The airport has announced the start of a biometric exit programme in partnership with CBP, in which it will test three types of screening devices for selected flights.


The airport has announced the start of a biometric exit programme in partnership with CBP, in which it will test three types of screening devices for selected flights.

The app will allow passengers to use their mobile devices to identify themselves with facial biometrics, without the need to show travel documents.

EASIER will deploy 128 e-gates in Los Angeles International Airport’s new Midfield Satellite Concourse and the existing Tom Bradley International Terminal.

Members of the Canada Border Service Agency’s NEXUS programme can make use of the BorderXpress kiosks, which feature facial recognition and RFID technology.
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Japan Airlines has announced it will progressively implement self-service bag drops and facial recognition technology at Narita International Airport.

To celebrate its 21st anniversary, Kuala Lumpur International Airport has launched a single token passenger journey initiative, powered by biometrics.

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Star Alliance has partnered with NEC to develop biometric technology which will improve the experience for frequent flyer customers of member airlines.

United Airlines has announced a new partnership with identity company CLEAR to offer CLEAR membership for U.S.-based MileagePlus members.

BLR Airport has partnered with Vistara to launch the One-ID biometric platform technology, which was developed by Vision-Box.

NEC Corporation has won a contract from Japan Customs for an electronic customs procedure system utilising face recognition at six major airports in Japan.

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The second phase of the Smart Airport programme will see a major digital transformation of the passenger journey through facial biometric recognition.

Finnair has launched facial recognition biometric boarding at Los Angeles International Airport to deliver a faster boarding process to passengers.

British Airways has announced that it is extending biometric boarding to international flights departing from London’s Heathrow Airport.
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