EIGHT minutes from roadside to airside? It’s entirely possible, according to Samuel S. David, Philippines Country Manager for the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the organization of the world’s airlines representing over 80 percent of global air traffic.
It’s entirely possible, according to Samuel S. David, Philippines Country Manager for the International Air Transport Association , the organization of the world’s airlines representing over 80 percent of global air traffic. At the recent Philippine Tourism and Hotel Investment Summit 2024, he said, the organization is looking at digitalization as one of its priorities for 2024, with the implementation of a “contact-less” initiative it dubs “One ID.
Even after the baggage drop counter and X-ray machine area, where handbags, laptops, mobile phones, and the passenger himself will be checked, it will be another long queue toward the Immigration counter to present the passport and visa. David describes these as “legacy standards” holding back airlines and airports. “But there’s technology already that can do away with much of that.
While NNIC has yet to peg down an exact timeline when passenger wait times can be significantly reduced, he said, “We are confident that, with the right partnerships, systems, and infrastructure in place, we will be able to create a more efficient and seamless experience for all travelers passing through NAIA.”
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