Miami International Airport has launched TSA PreCheck Touchless ID at concourses D, E, and H, offering eligible travellers a faster, touchless identity verification process using cutting-edge biometric technology.


Miami International Airport has launched TSA PreCheck Touchless ID at concourses D, E, and H, offering eligible travellers a faster, touchless identity verification process using cutting-edge biometric technology.

The New Terminal One at JFK has launched Enhanced Passenger Processing, a next-generation biometric system to speed up international arrivals for a more efficient, secure travel experience.

Aruba Airport Authority, in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and iProov, has announced that biometric Enhanced Passenger Processing is now live at Aruba’s U.S. Pre-Clearance facility.

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Miami International Airport and CLEAR have launched biometric eGates at two of the busiest passenger screening checkpoints ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 – a significant step in modernising with automation.

Miami International Airport has introduced U.S. CBP’s Enhanced Passenger Processing, which leverages SITA Smart Path technology to deliver faster and more secure arrivals for U.S. citizens, enhancing the traveller experience.
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Find out more >>Content plans: Join us at the 20th anniversary FTE Global, the “CES of Aviation” taking place in the new location of Dallas, Texas, on 8-10 September 2026, co-located with IFSA Global EXPO. Headline Partners include Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Southwest Airlines, and Dallas Love Field Airport.
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The EU Entry/Exit System is gradually being rolled out in European countries. Zurich Airport has launched the biometric system, supported by advanced border control technology from secunet.

San Diego International Airport’s brand-new Terminal 1 features a streamlined curb-to-gate experience powered by a full suite of SITA technologies, including biometric face pods, dynamic signage and more.

Taipei Songshan Airport has selected SITA to lead its next-generation shared check-in counter project, deploying a full suite of self-service and biometric-powered tech to future-proof operations and customer experience.

The latest development in Alaska Airlines’ digital identity journey is about to land at its hub airports in Seattle, Portland and Los Angeles, thanks to its advocacy with the Transportation Security Administration.

Taipei Songshan Airport has selected SITA to lead its next-generation shared check-in counter project, deploying a full suite of self-service and biometric-powered tech to future-proof operations and customer experience.

The latest development in Alaska Airlines’ digital identity journey is about to land at its hub airports in Seattle, Portland and Los Angeles, thanks to its advocacy with the Transportation Security Administration.

American Airlines AAdvantage members at select airports can now enjoy faster, touch-free TSA screening using PreCheck Touchless ID, which matches their photo to government records for seamless travel.

Orlando International Airport is rolling out Enhanced Passenger Processing – a cutting-edge biometric system developed with U.S. CBP to streamline passenger arrivals and enhance travel efficiency.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is testing Enhanced Primary Processing to reduce wait times at Customs. CLT is one of four airports where U.S. CBP is testing the new biometric screening.

FTE explores a selection of the top trends and technologies for 2025 and beyond, including robotics and automation, Artificial Intelligence, biometrics and digital identity, immersive technologies, and more.

In this video interview, Maurice Jenkins, Chief Innovation Officer, Miami International Airport, discusses the FTE Smart Ramp innovation program, the transformative Modernization in Action (M.I.A.) Plan, and more.

SITA – a Platinum Sponsor and exhibitor at FTE APEX Asia Expo (Singapore, 19-20 November 2024) – and IDEMIA, also an exhibitor at FTE APEX Asia Expo, are collaborating on a Digital Travel Ecosystem.
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