SWISS to trial passenger count using artificial intelligence
SWISS is to trial the use of artificial intelligence to conduct its passenger count during boarding on selected flights between April and June. The new approach should both enhance security and ease the workload of its cabin personnel. SWlSS will place a top emphasis on data security and data protection in the new procedure and will ensure its full compliance with Europe’s and Switzerland’s strict data protection laws throughout the trial process. swiss ai
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) plans a three-month trial with an external partner to use artificial intelligence (AI) to conduct its passenger count during the flight boarding process. The digitalization of the passenger count procedure is intended to enhance security and simultaneously ease the workload of the airline’s cabin personnel. To this end, on selected SWISS flights from Zurich between April and June, a camera will be temporarily installed in the cabin for the boarding process, to record passengers as they embark and determine their total numbers.
The recordings will be used solely to train the AI application in the boarding process. It must, for instance, be able to distinguish whether a passenger is carrying an infant in their arms and must also function faultlessly even in challenging lighting conditions. Results will be constantly analyzed throughout the trial phase to steadily improve the AI’s reliability. In view of the new approach’s trial nature, the cabin crew will also conduct a parallel passenger count using the established manual procedure on the flights concerned.
Data security and data protection assured swiss ai
SWISS attaches the highest importance to data security and data protection. All the recordings made will be processed in full compliance with the strict European (GDPR) and Swiss (FADP) data protection provisions, and will then be deleted. The data recorded will be used solely for passenger count purposes. No one will be identified by them. In addition, only visual images will be recorded, and only in the aircraft door area. No further recordings (such as audio) will be performed.
Passengers on the flights concerned will be informed of the trial before they embark. After the trial is concluded, SWISS will analyze the results and then decide on the further course of action as well as on a possible introduction.
The Bottom Line
In conclusion, the airline industry is quickly realizing the benefits of investing in artificial intelligence technology. By harnessing the power of AI to analyze vast amounts of data, airlines can optimize their operations, improve efficiency, and prevent potential crises. As Warren Barkley, senior director of product management at Google, notes, AI has the ability to make predictions based on data points that were previously unconsidered. By incorporating this technology into their operations, airlines can better understand factors such as weather conditions and passenger behavior, leading to more informed decision-making and a better overall customer experience. In short, embracing A.I. is not just a smart move for airlines; it’s essential for their success in the modern age of travel.
