UK airports to trial facial recognition for passport control
UK airports will test facial recognition for passport control. Travelers may use their faces as ID upon entry. The trial aims to reduce queue times at border checkpoints.
The trial is limited to select airports and requires traveler consent. No details on full rollout or timeline are provided.
trial airports
The trial is taking place at unspecified UK airports. No list of participating locations is given.
consent required
Travelers must agree to facial recognition for the trial. Opt-out options are not mentioned.
Common questions
Will all UK airports use facial recognition?
The trial is limited to unspecified airports. No details on full rollout are provided.
Can travelers refuse facial recognition?
Travelers must consent to the trial. Opt-out options are not mentioned.
Sources
- Contactless passport control coming to an airport near you By Trevor Baker, Which? News · which.co.uk
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