The New York Times – Travel:
More than 80 percent of all travelers entering the U.S. are now verified by facial recognition. The loss of older, seemingly more convenient methods has many perplexed. And then there are the privacy issues.
Category: Customs and Border Protection (US)
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Revelry and Unease in Alaska as Cruises Return
The New York Times – Travel:
Ships are carrying fewer passengers than they did before the pandemic, but in port towns where the bulk of the economy depends on cruise travel, business owners say they are “grateful for what we have.”
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Meet the Canine Officers Guarding American Agriculture
The New York Times – Travel:
With international travel returning to prepandemic levels, these floppy-eared hounds are sniffing out deadly diseases and pests at border crossings one mango or sausage at a time.
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Facial Recognition at Airports: What You Need to Know
The New York Times – Travel:
Customs officials aim to save time and increase security by ramping up the use of facial recognition. But what about privacy? A biometrics specialist weighs in.
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International Arrivals Surge Under New U.S. Travel Rules
The New York Times – Travel:
A number of airlines added flights, and there is optimism in the travel industry for a bigger bump in traffic over the winter holidays.