Industry Updates - Week of February 02, 2026
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TSA Is Expanding Touchless ID Technology to 50 New Airports
To use Touchless ID, travelers must have TSA PreCheck, be enrolled in their airline’s frequent flier program, and have a valid passport linked to their profile. Once opted in through the airline profile, eligible travelers flying
through participating airports will see a “Touchless ID” indicator on their mobile boarding pass, granting access to the dedicated lane.
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Delta Elevates Lounge Experience with Transformed Sky Clubs at PHL & ATL
Passenger-centric design drives lounge upgrades, featuring regionally inspired art, updated furniture, improved buffet flow, and more intuitive layouts across key hubs.
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Munich's Airport to Open Massive New Terminal in April
First announced in 2016, work officially began on the new 665 million EUR expansion in April 2019. The development predominantly focuses on the construction of a new pier that aims to provide a smoother handling experience for non-Shengen
traffic from operators such as Emirates, Etihad Airways, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Catahy Pacific and Qatar Airways, as well as a general passenger handling capacity of up to 6 million passengers per year.
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Avis Budget Closes Zipcar Car-sharing Service in the UK
Zipcar, which serves both business and leisure travelers and has about 650,000 members in the UK, will stop accepting new bookings, with member accounts deactivating on February 17. Parent company Avis Budget said the move is intended
to streamline operations and support long-term sustainability and growth.
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EU's New Entry/Exit System has had a Shaky Start
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is being rolled out to strengthen border security and track travelers who exceed the Schengen limit of 90 days within a 180-day period. Implementation has been complex, requiring new infrastructure at
border crossings. Many airports are now equipped with biometric kiosks, where visa-exempt travelers from the UK, US, and other non-EU countries must register their data. Registration thresholds rose from 10% to 35% on January 9, 2026, with full implementation
across EU borders expected in April 2026.
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