UK airports launch contactless border system to speed up passport control
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UK airports launch contactless border system to speed up passport control

1 hour ago · Originally published 7 Oct 2026 8/10 Original headline: UK airports introducing huge change from today for Brits with a passport
UK airports are introducing a facial recognition system that allows travellers to pass through e-gates without presenting their physical passports. By matching passengers against digital records, the technology aims to reduce border queues by up to 25 per cent and improve transit times for returning travellers.
Source: Liverpool Echo National
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