Two European airports are now fitted with Vancouver International Airport’s technology as 74 Borderexpress kiosks were installed in Cyprus’ Pafos and Larnaka airports.
“As the demand for air travel continues to increase, airports around the world must embrace and implement innovative technologies to solve critical passenger processing challenges,” said Craig Richmond, president and CEO of the Vancouver Airport Authority in a press release.
“Borderexpress kiosks will increase efficiencies and improve the overall passenger experience at Pafos and Larnaka airports while enhancing safety and security within the European Union.”
YVR’s kiosks are self-serve and use biometrics to speed up the border clearance process without compromising security. Travelers select their language, scan travel documents and answer a few questions. A photo is taken of the passenger’s face to match it to their passport.
The technology was developed by Innovative Travel Solutions, an independent business within YVR.
“We are dedicated to establishing Pafos and Larnaka as industry leading airports, and our commitment to prioritizing both safety and passenger experience is paramount to this, especially as we seek to increase passenger traffic,” says Eleni Kaloyirou, CEO at Hermes Airports in a press release.
“Following the success of a pilot project to test the efficiency of Borderexpress for exit control at Pafos airport, we’re delighted to build on our partnership with YVR’s Innovative Travel Solutions with the implementation of 74 kiosks at Larnaka and Pafos airports.”
