Summary:
- Aruba Airport Authority launches Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) at its U.S. Pre-Clearance facility, delivering a faster, biometric-enabled departure experience for U.S.-bound travellers.
- Developed with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and iProov, EPP uses facial biometrics to verify passenger identity in seconds, reducing wait times and improving passenger flow.
- The deployment strengthens security and operational efficiency while supporting Aruba Airport’s Gateway 2030 expansion and commitment to digital-led passenger experience innovation.
Aruba Airport Authority, in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and iProov, has announced that Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) is now live at Aruba’s U.S. Pre-Clearance facility.
EPP brings a modern, biometric departure experience designed to make the Pre-Clearance process faster, smoother, and more efficient. Already in use at airports such as Orlando International Airport and Dublin Airport, EPP securely verifies traveller identity in seconds, reducing wait times and creating a more seamless flow for departing U.S. citizens returning home.
“The introduction of Enhanced Passenger Processing is a timely and important milestone, helping us deliver a smoother and more efficient departure experience for U.S.-bound travellers, especially as we navigate the construction phases of our Gateway 2030 expansion,” said Aruba Airport Authority Chief Operations Officer Jurgen Benschop. “Together with our partners, we remain committed to innovation and service excellence, and we appreciate our passengers’ patience as we continue building a more modern and efficient airport for the future.”
Through a brief facial biometric scan, EPP matches a traveller to their passport biometric credentials and CBP’s Traveler Verification Service (TVS), eliminating the need to present a physical passport unless additional review is required.
“We are pleased to bring Enhanced Passenger Processing to Aruba,” said CBP Aruba Pre-Clearance Port Director Wendell A. Roberts. “The technology strengthens security while offering a modernised, expedited departure experience for U.S. citizens returning home.”
With the majority of Aruba’s visitors originating from the United States, the launch of EPP marks an important step in elevating the overall travel experience and strengthening operational efficiency at the airport. By streamlining the Pre-Clearance process and reducing wait times, EPP helps create a smoother journey for departing U.S. travellers. This enhanced flow improves the passenger experience and supports continued efforts to optimise airport operations during peak travel periods.
“We are delighted to partner with Aruba Airport Authority and CBP to bring EPP to Aruba’s U.S. Preclearance site,” said iProov Founder and CEO Andrew Bud. “This deployment improves operational efficiency and ensures a fast and relaxed border entry into the United States, allowing departing U.S. visitors, including families and those requiring assistance, more time to enjoy the beautiful island.”
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