DFW to introduce Immigration Kiosks for AUS citizens from June 1

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DFW has been upgrading its customs and immigration processing facilities and from June 1, Australian citizens will be able to use automated kiosks involving passport swipes and a biometric reading of fingerprints"

Apologies if this was already posted, but I consider this a significant piece of news for traveling to the USA.

There is also more in the article about QF using A380's to DFW.

 

[TomVexille]

Sounds like the kiosks already available for US citizens at ORD

 

[straitman]

But what about LAX?

 

[Mal]

Great move. Finally recognition for the rights we have given US e-passport holders.

 

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Have just passed through DFW and can confirm that the kiosks can be used for Australian e-passports.

They take a photo and finger prints, and also ask the same questions as on the paper form. The staff on the ground may refer to them as ETSA kiosks rather than e - gates.

Certainly made the process much smoother. .

 

[QPProletarian]

Any news on LAX?

 

[ftm]

Have just passed through DFW and can confirm that the kiosks can be used for Australian e-passports.

They take a photo and finger prints, and also ask the same questions as on the paper form. The staff on the ground may refer to them as ETSA kiosks rather than e - gates.

Certainly made the process much smoother. .

Fantastic. Heading through there on Friday, so look forward to taking advantage of it.