{"id":12563,"date":"2025-06-14T15:48:41","date_gmt":"2025-06-14T12:48:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/doha\/?p=12563"},"modified":"2025-06-14T15:49:02","modified_gmt":"2025-06-14T12:49:02","slug":"traveling-with-kids-just-got-a-whole-lot-easier-at-hia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/doha\/en\/news\/traveling-with-kids-just-got-a-whole-lot-easier-at-hia\/","title":{"rendered":"Traveling With Kids Just Got A Whole Lot Easier At HIA!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Good news for parents flying out of Doha: Hamad International Airport has upgraded its e-gate system to include little travelers! Now, kids aged 7 and up (between 120\u2013130 cm tall) can use the speedy electronic gates just like adults, cutting down on wait times and airport stress!<\/p>\n

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A post shared by Lovin Doha | \u0644\u0648\u06a4\u0646 \u0627\u0644\u062f\u0648\u062d\u0629 (@lovindoha)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

What you’ll need before you fly<\/h2>\n

Before heading to the airport, make sure your child meets the requirements:<\/p>\n

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    Age 7 or older<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Height between 120\u2013130 cm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Valid passport or QID with a clear photo<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Travel authorisation completed via the Metrash app<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    At the gate, let your child go through first while you follow behind – this keeps things safe and coordinated, especially during busy times.<\/p>\n

    A game-changer for families<\/h2>\n

    With iris scans, facial recognition, and fingerprinting, the e-gate system is now faster and smarter than ever. It\u2019s fully automated, secure, and makes the whole airport experience smoother for everyone, especially families.<\/p>\n

    Have a safe journey, Doha fam!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Good news for parents flying out of Doha: Hamad International Airport has upgraded its e-gate system to include little travelers! 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