On the Ground: Biometrics

Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport has successfully completed a trial of an innovative facial recognition biometric security system.

The Taiwanese government is trialling an automated border control system to heighten the efficiency of border processing.

In order to further simplify and secure air travel, biometric technology and common standards for passenger and document checks will play a key role.

Almost two years after SAS became the first airline to introduce biometric check-in, its success across the domestic market has prompted the carrier to discuss a further roll-out across its international routes. Louise Driscoll looks at the progress that the airline has made with its biometric solution.