May 30th, 2009 at 10:00AM: Non-U.S. citizens flying from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport will now have to leave their fingerprints as they leave the country. The objective, of course, is to prevent the use of forged or otherwise fraudulent documents, curb identity theft and apprehend "criminals and immigration violators."
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DHS biometric program begins in Atlanta and Detroit
May 30th, 2009 at 10:00AM: Non-U.S. citizens flying from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport will now have to leave their fingerprints as they leave the country. The objective, of course, is to prevent the use of forged or otherwise fraudulent documents, curb identity theft and apprehend "criminals and immigration violators."
"Collecting biometrics allows us to ...Clear Traveler: Register for a Fast Pass Through Airport Security
Sep 18th, 2007 at 2:15PM: Willy wrote about the Clear Registered Traveler Program in February, but last week when I heard yet another story about someone who keeps getting pulled in for hours of questioning because of his name, I wondered if this pass might help fix that situation.
Let's say you're one of those people whose names (or looks) gets you stopped for hours of questioning each time you meet up with airport ...Using Technology to Improve Airports
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Aug 19th, 2007 at 1:12PM: The Airport of Tomorrow isn't coming fast enough.
Unlike most everything else in life, airports have actually gotten worse in today's modern age. All the technology has only managed to slow things down and raise stress levels.
Things have got to get better, however.
According to Michael Dumiak writing for Fast Company, Siemens is working hard to make this happen.
Dumiak highlights how the ...
