British Airways is trying out biometric technology for international flights, making them the first UK airline to do so.

The technology enables fliers within the trial to "smartly" travel through the airport without having to show their passport, according to reporting from Travel Industry Wire.

The Hopper travel app has taken a $96 million follow-on investment from Capital One Financial Corp.Reporting from Reuters said that partial funds go toward building the social commerce business and aiming it at younger travelers.

Hopper also said the investment would grow its business-to-business unit. This includes creating fintech products and travel portals for Capital One and similar partners.