TSA Is Expanding Touchless ID to 45 More Airports-Here's Where You'll See It in 2026

"The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will expand a touchless identification process for members of its TSA PreCheck program during airport screening to dozens of new airports this year. The TSA PreCheck Touchless ID line has been popping up at large airports across the country and is currently available at 20 different locations. But this year, the agency confirmed to Travel + Leisure it will expand the program to 45 new airports from Boston to San Diego and beyond."

"The program allows travelers to use a biometric scan of their face during airport security without the need to pull out their driver's license or passport. Eligible TSA PreCheck passengers must opt in to the program with participating carriers by entering their passport information and known traveler numbers into their airline profile. Several major airlines are part of the program, including American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines."

The TSA PreCheck Touchless ID program uses facial biometric scans to let eligible passengers pass through security without presenting a physical ID. Enrollment requires passengers to opt in by adding passport details and known traveler numbers to participating airline profiles. The program currently operates at 20 locations and will expand to 45 additional airports, covering major hubs and smaller regional fields across the United States. Major carriers including American, Alaska, Delta, Southwest, and United participate. Airport security technology is advancing with other biometric solutions such as Clear's eGates and TSA deployments of newer screening equipment.

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