Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport Roll Out Fast Pass Across 700+ Biometric Checkpoints

(NEWS) DOHA, Qatar, 2026-Jul-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports around the world are accelerating the adoption of biometric technology as they seek to reduce processing times, improve passenger flow and create more seamless travel experiences. Hamad International Airport (HIA) and Qatar Airways have launched Fast Pass, a biometric passenger processing service that enables travellers… Read the full news article

Digital Baggage Systems Help Airlines Reduce Mishandling as Passenger Numbers Reach Record Highs

(NEWS) GENEVA, Switzerland, 2026-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Baggage handling is becoming a major test of airport digitalisation, with airlines and airports under pressure to move more passengers through existing infrastructure while reducing costly service failures. SITA’s 2026 Baggage IT Insights report shows that mishandled baggage rates fell by 23% in 2025, dropping below… Read the full news article