Airport Authority Hong Kong announced the Flight Token, a self-service biometric identification system that enables passengers to enjoy a hassle-free departure journey, begins full implementation on Tuesday.

With Flight Token, passengers can pass through various departure checkpoints – from check-in and bag drop to security checks and boarding – by simply showing their faces and without presenting their travel documents and boarding passes.

Departing passengers can create a Flight Token that contains their travel document and boarding pass information after completing check-in procedures at Smart Check-in Kiosks.

After collecting the boarding pass and luggage tag via the kiosks, passengers can complete the self-baggage drop-off at specific counters.

When entering the Airport's restricted area to board, passengers with Flight Token can pass through the e-Security Gates by simply scanning their faces via camera for identity verification. They could then complete the immigration departure clearance process at Flight Token e-Channels.

Residents aged 11 or above traveling with participating airlines may register to use Flight Token for the entire departure journey.

The Flight Token e-Channels service is currently available for Hong Kong residents holding an HKSAR Passport or HKSAR Document of Identity for Visa Purposes or an electronic Home Visit Permit.