Technological advances are continuing to show that biometric data is the future of travel, from CAT-2 scanners to the upcoming EES system . Now, sources are reporting that American Airlines is furthering this notion after being the first carrier at JFK Airport to implement the new EPP (Enhanced Passenger Processing) facial recognition system , alongside U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

“CBP is committed to enhancing national security while streamlining lawful travel,” said CBP’s Acting Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino. “By leveraging advanced technologies and mobile applications, we are transforming inspections at airports into a seamless, touchless process, enabling faster risk identification and efficient processing of legitimate visitors.”

What is EPP?

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