The FAA held 16 US airports under 20 delay programmes on October 15, 2026, with Seattle-Tacoma International as the worst hit. Peak average delays reached 61 minutes during the day.
Hamad International Airport and Qatar Airways launched a biometric Fast Pass system in 2026. The system covers more than 700 touchpoints to speed passenger processing.
Noi Bai International Airport launched a biometric check-in system in July 2026. The system uses facial recognition technology to speed passenger boarding.