Alex Jones Live reported on Oct. 12, 2026, that the UK government is presenting contactless facial recognition at airports as a time-saving measure for travelers.
The excerpt says facial scanning reduces the time required for a check by about five seconds compared with the 20-to-25 seconds previously needed at an eGate. It does not identify which airports are involved, explain how the technology will be used, or provide supporting data for the timing comparison. The excerpt also does not specify whether facial recognition is replacing passport checks altogether or changing one part of the airport process.
The available material is limited to a short excerpt, so the scope and status of the reported change could not be established from it.
