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The Philippines’ Ninoy Aquino International Airport is accelerating digital transformation, with more airlines joining its automated passenger processing programme to expand self-check-in, bag drop and e-gate boarding.
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.
SOF Connect, operator of Sofia Airport, has launched a new automated boarding pass checking system in Terminal 2. The smart system includes the latest generation of IATA-compliant e-gates and software.
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is to deploy IDEMIA’s Passenger Flow Facilitation solution in nine South African airports, including a border clearance process using the latest e-Gates technologies.
The new touchpoints will make it easier to incorporate both contactless and biometric capabilities that will enable airports and airlines to evolve as processes modernise.
The new gates at Tom Bradley International Terminal feature enhanced Wi-Fi, touchscreen kiosks, biometrics and advanced baggage handling and boarding systems.
Content plans: Members of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group will convene in London for an action-packed joint members meetings, hosted by Heathrow
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Tampa International Airport has become the latest US airport to announce the implementation of facial recognition biometrics technology.
Travellers from 74 countries can now use the biometric-enabled Smart Departure system when flying from Hong Kong International Airport.
The e-gates will be installed in terminals 1 and 2 at Dublin Airport, while a registered traveller programme could be introduced in the future.
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection will use biometric data to clear passengers arriving at Australia’s international airports.
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The e-gates will be installed in terminals 1 and 2 at Dublin Airport, while a registered traveller programme could be introduced in the future.
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection will use biometric data to clear passengers arriving at Australia’s international airports.
The two new initiatives, which make use of biometric technology and automated border control gates, will be launched immediately.
The new self-service solution for families travelling together is being tested by New Zealand Customs at departures at Christchurch Airport.
The airport, which serves the Caribbean island of Saint Martin, has employed biometric-enabled e-gates to enhance passenger flow and security.
New biometric data activation centres have been opened at Hamad International Airport to encourage expatriates to register to use e-gates.
A service that enables Emirates ID Card holders to pass through automated immigration gates at Dubai Airport is proving to be popular among travellers.
RIOgaleão – Tom Jobim International Airport has introduced new ABC e-gates to improve the passenger experience when leaving or entering Rio de Janeiro.
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