Samsung and Iberia agree to work on boarding passes with NFC
Although NFC (Near Field Communication) technology has been on the market for a couple of years thanks to smartphones of high-end, it seems that it is being now when its potential is beginning to be exploited. And not only to make payments via mobile phone Thus the technology company Samsung and the of aviation Iberia have signed amemory of intent to apply this technology throughout the user experience of travelers who choose the plane as their means of transportation, starting with the creation of a contactless boarding pass
Specifically, this agreement would focus on the application of the aforementioned technology throughout the different points and services offered by Iberia at airports. In this way, the user of a smartphone with integrated NFC technology could carry hisboarding passalways with me without having to print it and without any fear of running out no battery in the terminalAn issue that would significantly speed up several of the steps before boarding the plane and that could also be applied to other points and related services.
In this way, the user who purchases their ticket through the service on the Iberia website, will be able to download the boarding pass to your terminal, associating it with the SIM card to use it even when the terminal runs out of charge. With this, NFC technology allows the mobile to be brought closer to readers both when check in luggage Just like before boarding the plane, carrying all the information on the traveler and their ticket quickly and conveniently.Even more than current current optical code readers. A time saver that significantly improves the traveler experience.
And not only that. This technology could also be used in other Iberia services throughout the airport. With the user's information in the terminal, without the need for charging, and just by bringing it closer to NFC readers, it could also be used to give access to the VIP lounges or the Quick Service Points of the airline.
At the moment it is only an agreement of intent that has as its first phase the improvement of the user's flight experience All of this trying of significantly reducing waiting times and facilitating each step by simply holding the mobile in your hand and using the NFC technology even when the device has no battery.A relationship that could bear many good fruits for travelers who adopt terminals with support for this technology.
An agreement that marks the beginning of a most interesting relationship. Although we will still have to wait to enjoy the results, without a definitive date, or information about the application or tool with which these contactless boarding passesthat they would be working on. What is clear is the commitment of Samsung and Iberia for technology NFC to share information wirelessly, just by bringing one device closer to another.
