What a nice treat to not have to wait in a long line at passport control yesterday upon return from Iceland.
I experienced the new Enhanced Passenger Processing. You can read about it here:
No need to show passports (unless you opt to skip the EPP). A quick face scan and you are on your way. You will be given a green EPP card that you will present later when walking through customs with your luggage.
There are agents at the scanners to help. I wasn’t asked any questions, but my sister was asked if she had more than $800 in souvenirs. She must look like the big shopper that she it. :-)
It looks like this new EPP is also available or soon to be available at other airports as well.
There is improved signage at O’Hare too. I’ll never forget the year I ended up in the VISA line by mistake.