Orlando International Airport Commits to Add Biometrics to International Travel Security
The busiest airport in Florida, Orlando International Airport, is slated to be the first U.S. airport to use biometrics at both the entry and exit for travelers crossing borders. The commitment was announced Thursday, June 21, by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Greater Orlando Aviation Authority.
CBP is testing a facial-recognition exit in 13 airports and arrival at 10 airports, but Orlando will be the first to implement both for international travel, according to Digital Trends. The biometric entry and exit uses facial recognition, as implementing cameras with these capabilities would have a minimal impact on existing airport security infrastructure. The system would verify the identities of passengers boarding and leaving international flights at the gates, in addition to passing through traditional airport security.