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In Sydney Airport, Your Face Is Your Passport
Passengers on selected Qantas international flights at Sydney Airport will be able to use facial recognition technology for the most parts of their trip. The technology will streamline processes and enable travelers to use their faces as their passports.
Orlando International Airport Will Be The First To Require Facial Scanning For All Travelers
Orlando International Airport is set to have a facial recognition system in place by the end of 2018. This makes the airport the first one in the country to require a face scan upon entry and exit on international flights.
United Airlines Cleared By Aviation Police Over David Dao Case
David Dao was "violent" and "verbally abusive" before the aviation officers showed up, according to aviation police investigations. Chicago's inspector general and aviation commissioner are also working to give clarity to the case's details.
Brits Traveling To U.S. Will Be Asked For Social Media Usernames, Passwords, Phone Contacts
Tourists visiting the U.S. might be searched for their phones and passwords upon entering the country. Those who wouldn't comply with the policy will be declined entry to the U.S.
Airbus 350-900 Graces Mumbai's International Airport
Ethiopian Airlines brought the new Airbus 350-900 XWB to Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. The initiative is seen to boost economic trade and ties between Africa and India.
Movies Await Passengers At Portland International Airport's Microcinema
The Hollywood Theatre at PDX has a 1920s-themed neon pavilion and a seating arrangement good for 49 people and a $200,000 state-of-the-art technology that awaits moviegoers.
US Airports To Conduct More Meticulous Body Searches
U.S. airport security workers have discovered that many people still have gotten passed through the security point while carrying dangerous weapons with them. To help curb the issue, the Transport Security Administration (TSA) has changed the policy of body searches for a more rigorous screening process.
This Airport Jacket MIght Be The Answer To Excess Baggage Problems
Why have your luggage checked in when you can just wear it with the new Airport Jacket that has 14 deep pockets that could carry items up to 15 kg. Manufacturing company, Juice Promotions Australia, wants tourists to have a seamless travel experience by getting rid of excess baggage problems.
China To Collect Fingerprints Of Tourists
As an added security measure in airports, foreign visitors in China will have their fingerprints collected and capture facial images of passport holders with ages 14 to 70 years old starting this week. The new policy will take effect first in Shenzhen airport before rolling out nationwide.
Airport Terminal For Pets Soon To Open In JFK
An airport terminal for pets is soon to open at the John F. Kennedy International Airport, to cater and provide a safe and healthy environment for animals on the go.
Airline Tray Tables Become Artists' Canvas
Upon boarding Delta Air Lines 767 you'll find its tray tables turned into works of art that "celebrates themes of optimism, travel, refreshment, and happiness." In cooperation with the Coca-Cola Company, Delta invited 12 artists around the world to showcase their works 35,000 feet above the ground.
India To Change Names Of Its Airports For Tourists Who Are Not Familiar With Indian Personalities
India proposed to change the names of its airports according to their respective cities instead of famous Indian personalities and historical figures to lessen confusion among travelers. At the moment, the country has airport names like Veer Savarkar International Airport, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport and Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport that have foreign guests shaking their heads in confusion.
Airport Gym Workouts Now Open For Frequent Fliers With Long Layovers
Some major US airports are planning to build gyms so that frequent fliers will now be able to do workouts during their long stopovers.
UK Parking Rates Skyrocket; Draws Rage Among The Public And Airlines Sector
UK airports are charging travelers double than their usual car park rates when they want their vehicles to stay put on the venue grounds upon vacationing on school breaks and summer peaks. The recent move to increase park charges has angered the public and some airline officials, even calling it outrageous profiteering.
Discovered Radiation Clouds Threaten Air Passengers
Scientists have discovered the existence of radiation clouds and are concerned with the safety and health risk of passengers exposed to the rays. A flight across the skies could mean twice as much exposure than that of dental radiation rays.
