British Airways tests new smart technology for passport-free travel: What is it

British Airways is allowing UK passengers to travel to foreign countries without using their passports upon departure. The company became the first UK-based airline service to use smart technology for travelling abroad. British Airways has shared its plans to begin the biometric technology trial for international flights from Terminal 5 of London’s Heathrow airport. UK passengers will be able to scan their face, passport and boarding pass on their smartphones or tablets before boarding the flight for the first time.

British Airways passport-free travel tech: How it works
In a press release, the airline said that it installed Smart Bio-Pod cameras at the mentioned airport terminal to verify the identity of the passengers arriving at the airport in less than three seconds. This new smart tech will let users keep their passports in their pockets until they have reached their destination.