On the Ground: Security

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is to undertake a pilot programme aimed at expediting passenger screening for trusted travellers in the US.

As the threat risk to aviation evolves, so does the argument in favour of pre-screening passengers before they arrive at a Port of Entry.

The benefits of a global trusted traveller programme continue to be explored as a means to expedite passenger processing and enhance the passenger experience.

The use of biometrics will become increasingly widespread as airports and airlines continually aim to expedite passenger processing, according to Unisys.

The establishment of Bluetooth as a mature technology has led to its increased adoption as a reliable means of passenger tracking and airport queue management.

The U.S. Travel Association has called for the creation of a widespread trusted traveller programme to expedite security screening.

Mobile technology, NFC, RFID and self-service bag drop are just a few of the areas highlighted in the new ‘Navigating the Airport of Tomorrow’ report.

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.