Google Glass takes off! Virgin Atlantic crew use tech to greet passengers by name and find out what they want to eat and drink.
- Virgin Atlantic is trialling the scheme at London's Heathrow airport
- Upper Class customers will be greeted by hosts wearing Google Glass
- Hosts will be able to identify a passenger's name and flight details
- It can also detail any dietary requirements, preferences and more
- The pilot scheme is being trialled in the firm's Upper Class lounge only
Next time you arrive at the airport, the person checking you in may know your name, destination and even your dietary requirements before you even open your mouth.
Virgin Atlantic’s concierge staff in the Upper Class lounge at London Heathrow have begun trialling a scheme in which hostesses recognise passengers using Google Glass.
The technology will be able to identify a customer, see their flight details and preferences, before showing the hostess their flight information, and more.
The technology then immediately begins checking that passenger in, and can update the hostess on travel information, weather and events at the customer's destination.
This personalised service can also store preferences for future trips.
