IRIS recognition.

Throw your passport in the bin and get some Optrex.
UK immigration control has now extended its Iris recognition system to both Gatwick North and South Terminals.

The system is designed to allow automated clearance through customs or immigration areas. You will of course have to register to be allowed to use the service, but so far its free ( very unlike UK Govt. ) However we are told that as with fingerprints we all have a unique iris print.

We guess that the 5 to 10 minute registration time may well be worth while if it means you can beat the queue on the way home.

Gatwick Airport management said that they were pleased with results so far and believe that the system will help improve matters greatly. 

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This Airport News article was created on 14th January 2008