They will continue working at London's Heathrow and Gatwick airports until after the 2012 Olympics.
A UK Border Agency spokeswoman said the government was reviewing the use of the scanners in the light of new technology.
The Iris Recognition Immigration System (IRIS) was first introduced into Heathrow in 2005 and rolled out at Birmingham, Gatwick and Manchester in the following year.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Two UK Airports Turn Off Iris Scanners
This seems to be more a question of modality going forward than a rejection of biometrics.
Birmingham and Manchester Scrap Iris for Frequent Traveler (BBC)
