BigBear.ai's Biometric System Slashes Airport Wait Times to 10 Seconds at Chicago O'Hare

Biometric Technology Deployment Speeds Up Border Processing

Travelers arriving at Chicago O'Hare International Airport are experiencing dramatically faster entry, thanks to the recent rollout of BigBear.ai’s veriScan™ biometric identity platform. Deployed in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) under the Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) program, this system uses artificial intelligence-driven facial recognition to confirm travelers’ identities in real time.

Before this implementation, average entry processing at major U.S. airports could take up to 60 seconds per person. BigBear.ai’s veriScan™ has cut that time down to just 10 seconds—offering both security and convenience for returning U.S. citizens. This improvement marks a significant leap for airports seeking to manage record travel volumes without sacrificing safety or efficiency.

Real-Time Impact: Faster, More Secure Arrivals at One of America's Busiest Airports

O'Hare is one of the nation’s top gateways for international travelers. BigBear.ai’s partnership with the Chicago Department of Aviation and CBP marks a notable step forward in passenger processing—delivering secure identity verification with minimal disruption. According to CBP, airports already using this AI-enabled EPP platform nationwide have observed measurable improvements, most notably:

AI in Action: Combining Security With Efficiency

“Border security starts with trusted identity,” noted BigBear.ai CEO Kevin McAleenan, highlighting how this technology brings confidence and operational reliability to one of America’s most vital transportation hubs. For travelers, the change is tangible—shorter wait times and a smoother arrival experience. For security agencies, veriScan™ brings a robust, real-time digital check that bolsters national security.

It’s a clear sign of where border control is headed: using artificial intelligence not only to strengthen oversight, but to remove long bottlenecks from the passenger experience. BigBear.ai’s continued work in AI for defense, national security, and infrastructure points toward broader adoption of these tools in coming years.

Looking Ahead: BigBear.ai’s Role in Future Travel Technology

The rapid, successful integration at Chicago O'Hare suggests more major airports could follow suit as pressure mounts to modernize and streamline border processes. Investors and industry observers should watch for similar AI deployments, not just for international travel but potentially for other areas where high-volume identity verification is required.

While forward-looking statements always come with uncertainty, BigBear.ai’s implementation demonstrates that smart technology can simultaneously raise the bar for both speed and security in critical infrastructure.

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