Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is to introduce a new biometric-based automated border control system to expedite passenger processing during peak periods.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is to introduce a new biometric-based automated border control system to expedite passenger processing during peak periods.
Following a successful trial, BAA will introduce 82 facial recognition scanners at London Heathrow Airport to increase security at the airport.
Helsinki Airport’s Bluetooth passenger tracking will go live in August, allowing passengers to receive real-time updates on security queuing times.
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.
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.

SAS Scandinavian Airlines has established a number of record-breaking innovations, ranging from being the first airline to introduce inflight entertainment to offering separate check-in lounges. plus introducing sleeper seats and flying directly over the North Pole. More recently, a novel fingerprint-based biometric security solution used by SAS and provided by Precise Solutions has been implemented […]
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