Henry Harteveldt, a travel industry analyst for Atmosphere Research deemed this the year that could be the "tipping point" for widespread biometrics use in air travel. Time-consuming airport rituals like security screening, leaving your luggage at bag drop and even boarding a plane may soon only require your face, "helping to reduce waiting times and stress for travelers," he said.
Biometric technology is expanding at airports across the United States and the world and transforming the way we move through them, from checking a bag to boarding the plane.