Biometrics coming soon to an airport near you

From Washington Technology:

Canada-DHS pilot program to use iris scanning:

"The Canada Border Service Agency, which is working on a Registered Traveler-style pilot program with the U.S. Homeland Security Department, is implementing iris-scanning technology at Canadian airports to verify the identity of travelers.

The program, called Nexus Air, will begin in November at Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver, British Columbia, before rollout at other Canadian airports for a yearlong trial. ...

Nexus Air builds on Canada’s Canpass Air program, which has 4,000 members and also uses iris scanning. As in the U.S. Transportation Security Administration’s Registered Travel pilot program, frequent fliers enroll in Canpass Air -- and soon Nexus Air -- by volunteering personal information and submitting to an iris scan. In return, they can then enjoy expedited check-in and customs screening. "