Biometric Technologies: Application Possibilities At Airport for Passenger Processing

Abstract

This research focuses on the application of biometric technologies at the airport for passenger processing. In this study, analysis of the current technological processes at Pulkovo Airport is undertaken and methodologies are proposed to improve the current processes. Various factors are listed which can be eliminated by the introduction of biometric technologies at defined stages of passenger processing including entrance screening, check-in of passenger and baggage, customs, borders, and immigration inspections, pre-flight security inspections and boarding. Further, conclusions are drawn based on the analysis of the current process and processes after the introduction of biometric technologies.