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Miami Herald
5 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Travelers from Korea to Atlanta to get faster baggage screening
Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Travelers from Seoul to Atlanta soon will be able to more-quickly travel through security and perhaps make their connections more easily, thanks to a new partnership with the United States. U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced a collaboration with the Republic of Korea and aviation security authorities at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The partnership expands CBP's International Remote Baggage Screening program, which allows passengers traveling from Incheon International Airport to enter the United States faster, a press release said. "By leveraging advanced technology and enhancing our processes, we are driving innovation in air travel that adds an extra layer of security while streamlining the entry process for international travel," said Acting Executive Assistant Commissioner of CBP's Office of Field Operations Diane J. Sabatino in a statement. The new IRBS system X-rays travelers' luggage and transmits the scans to Atlanta so CBP can see them while the passengers are in flight. This prevents the passengers from having to re-check their bags when they land in Atlanta, which can take significant time. But CBP can still refer a passenger and their luggage for further inspection after landing. The program was first announced in April 2025 and began operations at the Los Angeles International Airport for flights arriving from Sydney International Airport, in Australia. Sabatino said in April that the program will eventually roll out to other airports and countries. Copyright 2025 UPI News Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
UPI
5 days ago
- Business
- UPI
Travelers from Korea to Atlanta to get faster baggage screening
Soon visitors from Seoul to Atlanta will be able to speed through the arrival process and more easily make their conneciton with the International Remote Baggage Screening Program. The program began in April in Los Angeles with visitors from Sydney. File Photo (2022) by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Travelers from Seoul to Atlanta soon will be able to more-quickly travel through security and perhaps make their connections more easily, thanks to a new partnership with the United States. U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced a collaboration with the Republic of Korea and aviation security authorities at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The partnership expands CBP's International Remote Baggage Screening program, which allows passengers traveling from Incheon International Airport to enter the United States faster, a press release said. "By leveraging advanced technology and enhancing our processes, we are driving innovation in air travel that adds an extra layer of security while streamlining the entry process for international travel," said Acting Executive Assistant Commissioner of CBP's Office of Field Operations Diane J. Sabatino in a statement. The new IRBS system X-rays travelers' luggage and transmits the scans to Atlanta so CBP can see them while the passengers are in flight. This prevents the passengers from having to re-check their bags when they land in Atlanta, which can take significant time. But CBP can still refer a passenger and their luggage for further inspection after landing. The program was first announced in April 2025 and began operations at the Los Angeles International Airport for flights arriving from Sydney International Airport, in Australia. Sabatino said in April that the program will eventually roll out to other airports and countries.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
International baggage screening goes remote for 'secure, streamlined travel'
April 9 (UPI) -- A new and faster way to screen international baggage at U.S. airports could help passengers make their connecting flights. U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Tuesday it will begin testing a new remote screening process that will allow passengers arriving in the United States from foreign airports to go straight to another gate or terminal, without having to re-check their luggage. Instead, CBP personnel will review checked baggage X-ray images remotely, from security images taken at international airports of origin, before the plane lands. Only those bags referred by CBP for further inspection will be pulled. "This proactive approach enables CBP to assess potential security risks more effectively and expedites the processing of arriving flights," the agency said. "As part of our innovation efforts in air travel, CBP is leveraging technology to enhance baggage inspections to further secure and streamline travel," added Acting Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane Sabatino of CBP's Office of Field Operations. CBP is currently testing its International Remote Baggage Screening initiative with American Airlines' daily flight from Sydney International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If all goes according to plan, the new process will be expanded to other routes and airlines in the future. The new international screening process does not change current Transportation Security Administration screening requirements or how bags are checked onto flights. And while security protocols at foreign airports will also remain the same, the new CBP process is expected to reduce wait times and improve the overall travel experience for passengers who need to make connecting flights. "The International Remote Baggage Screening initiative is a significant step forward in modernizing our processes," added Sabatino, "and providing a secure and seamless experience for international travelers."
Miami Herald
09-04-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
International baggage screening goes remote for ‘secure, streamlined travel'
April 9 (UPI) -- A new and faster way to screen international baggage at U.S. airports could help passengers make their connecting flights. U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Tuesday it will begin testing a new remote screening process that will allow passengers arriving in the United States from foreign airports to go straight to another gate or terminal, without having to re-check their luggage. Instead, CBP personnel will review checked baggage X-ray images remotely, from security images taken at international airports of origin, before the plane lands. Only those bags referred by CBP for further inspection will be pulled. "This proactive approach enables CBP to assess potential security risks more effectively and expedites the processing of arriving flights," the agency said. "As part of our innovation efforts in air travel, CBP is leveraging technology to enhance baggage inspections to further secure and streamline travel," added Acting Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane Sabatino of CBP's Office of Field Operations. CBP is currently testing its International Remote Baggage Screening initiative with American Airlines' daily flight from Sydney International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If all goes according to plan, the new process will be expanded to other routes and airlines in the future. The new international screening process does not change current Transportation Security Administration screening requirements or how bags are checked onto flights. And while security protocols at foreign airports will also remain the same, the new CBP process is expected to reduce wait times and improve the overall travel experience for passengers who need to make connecting flights. "The International Remote Baggage Screening initiative is a significant step forward in modernizing our processes," added Sabatino, "and providing a secure and seamless experience for international travelers." Copyright 2025 UPI News Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New American Airlines program makes international layovers way less annoying
American Airlines is working to make international travel easier. A pilot program with U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Tuesday will allow some passengers connecting from international to domestic flights to skip collecting and re-checking their bags. The program, called International Remote Baggage Screening, will allow passengers arriving in the U.S. and connecting to domestic flights to proceed straight from passport control to the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint. The bags will still be screened to ensure everything that's packed meets existing regulations, but they will automatically be checked through to the next flight. The program is being trialed on flights leaving Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport in Australia and arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). 'We are excited to collaborate with CBP on this innovative initiative,' Vice President of Global Corporate Security at American Airlines Gary Tomasulo said in a statement. 'By leveraging advanced technology and working with Sydney Airport and our vendor partners BagCheck and Brock Solutions, we are enhancing safety and security while streamlining the CBP baggage inspection process to make global travel smoother and more convenient for our customers.' In its press release, American Airlines did not mention plans for expanding the trial to other routes or airports at this stage. American Airlines also announced in February a trial program to make connecting easier for passengers transiting through London's Heathrow Airport. Previously, passengers would have to clear security again after arriving in London before connecting to another international flight. Still, under the One Stop Security pilot, American Airlines passengers from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport arriving at Heathrow terminal 3 or 5 will not need a secondary security screening before connecting to another flight. Zach Wichter is a travel reporter and writes the Cruising Altitude column for USA TODAY. He is based in New York and you can reach him at zwichter@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: American Airlines trials streamlined international bag process
