Australian airline Qantas recently implemented Next Generation Check-in at the nation’s largest airport using contactless card technology. The new procedure saves card holders’ time and reduces line lengths for all who fly with Qantas.

Initiated in Perth, the system is also now running smoothly at Sydney Airport. Qantas frequent fliers can check in for domestic flights with “Q cards”, which serve as both boarding pass and identification. Using smart chip technology, Q cards are simply waived in front of a reader located at terminal entrances and again at departure gates. Readers confirm the check-in with an audible beep and also send a text message to travelers’ cell phones.
Qantas cutting-edge Q cards are another example of contactless technology improving efficiency and convenience around the world.