The United Kingdom is deploying facial recognition technology at 13 major airports that allows eligible travelers to bypass routine passport scans when crossing the border. Passengers using the system must still carry their physical passports even though they won't need to present them for scanning at these checkpoints.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-19
A technical issue with UK air traffic control triggered widespread flight cancellations, leaving some passengers stuck aboard grounded planes for hours. One British Airways passenger described being served her starter course on the Heathrow tarmac after her New York-bound flight was cancelled with no stairs available to disembark. She was rebooked on an alternative route via Copenhagen, delaying her arrival by more than a day.
bbc.com
· 2026-09-08