FAAN will start deploying the V-Pass facial recognition system at Nigerian domestic airports in July 2026. The program aims to standardize biometric processing nationwide.
Hamad International Airport and Qatar Airways launched a biometric Fast Pass system in 2026. The system features over 700 biometric touchpoints to streamline passenger screening.
Ryanair canceled over 1,000 flights in September 2026 after two UK air traffic control failures. More than 1,300 flights were grounded on September 8 alone at major UK airports.