East Midlands Airport introduces contactless e-gates for passport-free arrivals
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East Midlands Airport introduces contactless e-gates for passport-free arrivals

1 hour ago · Originally published 6 Oct 2026 8/10 Original headline: Roll-out begins for passport-free UK airport e-gates
Passengers can now pass through border control at East Midlands Airport using facial recognition technology instead of a physical passport. The system, which is 25% faster than traditional methods, will be rolled out to all UK airports by 2027 to streamline arrivals while maintaining border security.
Source: BBC News UK Leicestershire
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