The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced a series of airport security updates to reduce false alarm rates and improve security screening technology for transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming passengers.
The State of Arizona has introduced a mobile driver's license and state ID system at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) for approved passengers to progress through airport security.
Citizens of the United Arab Emirates can earn security-related degrees due to a partnership between Emirates Group Security and the University of Arizona.
Full-body scanners at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport aim to increase security and reduce contact between staff and passengers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Luxembourg Airport will increase security at their border control system by adding a pre-registration option, mobile screening and biometric identity management. Read more about the entry-exit system from Veridos in this case study.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that holiday travel should not be impacted by the employee vaccine mandate, as approximately 93% of TSA employees are now vaccinated against COVID-19.
A recent test of artificial intelligence (AI) designed to identify illegally trafficked animals and animal products in air cargo and baggage proved successful in over 70% of cases. The AI model represents a collaboration between Smiths Detections, Microsoft and the Heathrow Airport.
The 2021 Global Passenger Survey from the International Air Travel Association (IATA) highlighted how biometric data collection is perceived and used within the air travel industry.
