- Biometric-enabled equipment will allow T6
passengers to check their bags in less than 30 seconds, providing a
superior check-in experience
NEW
YORK and ORLANDO,
Fla., Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- JFK
Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected by the Port
Authority of New York &
New Jersey (PANYNJ) to build and
operate the new $4.2 billion Terminal
6 (T6) at John F. Kennedy
International Airport -- part of the PANYNJ's broader $19 billion redevelopment of JFK airport, and
Materna IPS, a leading supplier of automated passenger handling
solutions for airlines and airports worldwide, today announced that
Materna IPS will provide its state-of-the-art hybrid self-service
bag drop (SSBD) equipment for the new Terminal 6, representing one
of the largest and most extensive self-bag drop installations in
the United States and for Materna
IPS in the Americas.
Materna's new Flex.Go hybrid bag drop system will make its JFK
debut at the new Terminal 6 when it opens to passengers in 2026. It
is also currently in use at the five largest U.S. airports and in
numerous airports overseas. Terminal 6 will deploy the new Materna
system throughout its check-in area as a replacement for
traditional check-in positions. The biometric-enabled equipment
will allow airline passengers1 to verify their
identification2 , drop their bags on the belt and go in
less than 30 seconds. For passengers needing additional assistance,
or airlines who are not yet biometric-ready in the United States, airline staff can also
operate the Materna systems – making their hybrid capability
ideal.
"The Materna system perfectly aligns with our goal to create a
state-of-the-art terminal that is digital first -- while also
offering our guests choice," said Steve
Thody, CEO, JFK Millennium Partners. "While some guests may
prefer to utilize the self-service bag drop option, with its
multiple languages and overall ease of use – others may still want
support from an agent. The ability to offer our guests both options
in an elevated check-in experience is what we're most excited
about," Thody added.
Gary McDonald, President, Materna
IPS Americas said, "We are delighted to be partnering with JFK
Millennium Partners and the Port Authority of New York & New
Jersey at such an exciting time in the airport's history to
bring the best in innovation to their passengers, airline partners,
and agents. Materna IPS is already known throughout the
international aviation community, and we have delivered multiple
notable projects throughout the U.S. To be awarded this contract at
JFK Terminal 6 is the icing on the cake. We are so excited for
JFK's future and look forward to celebrating new milestones with
this legendary airport."
About Materna IPS
One of the most renowned suppliers for airports and airlines
around the world, Materna IPS (Intelligent Passenger Solutions)
delivers solutions for automated passenger handling at airports.
The company's range of services includes hardware and software
implementations as well as service and maintenance. Its
international offices in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and India enable Materna IPS to provide its
customers with individual support and to respond quickly and
professionally to market requirements.
About JFK Millennium Partners
Terminal 6 is an award-winning public-private partnership
between the Port Authority of New
York and New Jersey and JFK
Millennium Partners – a consortium that includes Vantage Group, an
industry leading investor, developer and manager of award-winning
global airport projects, including LaGuardia Airport's Terminal B;
American Triple I, a certified minority-owned investor, owner,
developer and manager of infrastructure assets; RXR, an innovative
New York real estate investor and
developer; and JetBlue Airways, New
York's hometown airline. When complete, Terminal 6 will
connect seamlessly with Terminal 5 to create an anchor terminal on
JFK International Airport's north side. For more information, visit
anewjfk.com/jmp-terminal6/.
1 Depending on the airline; not every airline is
currently equipped to offer biometric services.
2 Driver's license or passport
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