Perth Airport is preparing for biometric-based passenger processing as passenger numbers rise.

The airport will install an additional 95 self-service check-in kiosks at Terminal 1 and convert a number of traditional check-in counters to 38 automated bag drops in a project with travel technology company Amadeus.

The self-service kiosks will feature biometric functionalities, designed to allow a smooth and contactless passenger experience from check-in to boarding.

Biometrics have the potential to reduce queues and processing times at airports, improving passenger flow at a time when passenger numbers continue to grow.

The airport said travellers with selected airlines would be able to check-in and opt for biometrics at self-service kiosks, after which a facial scan would be required to

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