13 UK airports launch Amadeus contactless border checks
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On 19 October 2026, Amadeus Newsroom announced that the UK has launched contactless border clearance at 13 international airports, using the Amadeus Seamless Gates system. Eligible travellers do not need to scan their passports on entry: the system takes a photo as the traveller approaches the eGate and verifies it against immigration, travel and passport information; once verification passes, the gate opens; only when further checks are needed must the passport be placed down or the case be handled by UK Border Force personnel. East Midlands Airport has already gone live, and all eGates are planned to be upgraded by early 2027. The measure initially targets UK citizens, with a phased expansion to eligible foreign citizens later.
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- Amadeus NewsroomSelectedAmadeus Seamless Gates supports contactless clearance at 13 UK airports
The UK has launched contactless border clearance at 13 international airports using Amadeus Seamless Gates, allowing eligible travellers to enter without scanning their passports. The system takes a photo as travellers approach the eGate and verifies it against immigration, travel and passport information; once verification passes, the gate opens. A passport needs to be placed only when further checks are required, or the case is handed to UK Border Force personnel. East Midlands Airport is already live, all eGates are scheduled to be upgraded by early 2027, and the scheme initially targets UK citizens before being phased in for eligible foreign nationals.