The latest news from Finnish authorities is that Finnair customers can now test their digital travel documents, known as Digital Travel Credentials (DTC), on an additional 19 routes at the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. This testing expansion allows for more passengers to experience the convenience and efficiency of digital travel documents.
Previously, citizens of Finland were only able to test digital travel documents on Finnair flights to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, and back. Now, as the testing period nears its end, passengers traveling to or from destinations such as Alanya, Changi, Dubai, and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport can also test their digital travel documents at Helsinki Airport.
Finland became the first country to test digital travel documents in August 2023, and citizens immediately had the opportunity to register for testing when flying with Finnair. The digital travel document, DTC, is essentially a digital version of a physical passport and has been praised for its reliability by the Finnish Border Guard.
The Finnish Border Guard emphasized that the digital travel document allows for faster airport procedures without compromising safety. The inspection process for digital travel documents has proven to be very fast, with an average inspection time of less than ten seconds.
Authorities in Finland are encouraging more people to participate in testing digital travel documents, as they see mutual benefits for both passengers and the authorities. The digital travel document being tested in Finland has been recognized for its innovation and facilitation of the travel process, earning praise as a groundbreaking invention in the category of “Apps and Software.”
Overall, this testing expansion in Finland demonstrates the country’s commitment to innovation and efficiency in the travel industry, and signals a promising shift towards digital travel documents as a convenient and reliable alternative to traditional passports. Travelers flying to or from Helsinki Airport can now take advantage of this opportunity to experience the future of travel documentation.
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