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The new version of the Border Xpress Automated Passport Control (APC) kiosk makes use of fingerprint technology and can be used by travellers from 38 countries.
In the last week, Southwest Airlines has launched mobile boarding passes at Baltimore-Washington, Denver, Orlando, Chicago Midway and Phoenix Sky Harbor airports.

Virgin Australia will enhance its domestic lounges at Brisbane and Melbourne airports, with kerbside lounge access to be introduced for premium passengers.
Star Alliance’s Justin Erbacci on how 23 airlines have worked together and overcome challenges to create a seamless passenger experience at Heathrow Terminal 2.

Virgin Atlantic has started its trial of iBeacon technology, which allows Upper Class passengers to receive personalised notifications and offers via their iPhone.
The FTE Wearable Technology Forum will take place at FTE Global 2014 and will explore how airlines and airports can make use of smartglasses and smartwatches.
United Airlines has opened its new concourse at Boston Logan International Airport, which includes self-tagging kiosks, self-boarding gates and a customer service centre.
The world’s largest dedicated terminal for low-cost carriers, klia2, will open for operations on 2 May, before AirAsia’s self-service offer goes live from 9 May.
Travellers flying with Indian carrier Jet Airways can now check-in using their mobile phone and have their boarding pass sent directly to their device.
Ranging from thinkpods and recreation areas, to free city tours and yoga rooms, airports and airlines are helping passengers stay calm and productive in the terminal.
Iberia and airberlin are the latest airlines to embrace wearable technology, announcing that they will offer smartwatch boarding passes for Samsung and Pebble devices respectively.
United Airlines’ premium passengers will have the choice of two high-end lounges in the new Terminal 2, which will open for operations on 4 June.
easyJet has added push notifications to its iPhone app, allowing customers to opt-in to be proactively informed of information relating to check-in and flight status updates.
A Recreation Area in Munich Airport’s Terminal 2 is now open and includes reclining seats, ambient lighting and 20 business stations with power outlets.

Lufthansa has developed a new home-printed bag tag, along with an RFID-enabled holder, which can initially be used on the Frankfurt-Tokyo Narita route.
The TSA has opened a dedicated PreCheck enrolment centre at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, making it easier for travellers to register for expedited security screening.
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