Coronavirus: Etihad trials touchless technology at check-in – The National

Coronavirus: Etihad trials touchless technology at check-in – The National

System installed at Abu Dhabi airport can help screen passengers for Covid-19 before they fly























July 11, 2020



July 11, 2020













Etihad Airways is trialling touchless technology to help screen passengers at Abu Dhabi International Airport for Covid-19.



The self-service check-in system, called 'Fit to Fly', is designed by Australian company Elenium Automation. The technology can scan a passenger's respiratory system, heart rate and temperature. The application uses thermal imagery, motion sensors and voice recognition.





"From an Etihad perspective, we would always encourage our guests to check-in through our web and through our app. Once you have done that, when you come to the airport, all you need to do is the 'Fit to Fly' and after that just drop your bags. The whole journey will be touchless,“ said Attila Sagi, Technical Adviser for Hub and Midfield Operations at Etihad Airways.



"With the 'Fit to Fly' application, you just need to stand in front of the system and remove your mask. It will scan your health details in seconds. It is our first line of assessment,“ he added.



"The application will then ask