The average processing time per passenger is twice as fast as fingerprint scanning – not subject to passenger error. The new system, which comprises 105 smart gates, delivers the following benefits:Īlmost half of the travelers have passports compatible with facial biometrics.įacial recognition requires virtually no effort from the subject. In 2017, the airport authorities decided to upgrade PARAFE with facial recognition systems provided by Gemalto. And there was often confusion among users. However, only 4% of people could use it, as access to fingerprint biometrics was protected within the passports chip. In 2009, the airports’ owner – the ADP Group – introduced PARAFE fingerprint recognition technology to speed up the process. We are reaching new heights in airport boarding.Įvery year, more than 100 million passengers pass through Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly airports. Discover 11 use cases for facial recognition.