07/10/2026
🇬🇧✈️ UK AIRPORTS INTRODUCE CONTACTLESS eGATES!
Travelling through UK airports is about to become faster and easier. 🛂📱
From 6 October 2026, the UK is beginning the rollout of new contactless eGates, starting at East Midlands Airport.
🔹 Your photo is captured at the gate
🔹 Your details are checked automatically
🔹 The gate can open without scanning your passport
🔹 The new system is expected to make processing up to 25% faster
🔹 The rollout will expand to other UK airports, including Manchester, Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham and Luton, with upgrades expected by early 2027.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: You must still carry your passport when travelling. You will need it for check-in and boarding, and it may still be required for additional checks.
👤 Eligibility: The contactless system is initially being introduced for British citizens, with other nationalities already eligible for eGates expected to be added during the rollout.
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