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The Frankfurt Airport started a trial of Auracast™ broadcast audio, a Bluetooth Audio technology that streams gate announcements directly to passengers’ own devices like hearing aids, earbuds, or headphones, making it the first airport globally to do so. The system is live at two gates in Terminal 1 and helps travelers with hearing loss hear key information clearly without relying on loudspeaker PA systems, which can be hard to hear over background noise.
The project is part of a publicly funded digital-accessibility initiative and will be evaluated with feedback from passengers and staff over the coming weeks. Airlines, assistive tech partners, and device makers such as Sittig Technologies, GN, Google, Samsung, and the Bluetooth Special Interest Group are collaborating on the rollout. This initiative also supports concepts like “silent airports” by reducing terminal noise while keeping travelers informed.
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