The New Terminal One at JFK International Airport, in partnership with the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), has announced the launch of Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP), a biometrics initiative aimed at enhancing the international arrivals experience.
The integration of EPP is expected to support more efficient identity verification for US citizens at international arrivals. Using advanced biometric technology, travelers’ identities are confirmed in real time, allowing eligible travelers to move through inspections more efficiently while maintaining strong security standards.
New Terminal One partnered with iProov to assist with the deployment.
Marisa Von Wieding, vice president of operations for The New Terminal One at JFK, said that the milestone “reflects our commitment to delivering a seamless and secure journey for our guests.”
She continued, “Our partnership with US Customs and Border Protection has been instrumental in bringing this capability to life and setting a new benchmark for efficiency and facilitation in international travel.”
Francesco J Russo, director of field operations for CBP’s New York Field Office, commented, “This technology allows CBP officers to verify identities more efficiently, reduce wait times for US citizens, and better allocate resources – enabling officers to focus more time and attention on higher-risk travelers while maintaining a safe, orderly and secure arrivals process at one of the nation’s busiest international gateways.”
Travelers will not have to enroll in advance or pay to participate in EPP. They will be able to opt out, should they prefer to proceed with the standard CBP inspection process.
Andrew Bud, the founder and CEO of iProov, said, “Our biometrics systems have already delivered outstanding results for US border operations at numerous ports of entry, processing millions of on-the-move travelers. Travelers are crossing the border in a few seconds, without needing to wait in long lines or fumble for documentation. Notably, officers can process families and groups together, including those with children or those using wheelchairs. Better traveler experiences, shorter wait times, higher throughput per officer – a win for all stakeholders at New Terminal One.”
The New Terminal One is a key component of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s US$19bn transformation of JFK Airport, which will include two new terminals, the modernization and expansion of two existing terminals, a new ground transportation center and an entirely new, simplified roadway network.
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