Biometrics Will Shape the Future of Border Controls

How can the travel industry and authorities ensure efficient yet secure border crossings in the face of rising passenger numbers at airports? New technological solutions with biometric data provide the answer.

Tobias Nuessle.

Airports must prepare for a further increase in passenger volumes. In order to avoid long queues at checkpoints, frustration among travelers and operational delays at border crossings, industry leaders and interest groups are calling for new efficient and yet secure solutions.

At the heart of this challenge is the need to develop technologies and processes that both enhance individual passenger comfort and align with the interests of government authorities. With this in mind, there is a clear trend toward automated, contactless solutions – and in particular procedures that use biometric data and involve travelers more actively in security checks.