# Biometric Flight Check-Ins Spirit Airlines is Testing Biometric Check-Ins in a Chicago Airport By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-09-06 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biometric-checkins References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2020/09/03/spirit-airlines-starts-testing-biometric-check-ins/) & [spirit](https://www.spirit.com/) [Spirit Airlines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-fly-giveaway) recently announced that it will begin to offer biometric check-ins for passengers that the ticket lobby in O’Hare airport, which is located in Chicago. The biometric check-ins will make operations more efficient, as well as reduce human contact. Reducing human contact during travel will help to keep passengers safe and reduce the spread of [Covid-19](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holographic-consoles). Passengers can use the new biometric check-ins by showing their ID to a customer service agent. Following this, they can scan an ID using a biometric system, which compares the ID card with a photo taken by the machine. Ted Christie, the CEO and President of Spirit Airlines released a statement about the new check-in system, “We started looking at ways to improve the check-in experience in 2019 as part of our pledge to invest in the Guest.” Image Credit: Spirit Airlines ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Market](https://www.trendhunter.com/market) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Biometric Check-ins:** The ongoing pandemic makes biometric check-ins a practical solution to reduce human contact. - **Efficient Operations:** Biometric check-ins can streamline the check-in process, reducing wait times and improving customer experience. - **Safer Air Travel:** Biometric check-ins can reduce the spread of Covid-19 and other infectious diseases in airports. ### Who This Affects Most - **Aviation Industry:** Biometric check-ins can significantly improve the operation efficiency, security, and reputation of airlines. - **Technology Industry:** The technology behind biometric check-ins can be leveraged in security and identification systems, such as border control and surveillance. - **Travel Industry:** Implementing biometric check-ins can be a competitive advantage for hotels, resorts, and theme parks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Backed Airport Lanes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clear.md) - [Enhanced Traveler Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-fly-giveaway.md) - [Airline Highlight Advertisements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-airlines-more-fly.md) - [Airline Policy Revisions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-airlines-bans.md) - [Contactless Airport Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airport-shop.md) - [Smartphone Passport ID Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-digital-id.md) - [Facial Recognition Checkouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contactless-store.md) - [Biometric HR Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hr-face-check.md) - [Seamless Biometric Payment Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastercard-1.md)