airlines to determine the availability of biometric travel touchpoints across their network. Traveler eligibility information by location, so airlines know which travelers (nationality, passport compatibility, and age) will be eligible for contactless services using biometric identification. Technical protocols airlines need to connect with other airline or airport biometric touchpoints. 'The release of the Contactless Travel Directory will make it easier for airlines to expand biometric service opportunities for their customers. As travelers expect ever greater efficiency, biometric recognition technology is taking on a growing role in facilitating travel. This Directory, along with IATA's One ID initiative, aims to accelerate that transition with critical data and global standards,' said Nick Careen, IATA's Senior Vice President, Operations, Safety and Security. Digital services provider Airware, together with identity management providers IDEMIA and iPassport, will be the first to demonstrate the use of the Directory. At this year's Passenger Terminal Expo, taking place in Madrid this week, delegates will be able to enrol during check in for fictitious flights between the UK and Spain using the WorldJet Airline App, then pass through the biometric touchpoints at both Airware's and IDEMIA's booths, as one would in a real airport. -Ends- For more information, please contact: Corporate Communications Email: corpcomms@ About: IATA (International Air Transport Association) represents some 340 airlines comprising over 80% of global air traffic. You can follow us at follow us on X for announcements, policy positions, and other useful industry information. Fly Net Zero.
