DXB launches smart travel scheme for passengers

Dubai International Airport (DXB) has launched a new advanced smart scheme enabling travellers to use their smartphones instead of their passport or express gate cards at the airport.

Dubbed ‘Emirates Smart Wallet’, the system is meant to further streamline travel movement across DXB, and is considered the first of its kind in the world, according to state news agency, WAM.

The programme was launched at the airport’s departure terminal by Dubai deputy chief of police and public security, lieutenant general Dhahi Khalfan Tamim and Dubai naturalisation and residency department, head, Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri.

Launched in its first phase, the system, will incorporate traveller personal data, such as Emirates ID and passport information as well as the e-gate card data.

The report said it is a stepping stone for a large-scale project to reduce travel clearing procedures to the minimum.