Latest Passenger Handling News
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MIA Launches Largest Deployment of Automated Passport Screening in the US
Miami International Airport has introduced the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) system.
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Virgin Australia Launches Pets in Cabin Service on Domestic Routes
Virgin Australia has begun operating Australia’s first Pets in Cabin service, allowing small dogs and cats to travel in the aircraft cabin.
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What to Expect at Pittsburgh International Airport’s New Terminal
With Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) having opened its new terminal this week, the airport has issued key information to passengers.
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MIA Upgrades Checkpoint 2 with New CT Scanning Technology
Miami International Airport (MIA) has announced upgrades to one of its busiest passenger checkpoints with a suite of new screening technolog…
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Emirates Expands Facial Recognition Technology at Dubai International Airport
Emirates has announced an 85 million AED investment in new facial recognition systems across Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport (DXB)…
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US: BigBear.ai Deploys VeriScan Biometric Platform at ORD
AI-based security systems provider BigBear.ai has announced the successful deployment of its veriScan biometric identity platform at ORD.
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Beonic to Introduce AI-Powered LiDAR Technology at ADL
Beonic has partnered with Adelaide Airport (ADL) for the introduction of its AI-powered LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) technology.
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Smiths Detection Upgrades Checkpoint at Malta International Airport
Smiths Detection has announced the completion of a significant checkpoint upgrade at Malta International Airport (MLA).
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US: iProov Launches New Biometrics Solution
iProov has launched its new on-the-move biometrics solution for Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) in the United States.
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Perth Airport to Install Amadeus Biometric Passenger System
Perth Airport has announced the installation of a brand-new biometric passenger system to accelerate the check-in process.
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Auckland Airport Begins Donating Confiscated Batteries to Local Community
Auckland Airport has begun donating batteries confiscated from check-in luggage to the local community in South Auckland.
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New Zealand: Beonic to Deliver AI-Powered LiDAR System at ZQN
Beonic has formed a new partnership with Queenstown Airport for the delivery of a new AI-powered LiDAR system across five departure areas.
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Lufthansa Group Introduces Early Check-In at Singapore’s Changi Airport
Lufthansa Group has introduced an Early Check-In service for passengers departing from Singapore’s Changi Airport to Europe.
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Canada: Halifax Stanfield Airport Introduces Passenger Assistance Robots
Halifax Stanfield International Airport is testing two passenger assistance robots under a pilot project with Maritime Robotics.
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Alaska Airlines Introduces ID Verification at Automated Bag Drop Units
Alaska Airlines has added identity verification to its Automated Bag Drop units at Seattle-Tacoma and Portland international airports.
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US: CBP Introduces Biometric Passenger Processing at LAX
US CBP has rolled out Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) technology at LAX's Tom Bradley International Terminal and Terminal 7.
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London Luton Airport Launches 'Lilo Exchange' to Tackle Holiday Waste
London Luton Airport (LTN) has launched a summer initiative to reduce plastic waste generated by holidaymakers: the LLA Lilo Exchange.
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Schiphol Airport Installs New Baggage Lifting Aids
Schiphol Airport has installed a series of new baggage lifting aids at all of its 385 workstations to reduce employee fatigue.
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TSA Introduces New Security Lanes for Families at US Airports
DHS has launched a new "Families on the Fly" programme aimed at making airport security easier for families during the summer.
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Southwest Airlines to Introduce Assigned Seating from January 2026
Southwest Airlines is introducing assigned seating on flights from 27 January 2026—marking a shift from its open boarding process.
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London Gatwick Prepares for Strong Summer
London Gatwick is gearing up for a busy summer with the installation of new passenger screening technology.
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TSA Ends Shoes-Off Requirement at US Airport Security Checkpoints
Passengers flying from US domestic airports will no longer need to remove their shoes at TSA security checkpoints following a policy shift.
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New SmartGate Kiosks Installed at Sydney Airport
Sydney Airport has installed a set of eight new Australian Border Force (ABF) SmartGate kiosks at its T1 International Terminal building.
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New Enhanced Passenger Processing System Implemented at ORD
The CDA has initiated an alliance with CBP to improve the international arrival experience at O'Hare International Airport.