Orlando International Airport Airport Test Biometric Christing Technology before full rollout
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A pilot program has been established at Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Florida to help streamline the international travel process.
The advanced passenger identification system (EPP) identifies passengers by biometric facial comparison. Travelers can get their faces scanned, as opposed to having to produce identification documents for review.
In collaboration with Customs and Border Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the 90-day Pilot program will be tested in collaboration with three tracking companies on selected flights.
Fingerprint scanning is coming to American travelers and most of Europe in a new policy
Multiple passengers can board their international flights at the same time, thanks to jetway facial recognition cameras.
The images are matched with government records and removed within 12 hours, according to the program.
The Orlando airport will use a 90-day pilot program, working with three technology companies to track specific ears. (Photos by Paul Hennessy / Sopa Images / Lightrocket)
Starting Dec. 26, non-US citizens will be required to use a biometric system – while US citizens may opt out.
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CBP chief of staff Diane Sabatino said at a news conference that improved passenger screening has already reduced travelers’ delays in Orlando by 43 percent.
“If we think about the few seconds that they don’t have to get their passport, put the bags down, move the things – this is important for the operation of the whole process and not just for CBP, right?”
Facial repussiziton programs are issued nationwide at TSA checkpoints. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
He added, “the time spent on [inspection services] Through customs and border protection also translates the impact of time they have on other parts of this travel day. “
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An estimated 155,695 passengers pass through the Orlando airport every day, according to MCO data.
In September of this year, 293,697 passengers were carried on international flights, according to the same source.
Jetways have facial recognition cameras that allow multiple passengers to board their international flights at the same time. (Stock)
The Department of Homeland Security has issued a new directive that requires foreign nationals — including green card holders and other non-US citizens legally residing in the country — to enter or leave the United States.
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CBP currently uses facial recognition at airport checkpoints, but the updated rule will expand its use to cover all points of entry and exit — by air, land and sea.
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FOX News Digital has reached out to CBP and MCO for comment.
Landon Mons of FOX News Digital contributed to this report.
