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American Airlines teams up with CBP for baggage screening initiative
American Airlines is trialing a partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to streamline travel on international connecting flights.
Through International Remote Baggage Screening (IRBS), passengers arriving in the US from select international airports will no longer have to claim their checked baggage in the CBP Customs Hall and recheck it with American for their connecting flight.
Instead, after clearing CBP Passport Control, passengers will proceed directly to a TSA checkpoint and then will continue to their connecting flight.
It is designed to reduce connection times and improve the overall travel experience.
IRBS leverages advanced technology to allow the baggage screening process to be done remotely.
The initiative does not change any existing passenger screening requirements.
American Airlines, CBP and the Sydney Airport Authority have begun piloting the initiative on the airline’s daily flight from Sydney to Los Angeles International Airport.
American and CBP expect it process to expand to other cities.
“We are excited to collaborate with CBP on this innovative initiative,” said Gary Tomasulo, VP of Global Corporate Security at American.
“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.”
The initiative is part of CBP’s broader Airport Modernization Plan, which aims to improve security and traveler experiences through tech advancements.
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