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UK introduces passport-free airport e-gates
Summary
The roll-out of passport-free e-gates has begun at UK airports, letting passengers pass through without showing their passports. The system uses facial technology to check travellers against verified immigration, travel and passport information.
Latest: The UK started rolling out passport-free e-gates at airports, using facial recognition technology to verify travelers' identities.
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How it unfolded
Tuesday 6 October
The UK started rolling out passport-free e-gates at airports, using facial recognition technology to verify travelers' identities.