Airports worldwide have started using facial recognition software to scan the faces of passengers, in what they say is an effort to try and speed up boarding times and overall efficiency of the travel experience.
There are a growing number of airlines that have sought to embrace this technology and move toward using biometric identification as part of the overall travel experience. It might not be that long before the common mode of traveling no longer requires bringing your passport with you, because you'll only need to scan your finger, eye, or your face.
And Orlando International Airport is reportedly becoming the very first airport in the country to require their passengers to scan their face for all arriving and departing international flights. And this is for all travelers--including US citizens.
The facial recognition software isn't without its faults and critics maintain that they've been frequently shown to make inaccurate findings. The system can be unreliable and there are real security and privacy risks involved. Regardless of the concerns for any possible inefficiency with the system however, we can see that there is a growing prevalence for the use of this sort of technology.
Companies that have already embraced the facial recognition software, such as Lufthansa, have insisted that it's going to help them get people onto the plane much quicker.
It has frequently been said that someday soon, scanning your eye, face, or finger, might replace showing your boarding pass or passport. For some travelers who've already experienced using the system, they have already said that they are in favor of embracing this technology. Though, for those who aren't eager to become familiarized with it, they'll likely adjust their travel plans, until they aren't left with any option.
This technology has already been used at airports in places like the United States, Singapore, and at dozens of airports in China.
Sources:
https://thepointsguy.com/news/mco-will-conduct-face-scans/
http://krcrtv.com/news/nation-world/orlando-international-airport-to-scan-faces-of-us-citizens
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-43962881
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http://techwireasia.com/2018/04/facial-recognition-is-widely-adopted-in-chinas-airports/
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https://www.itnews.com.au/news/sydney-airport-to-run-face-recognition-throughout-terminals-492171
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