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National Post
26-06-2025
- National Post
U.S. border processing streamlined via facial recognition at Toronto Pearson, Montreal-Trudeau
Americans and other pre-approved visitors travelling to the U.S. through two of Canada's biggest and busiest airports can benefit from faster border processing times this summer, thanks to new facial recognition technology rolled out by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Article content In anticipation of this summer's FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S., in late May, the agency introduced two new initiatives aimed at 'streamlining lawful travel' — Enhanced Passenger Processing at Montreal-Pierre Trudeau International and Seamless Border Entry at Toronto Pearson International. Article content Article content 'By leveraging advanced technologies and mobile applications, we are transforming inspections at airports into a seamless, touchless process, enabling faster risk identification and efficient processing of legitimate visitors,' stated Diane J. Sabatino, CBP's acting Executive Assistant Commissioner. Article content Article content If approved, the traveller can carry on without having to show their passport or interact with CBP officers. Those denied will need to check in with an officer for identity confirmation and risk assessment. Article content 'It's really a game-changer for us in how we welcome U.S. citizens back home,' Sabatino said at a news conference at Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport at the time, per travel website That Points Guy. Article content EPP is also available at international airports in Orlando, Denver, Charlotte, Seattle, Chicago O'Hare, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Cross Border Xpress in San Diego and Dublin, Ireland. Article content Article content For a US$120 fee, travellers, including approved foreign nationals, benefit from reduced wait times through special queues, aren't required to fill out paperwork and get a Transportation Security Authority (TSA) PreCheck, an expedited security screening.
Fox News
11-06-2025
- Fox News
Advanced passenger processing system now captures photos before passport checks
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is rolling out new technology at the start of summer travel for those visiting or returning to the land of the free. "Enhanced passenger processing" alerts CBP officers to passengers' details before those travelers even get to a passport check by using automatic photo-capturing technology. Fox News Digital reached out to CBP with questions regarding the specific details that might be shared with officials. CBP Acting Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane Sabatino said in a press release the department is "committed to enhancing national security while streamlining lawful travel." "By leveraging advanced technologies and mobile applications, we are transforming inspections at airports into a seamless, touchless process, enabling faster risk identification and efficient processing of legitimate visitors," Sabatino added. Enhanced passenger processing is currently available at 10 U.S. airports and one international location. It can be found at John F. Kennedy International Airport, Orlando International Airport, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Denver International Airport, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Cross Border Xpress, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, and Dublin Airport. There are discussions about introducing the technology to 10 additional locations, with one launching at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport next month. CBP officials processed over 420 million travelers at ports of entry in fiscal year 2024, marking a 6.6% increase from the previous year, according to CBP. Global Entry members can use "Seamless Border Entry" technology, which provides a touchless experience for flyers "on the move" by auto-capturing photos. The technology "allows Global Entry members to move through the inspection process seamlessly with minimal interaction with a CBP officer, depending on officer discretion," the release said. Seamless border entry's eighth and final location is set to open at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport this month.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
International baggage screening goes remote for 'secure, streamlined travel'
April 9 (UPI) -- A new and faster way to screen international baggage at U.S. airports could help passengers make their connecting flights. U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Tuesday it will begin testing a new remote screening process that will allow passengers arriving in the United States from foreign airports to go straight to another gate or terminal, without having to re-check their luggage. Instead, CBP personnel will review checked baggage X-ray images remotely, from security images taken at international airports of origin, before the plane lands. Only those bags referred by CBP for further inspection will be pulled. "This proactive approach enables CBP to assess potential security risks more effectively and expedites the processing of arriving flights," the agency said. "As part of our innovation efforts in air travel, CBP is leveraging technology to enhance baggage inspections to further secure and streamline travel," added Acting Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane Sabatino of CBP's Office of Field Operations. CBP is currently testing its International Remote Baggage Screening initiative with American Airlines' daily flight from Sydney International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If all goes according to plan, the new process will be expanded to other routes and airlines in the future. The new international screening process does not change current Transportation Security Administration screening requirements or how bags are checked onto flights. And while security protocols at foreign airports will also remain the same, the new CBP process is expected to reduce wait times and improve the overall travel experience for passengers who need to make connecting flights. "The International Remote Baggage Screening initiative is a significant step forward in modernizing our processes," added Sabatino, "and providing a secure and seamless experience for international travelers."
Miami Herald
09-04-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
International baggage screening goes remote for ‘secure, streamlined travel'
April 9 (UPI) -- A new and faster way to screen international baggage at U.S. airports could help passengers make their connecting flights. U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Tuesday it will begin testing a new remote screening process that will allow passengers arriving in the United States from foreign airports to go straight to another gate or terminal, without having to re-check their luggage. Instead, CBP personnel will review checked baggage X-ray images remotely, from security images taken at international airports of origin, before the plane lands. Only those bags referred by CBP for further inspection will be pulled. "This proactive approach enables CBP to assess potential security risks more effectively and expedites the processing of arriving flights," the agency said. "As part of our innovation efforts in air travel, CBP is leveraging technology to enhance baggage inspections to further secure and streamline travel," added Acting Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane Sabatino of CBP's Office of Field Operations. CBP is currently testing its International Remote Baggage Screening initiative with American Airlines' daily flight from Sydney International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If all goes according to plan, the new process will be expanded to other routes and airlines in the future. The new international screening process does not change current Transportation Security Administration screening requirements or how bags are checked onto flights. And while security protocols at foreign airports will also remain the same, the new CBP process is expected to reduce wait times and improve the overall travel experience for passengers who need to make connecting flights. "The International Remote Baggage Screening initiative is a significant step forward in modernizing our processes," added Sabatino, "and providing a secure and seamless experience for international travelers." Copyright 2025 UPI News Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
