Zipping Through Customs
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One of AOL Fishbowl Labs’ newest startups is Airside Mobile, a company that’s been tackling air travel since 2009. Founders Hans Miller (pictured) and Adam Tsao are working on a new app to launch this summer that lets travelers skip the two- to five-hour Customs line. The app goes beyond what Customs has already done with its Global Entry membership program where travelers pay $100, provide background check info, and fingerprints, and get fast-tracked through the process. Travelers can input all their security info into Airside Mobile’s app, which sends it to Customs for an encrypted and coded answer within minutes. No pre-registration, fees, or background checks will be required.
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Airside Mobile worked with HMSHost to develop B4 You Board in 2011 to deliver food to travelers at gates at five airports. Hans says the six-person company is trying to address one of the biggest pain points of travel: waiting in long lines, whether for Customs, food, or other parts of the travel experience. Airside Mobile is working closely with Customs and Border Patrol and airport authorities. The CIT-backed company is offering the apps for free to consumers and is working on extending its revenue models, including licensing agreements. The Customs app will be tested at a “major airport” for its pilot release.