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SITA Urges Airports To Adopt Biometric Technology
SITA Urges Airports To Face The Future With Biometrics

Building bigger airports is one way to handle crowds, but turning to biometrics is a more effective and long-term solution than more infrastructure.

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How Do Biometric Passports Work?

A look at the tiny chip embedded in many passports and what information it holds.

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Major Indian Airports Could Use Biometrics For Faster Immigration Process

The changes could begin with Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru airports.

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Biometric Experience Now Available On TAP Flights At Five Portuguese Airports

Travelers at five of Portugal's biggest airports will use their faces as the sole identity document needed in a new biometric program.

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1st In Europe: Frankfurt Airport Implements Full Biometric Recognition Systems

Frankfurt Airport is leading the way in biometric technology by implementing facial recognition systems from check-in to boarding.

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How Singapore Changi Airport Plans To Implement Passport Free Travel

The airport is looking to introduce biometrics to allow select customers to depart without ever having to present their passports.

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Travelling Internationally With Alaska Airlines Just Got Easier For US & Canada Passport Holders

Starting today, Mobile Verify will make the airport process smoother for eligible passengers.

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Lufthansa Group Rolls Out Face Recognition Biometrics For Priority Security In Berlin

Biometrics are coming to Berlin Brandenburg Airport with the introduction of the BER Traveller.

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TSA Debuts New Screening Technology At Baltimore/Washington International Airport

TSA brings new screening technology to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

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Passengers Face Long Lines At Auckland Airport After Passport Control Technical Failure

A disruption at Auckland Airport in New Zealand becomes a conversation starter about airport technology...

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Sacramento International Airport Deploys Biometric Technology For International Flights

Passengers will be able to pass through selected departure gates using facial recognition technology.

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When Will Passengers Be Able To Fly Without Passports?

Simple Flying caught up with SITA's leadership about the latest airline tech trends.

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Raleigh-Durham Airport
CLEAR Launches at 50th US Airport

CLEAR, identity verification technology designed to shorten security checkpoint time, launches at its 50th US airport, Raleigh-Durham International.

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Air New Zealand Farewells Boarding Passes With Busy Summer Ahead

After a successful trial at LAX, Air New Zealand plans to use biometric verification at its other US ports and is set for a bumper summer season.

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Why Passengers' Fingerprints Are Taken Upon Arrival At US Airports

Arrival fingerprinting allows border officials to minimize fraudulent entries.

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Bogota's El Dorado Airport Advances In Facial Biometrics Pilot

The use of facial biometrics was part of the airport's digital transformation strategy.

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Passengers Get A Taste Of Biometric Tech At Delhi And Bengaluru Airports

Facial recognition technology is gradually being rolled out at Indian airports.

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Miami International Airport Plans Huge Biometric Push

The airport will see biometric services rolled out by 2023.

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Star Alliance CEO Seeing Huge Spike In Biometric Registrations

Tens of thousands of frequent flyers are now signed up for the scheme.

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