Face recognition technology used at Gatwick Airport
The government's bid to tighten up Britain's borders and strengthen security at airports has received a boost, after an Iris Recognition Immigration System (IRIS) was opened at Gatwick Airport.
IRIS implements biometric technology, allowing flyers to look into a camera at an automated barrier where, if recognised, they can pass through.
Registered passengers will be able to enter the UK quickly and securely, as British airports continue to try and improve the flying experience for their passengers.
Gatwick Airport is one of the UK's busiest, representing around 14 per cent of total passengers passing through British airports.
Many flyers, already benefiting from the fine array of airport hotels and airport parking areas available across the UK, will also find the convenience of IRIS improves travelling.
Immigration minister Liam Byrne said: "We are significantly toughening Britain's borders. Iris recognition barriers combine speed and maximum security to let positively vetted passengers travel faster.
"Soon we will also see uniformed officers with new powers at airports across the UK."
Andy Flower, managing director of BAA Gatwick, added: "We look forward to encouraging more passengers to use this state of the art technology to help ease their journey through the airport."
IRIS implements biometric technology, allowing flyers to look into a camera at an automated barrier where, if recognised, they can pass through.
Registered passengers will be able to enter the UK quickly and securely, as British airports continue to try and improve the flying experience for their passengers.
Gatwick Airport is one of the UK's busiest, representing around 14 per cent of total passengers passing through British airports.
Many flyers, already benefiting from the fine array of airport hotels and airport parking areas available across the UK, will also find the convenience of IRIS improves travelling.
Immigration minister Liam Byrne said: "We are significantly toughening Britain's borders. Iris recognition barriers combine speed and maximum security to let positively vetted passengers travel faster.
"Soon we will also see uniformed officers with new powers at airports across the UK."
Andy Flower, managing director of BAA Gatwick, added: "We look forward to encouraging more passengers to use this state of the art technology to help ease their journey through the airport."
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Posted by Graham Greenaway on the 18/05/2007 12:31:07
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