TSA Is Expanding Touchless ID Technology to 50 New Airports

"This spring, TSA is expanding its Touchless ID program to both regional and major air travel hubs across the US. The special security lanes use optional facial recognition technology to verify travelers' identities before they enter the security screening area, eliminating the need to show a physical ID or boarding pass. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, Southwest, and United all participate in the program."

"Passengers who are enrolled in the program have access to a special Touchless ID lane at the TSA checkpoint. When it's their turn, fliers simply step up to the kiosk where the TSA officer is, pause for a moment to look at the camera, and continue through to the screening area after a positive facial scan result. On average the process takes 10 seconds or less, making it a seamless option for travelers in a rush."

"Touchless ID is a partner program between TSA and US airlines, and it's currently available at 15 US airports. So far, the program is currently available at the following locations: Atlanta (ATL) Washington, DC (DCA) Denver (DEN) Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Detroit (DTW) Newark (EWR) New York-JFK Las Vegas (LAS) Los Angeles (LAX) New York LaGuardia (LGA) Chicago (ORD) Portland (PDX) San Francisco (SFO) Seattle (SEA) Salt Lake City (SLC)."

TSA is expanding its Touchless ID program to both regional and major U.S. airports, using optional facial-recognition kiosks to verify traveler identities before security. Enrolled passengers use a special Touchless ID lane where travelers step to a kiosk, look at the camera, and proceed after a positive facial scan, with the process taking about ten seconds or less. Participating carriers include American, Alaska, Delta, Southwest, and United. Touchless ID currently operates at 15 airports and will be added to 50 more, with initial spring 2026 rollouts prioritized at several large and regional hubs. Travelers opt in through their airline.

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