# In-Air Customs Clearances On-Board Biometric Immigration Checks Coming to a Major Asian Airport By Michael Hines | Published 2011-12-01 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-board-biometric-immigration-checks References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/tourism_travel/malaysia-introduces-world’s-on-board-biometric-immigration-checks/) & [klia.my](http://www.klia.com.my/) Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport is rolling out the world's first on-board biometric immigration checks. The in-air checks will be run on a trial basis on low-risk flights coming into the airport's LCCT (Low-Cost Carrier Terminal). Malaysia may be a small country, but the LCCT still experiences a high volume of travelers, especially during peak travel times. Waits in the LCCT can reach as high as 45 minutes during these periods. The on-board biometric immigration checks would drastically slash wait times by checking in travelers on low-risk flights, the majority of which are operated by [AirAsia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-travel-apps). Once checked-in in the air, travelers would not be asked to see immigration officials again unless there is an issue. The eyes of the world, at least the [airline industry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ground-traffic-control-platform), will be on the program. If successful, it could pave the way for others just like it in countries around the world. Now if only they could find a way to drop bag fees. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **On-board Biometric Immigration Checks:** Opportunity for implementing biometric immigration checks on board flights, reducing wait times at airports. - **Low-risk Flight Checks:** Implementation of checks specifically for low-risk flights can expedite the immigration process and reduce congestion at airports. - **Technology-driven Airport Innovations:** Increasing adoption of technology in airports creates opportunities for implementing disruptive immigration clearance systems. ### Where This Applies - **Airline Industry:** Airlines can capitalize on the opportunity to collaborate with airports and governments to implement on-board biometric immigration checks. - **Airport Infrastructure:** Airports can invest in and adopt technologies that facilitate on-board immigration checks, improving passenger experience and reducing wait times. - **Biometric Technology:** Biometric technology providers can work with airports and airlines to develop and deploy innovative solutions for on-board immigration checks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Backed Airport Lanes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clear.md) - [Contactless Airport Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airport-shop.md) - [Aviation-Centric Facial Imaging Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facial-imaging-app.md) - [Digital Airline Tags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-bag-tags.md) - [AI-Travel Beauty Consultant Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genifique-ai.md) - [Updated Airport Baggage Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queenstown-airport.md) - [Seamless Biometric Payment Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastercard-1.md) - [Personalized Airport Assistance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skipq.md) - [Smartphone Passport ID Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-digital-id.md)