By: Timothy M. Walsh, GCR Inc.
In 2013, nearly 8.8 million travelers passed through the international terminal at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), according to Houston Airport System statistics. To simplify customs operations -- and the traveler experience for Canadian and U.S. citizens -- the Houston Airport System has implemented the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Automated Passport Control (APC).
When arriving at IAH for their international flights, these travelers can use one of the 20 self-service kiosks, which collect traveler information and transfer it to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for law enforcement and border inspection purposes. Passengers simply place their passport on the scanning pad of the kiosk, and then answer several questions. The data is sent electronically to one of the screening officers on duty, minimizing both the effort required from the passenger and the chance for erroneous information to enter the system.
The kiosks collect passengers’ passport and flight information, declaration data; and they take photos, issue receipts to the passengers and scan fingerprints. The passengers proceed with their passport and receipt to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer for final verification. No previous registration is required to use these kiosks.
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