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Alaska Airlines is testing new technology in San Jose to improve passenger boarding experience using biometrics, as part of its establishment of a new technology incubator.
The system being tested out is a new check-in and self-bag drop platform that will streamline the check-in process, reduce confusion and reduce the time required to drop off bag.
The country’s Home Affairs Department has announced plans to bring innovations to its international travel system including the introduction of a new biometric solution at some airports, as well as e-gates and e-visas.
The purpose, the Department says, is to cut down on the time used for certain airport processes such as passenger checks, reports B.
The Port of Mobile, Alabama, is the latest port to add CBP’s face biometric technology for passenger identity verification, according to a press release.
With the system, passengers will pause briefly for a photo which will be matched with that on their passport or visa photo in order to biometrically verify their identity using a secure DHS platfo.
The Toronto Pearson International Airport will soon have new critical infrastructure which will include new biometric check-in, boarding and border clearance systems.
This will be thanks to funding by the government of Canada as part of efforts by the country to equip some of its airports with such infrastructure to enable them recover from the sho.
