Dartagnan - Biometric Border Control and Registered Traveller Programmes

Dartagnan is a registered traveller service provider specialised in design, implementation and operation of biometrically enabled border control and registered traveller programs. Dartagnan operates programmes in Europe and the Asian Pacific region and – in close cooperation with Dutch and US immigration authorities – will launch the first transatlantic registered traveller programme at the end of 2008.

BIOMETRIC ENROLMENT AND FAST SECURITY LANES

Dartagnan's mission is to deliver best-of-breed application, biometric enrolment and fast-lane services at airports to international travellers in close cooperation with local airport and government authorities. Our full service model includes:

• Member application
• Enrolment
• Biometrically enabled fast lanes for border passage and security

As part of an airport service program, these services can be combined with other privileged services such as front-row parking, dedicated check-in and VIP lounge facilities, thereby taking the stress out of the passenger handling and travel process.

PASSENGER BIOMETRICS AND IDENTITY MANAGEMENT

Dartagnan is committed to constant optimisation and innovation of its products and services. Together with the ICT department of Schiphol Group, Dartagnan operates a joint expertise-centre for biometrics and identity management, delivering and trialling innovative solutions in the field of passenger facilitation and security at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

EXPEDITED SECURITY CHECKS AND AUTOMATED BORDER PASSAGE

On the design, implementation and commercial operation of fee-based, public-private full service registered traveller programmes, including expedited security checks and automated border passage, Dartagnan and Schiphol Group can offer:

• Knowledge and experience
• Solution integration and systems
• Investment

Registered traveller programmes are available in different formats:

• As a Privium brand interoperable with the program at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
• As a white-label program
• As a solution and / or technology partner for systems

REGISTERED TRAVELLER PROGRAMME SET-UP AND OPERATION

Dartagnan (and Schiphol Group) has been working with international and EU government and industry organisations to foster the understanding of the processes, technologies and benefits of setting up and operating registered traveller programmes.

The experience and knowledge gained in conceiving, designing, developing and implementing programs like Privium and Saphire has given Dartagnan a unique insight into the challenges faced and hurdles overcome to achieve a successful blend of:

• Improved customer satisfaction (convenience)
• Improved airport process efficiency
• Enhanced (automated) security through passenger identity certainty

Interoperability between registered traveller programmes is of huge benefit to passengers, airports, airlines and governments all over the world. Dartagnan, via the Schiphol Group, actively works with IATA's Simplifying Passenger Travel initiative and Airports Council International to promote seamless travel and registered traveller programmes' interoperability.

Dartagnan's proven business model, methodology and solutions, derived from the award winning Privium and Saphire programs, present your organisation with an opportunity to:

• Build direct customer relationships
• Resource to risk
• Streamline airport processes
• Generate additional revenues
• Improve the overall customer experience

ABOUT DARTAGNAN

Dartagnan is a 100% subsidiary of Schiphol Group, the international airport operator from the Netherlands. Through Dartagnan, all knowledge and experience, solutions, and potential investments of the group in this field are made available to our partners and customers.

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