Air New Zealand's Incredible New Technology Innovations

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    Tracking unaccompanied kids- An electronic tracking system will provide real-time information on where your child is when they're flying alone. Parents will be able to receive notifications about take off and landing and they'll know when their little cherub has been picked up at the other end. In a smart move, Junior gets to keep the wristband (and they get to choose the colour), giving the airline a long-term marketing boost in the playground. This technology will replace a paper trail system.
    1/5 Tracking unaccompanied kids- An electronic tracking system will provide real-time information on where your child is when they're flying alone. Parents will be able to receive notifications about take off and landing and they'll know when their little cherub has been picked up at the other end. In a smart move, Junior gets to keep the wristband (and they get to choose the colour), giving the airline a long-term marketing boost in the playground. This technology will replace a paper trail system.
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    Electronic bag tags- Rather than sticking one of those fiddly tags on their luggage, travellers could have a permanent tag secured to their bag. The tag will update electronically with the touch of a button on your app.
    2/5 Electronic bag tags- Rather than sticking one of those fiddly tags on their luggage, travellers could have a permanent tag secured to their bag. The tag will update electronically with the touch of a button on your app.
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    Biometric scanners for luggage dropoff- Self check-in machines have speeded up the business of international departures - they've reduced queues and found that floating staff are able to assist with passengers having difficulties. But there's still a queue at the bag drop area. Biometric scanning - similar to that used on the SmartGate systems at Customs and developed by the same company - will speed up the business of dropping off your bag. The machine scans your passport, checks that you are who you say you are and processes your bag.
    3/5 Biometric scanners for luggage dropoff- Self check-in machines have speeded up the business of international departures - they've reduced queues and found that floating staff are able to assist with passengers having difficulties. But there's still a queue at the bag drop area. Biometric scanning - similar to that used on the SmartGate systems at Customs and developed by the same company - will speed up the business of dropping off your bag. The machine scans your passport, checks that you are who you say you are and processes your bag.
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    Coffee on arrival- You've reached the airport, bustled your way through security and headed for the Koru Lounge. As soon as you walk in, your coffee is ready - made just the way you like it. No more queuing up for a flat white, no more waiting around wondering if the next latte up is yours. The app on your phone or smart watch will alert you when your coffee is ready.
    4/5 Coffee on arrival- You've reached the airport, bustled your way through security and headed for the Koru Lounge. As soon as you walk in, your coffee is ready - made just the way you like it. No more queuing up for a flat white, no more waiting around wondering if the next latte up is yours. The app on your phone or smart watch will alert you when your coffee is ready.
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    Electronic departure cards- It saves you one minute. Those unwieldy orange forms are destined for the recycling bin - and not a moment too soon. If you're using the airline's app, they already have most of the information needed for the forms. So click a couple more buttons and it's job done.
    5/5 Electronic departure cards- It saves you one minute. Those unwieldy orange forms are destined for the recycling bin - and not a moment too soon. If you're using the airline's app, they already have most of the information needed for the forms. So click a couple more buttons and it's job done.

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The airline has revealed some of the high-tech changes they’re hoping to introduce to ease the hassle of travel!

Source- NZ Herald