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BIOMETRICS TECHNOLOGY : THE FUTURE OF AIR TRAVEL ?
This futuristic scene could become the norm across U . S . airports .
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Defined as “ the process by which a person ’ s unique physical and other traits are detected and recorded by an electronic device or system as a means of confirming identity ,” biometrics such as iris scanning and fingerprinting are no strangers to the travelsphere . In fact , the sci-fi-like technology has played a particularly important role in air travel and has been praised for its ability to increase security and maximize efficiency in moving travelers through an airport . And , as the technology continues to evolve , the next phase in biometrics is particularly futuristic : facial recognition .
However , despite its proven pros , airports ’ testing of and hopes to eventually integrate facial recognition into everyday use have not been met without criticism amongst fears of accuracy and privacy violations . Here ’ s what you need to know about the latest biometrics technology , and where the future of air travel might go from here .
PROS AND CONS From security and bag drops to boarding and Global Entry , biometrics make just about every step of the air travel process faster . But just how fast are we talking exactly ? According to a 2022 test run by multinational technology company Vision-Box , its biometric boarding technology can successfully move 400 people in 20 minutes — about half the normal boarding time for a similarly sized group .
Additionally , this technology makes flying
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