The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) has launched Enhanced Passenger Processing, a next generation biometric initiative developed in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to transform the international arrivals experience.
Integrated into the arrivals process for US citizens, Enhanced Passenger Processing uses advanced biometric technology to verify traveller identities in real time. The system is designed to enable eligible passengers to proceed through inspections more efficiently while maintaining robust security standards at one of the United States’ busiest international gateways.
To support deployment, The New Terminal One has partnered with iProov, a global biometric solutions provider, working in coordination with CBP. Travellers are not required to enrol in advance or pay to use the service and may opt out at any time in favour of the standard CBP inspection process.
The initiative forms part of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s 19 billion dollar transformation of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) into a world class gateway. The wider redevelopment programme includes two new terminals, the modernisation and expansion of two existing terminals, a new ground transportation centre and a simplified roadway network.
Marisa Von Wieding, Vice President of Operations at The New Terminal One, said: “Technology and innovation are central to New Terminal One’s mission to redefine the travel experience.” She added that the partnership with CBP has helped set a new benchmark for efficiency in international travel.
Francis J. Russo, Director of Field Operations for the New York Field Office, said the programme strengthens border security while improving the traveller experience. Andrew Bud, founder and CEO of iProov, said the system enables faster processing, shorter wait times and improved throughput for officers.
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