Passport-free travel is coming to 13 major U.K. airports. Here’s who can use it

The U.K. is rolling out facial recognition technology that eliminates routine passport scans for eligible travelers, although passengers must still carry their documents.

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BY María José Gutiérrez Chávez

Travelers flying through the United Kingdom may soon be able to keep their passports stowed away when crossing the border—but only at select locations.

The U.K. is deploying new contactless border control checkpoints at its 13 international airports, using the Seamless Gate system developed by global........

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