This week, the ID Talk podcast welcomed Rob Sutton, HID’s Director of Solution Enablement for Aviation and Travel, who shed new light on the challenges and opportunities facing the air travel sector with respect to digital transformation. With a career spanning nearly three decades in aviation, Sutton brought a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to the discussion.
The conversation delved into the growing role of biometric technology in aviation. Sutton highlighted its increasing adoption worldwide, noting the efficiency gains it delivers for passengers. “Facial biometrics greatly increase the efficiency of getting through an airport,” he said. “Just yesterday, I was through immigration in less than two minutes using facial recognition in Washington, D.C.”
For all of Rob Sutton’s insights and some entertaining asides about the quirks of the air travel industry, listen to the full episode of the ID Talk podcast, either through the media player below, or wherever you get your podcasts:
The ID Talk Podcast | HID’s Rob Sutton on How Identity Technology Is Transforming Air Travel