Summary US airports are adopting latest tech, from facial recognition to automated people movers. Emerging tech trends include biometric boarding passes for identity verification at various checkpoints. Global airports are also adopting tech for smoother experiences, like DigiYatra app in India.
From contactless technology such as face and iris recognition to automated security screening and even people movers, airports across the US are adopting the latest tech. The US government is also awarding grants to airports in the country for maintenance, repair, and upgrade, and together with the involvement of airport operators, many are now seeing a boost in tech use. Emerging tech trends For many passengers, the airport experience in the US is increasingly getting more automated than in previous years.
While many global hub airports in Asia and the Middle East use tech for a smoother airport experience, US airports are also catching up. Increasingly, airports are using facial recognition technology for identity verification at various checkpoints. Sometimes, this involves iris recognition as well.
Airports and airlines are looking at biometric boarding passes, allowing passengers to pass through the airport and board planes using a digital identity. Tech has also found its way into other airport operations, such as operating retail stores or moving travelers around various terminals. With the federal government awarding more grants to US airports and operators also chipping in, U.