New Zealand Customs Service and Auckland Airport are trialling SmartGate Plus – a one-step biometric e-gate system that enables self-service customs processing.
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New Zealand Customs Service and Auckland Airport are trialling SmartGate Plus – a one-step biometric e-gate system that enables self-service customs processing.
Aer Lingus Regional has announced a passport and Customs pre-clearance service for Birmingham-based passengers travelling to the US through Dublin.
A new pilot at Dublin Airport allows certain arriving passengers to use self-service immigration through automated border control gates.
US citizens deplaning at Chicago O’Hare International will be able to save on queue times with automated customs kiosks
Content plans: Discussion on recovering bags with passengers – how do we collectively improve? The September virtual meeting will include a focus on the RUSH process for quick recovery of mishandled bags, highlighting automation, expediency and passenger visibility.
Find out more >>Content plans: PoC update, AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Discussion centring on check-in – what is the future for a seamless experience? The next in-person members meeting, taking place alongside FTE Global, will examine what future bag drops will look like, as well as tagging, capacity and flow enhancements.
Find out more >>Content plans: Retailing innovation in Los Angeles and exploring the utilisation of the Metaverse and other new technologies in travel retail.
Find out more >>Content plans: Under the theme of "Transforming Air Transport”, air transport leaders from across the globe will gather in LA to learn, collaborate, and be inspired to elevate their organisation’s passenger experience, business performance, innovation, and sustainability strategies.
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Discussion on outbound baggage loading and movement – what will this look like in five years? November’s in-person members meeting will explore areas including loading, movement, scanning, load cells, and more.
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: The final virtual members meeting of 2024 will focus on the “year in review”, while also providing an update on current Proof of Concepts and looking ahead to plans for 2025.
Find out more >>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.
Automated iris and facial recognition systems are to be installed at Dubai Airport’s Terminal 3 to speed-up and secure the immigration process.
Six new PARAFE automated border control e-gates have been installed at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport to simplify passenger processing at border control checkpoints.
A new e-gate system has been introduced at Sofia Airport, allowing passengers from the EU, EEA and Switzerland to enjoy automated border clearance.
Haneda and Narita airports are testing a new biometric identification system in an attempt to speed-up the immigration process at the two airports.
An expedited immigration service has been introduced by Air China at London Heathrow Airport to speed-up the border clearance process for priority passengers.
On the eve of the London 2012 Olympic Games, FTE provides a round-up of what London’s airports are doing to provide a memorable passenger experience.
Four new biometric-based e-gates have been installed at Marseille Provence Airport to expedite processing at immigration checkpoints.
Gatwick Airport has teamed up with a number of local organisations to develop a website offering information on accommodation, travel options and local attractions.
James C. Cherry, President and CEO, Aéroports de Montréal, discusses the new automated border control kiosks and reveals plans for video-based passenger tracking.
Sydney Airport has revealed that it is to install additional SmartGates, which use facial recognition technology to speed-up the immigration process.
A new biometric-based e-gate system will be rolled out across Dubai Airport to speed up and simplify the immigration process for passengers.
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