E-boarding kiosks installed at airports

LAHORE:

Self-boarding card machines have been installed at Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport as well as at Islamabad and Karachi airports—allowing passengers to obtain their boarding cards automatically upon entering the terminal.

According to sources, immigration officials of the FIA will process passenger clearance through this new e-application, which will be linked with the Integrated Border Management System (IBMS).

Through this app, passengers traveling abroad will enter their complete profile data — including visa details, employment information, and purpose of travel — before departure.

All airlines operating from Pakistan will also be integrated into the app. Once a traveller's information is fully uploaded, they can directly enter the departure lounge, receive their boarding card instantly and have their immigration cleared within minutes.

Previously, passengers had to wait in long lines for boarding cards and at immigration counters. According to FIA immigration officials, the new app has been designed with complete security features.

Passengers will be required to upload all necessary documents and answer a few questions before approval.