Two Global Entry kiosks will be installed at Pittsburgh International Airport this spring to expedite the customs process for pre-approved, low-risk passengers.
REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
Two Global Entry kiosks will be installed at Pittsburgh International Airport this spring to expedite the customs process for pre-approved, low-risk passengers.
ACI and IATA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop Smart Security, which will be tested at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and London Heathrow.
Automated border control SmartGate kiosks will be trialled for outbound passengers at Brisbane Airport, following high uptake among inbound travellers.
FTE takes a look at the new paper from Artefact Group’s Rob Girling, which explores the future role of wearable technology and biometrics in the travel sector.
Content plans: Tour on 9th hosted by GOAA; Networking Day on February 10th
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Find out more >>Content plans: Join us in Dublin for APEX FTE EMEA, APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing – co-located to deliver the region’s most comprehensive gathering of air transport leaders.
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Find out more >>Content plans: Join us at the 20th anniversary FTE Global, the “CES of Aviation” taking place in the new location of Dallas, Texas, on 8-10 September 2026, co-located with IFSA Global EXPO. Headline Partners include Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Southwest Airlines, and Dallas Love Field Airport.
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Find out more >>Content plans: Join us for APEX FTE Expo Asia, 18-19 November 2026 – uniting the world in Singapore for the largest end-to-end passenger experience and innovation expo.
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Members of the CLEAR programme, which allows passengers to bypass security queues, can now use dedicated lanes at San Jose International Airport.
San Antonio Airport is set to become the sixth US airport to install CLEAR kiosks to streamline the security process.
Implementation of a countrywide electronic border management system, based on biometric authentication, is part of the eGhana project to enhance security at airports across the country.
Automated facial recognition technology will eliminate the need for passengers to stop and provide ID, allowing them to smoothly proceed through the airport.
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London Heathrow Airport is partnering with South African Airways on a self-boarding trial, using biometric data for more efficient boarding.
Human Recognition Systems has successfully trialled its passenger experience of the future at Gatwick Airport, using biometric technology and a specially developed app to create a personalised airport journey.
Implementation of Global Entry, the United States’ customs and border protection programme for trusted travellers, will soon allow pre-approved US citizens to fast track security at Saudi Arabia’s airports.
The EasyPass self-service border control system became fully operational at Oslo Airport yesterday, allowing Norwegian travellers to control their own entry to the country using biometric facial-recognition technology.
Australian Customs and Border Protection Service’s Robyn Miller spoke to FTE about SmartGate’s US Global Entry trial and the future plans for the project.
The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service has announced that the automated border control system, SmartGate, is now open to US Global Entry members.
The automated border control system at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is expected to process its 1-millionth passenger before the end of 2012, just nine months after going live.
Automated iris and facial recognition systems are to be installed at Dubai Airport’s Terminal 3 to speed-up and secure the immigration process.
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