Who doesn’t want to get through airport security as fast as possible? Thus, over 20 million Americans have enrolled in TSA PreCheck—but lately, that’s not enough to steer clear of long queues.
Introducing, TSA PreCheck Touchless ID, the agency’s newest solution for a more expedited security screening process. The program promises to be the fastest way to verify a traveler’s ID.
What is TSA PreCheck Touchless ID?
TSA PreCheck Touchless ID involves facial comparison technology to move through dedicated lines quicker and more efficiently. Images are not used for law enforcement, surveillance, or other entities, TSA assures. All personal data and images are deleted 24 hours after a traveler’s scheduled flight departure.
How to enroll in TSA PreCheck Touchless ID?
The program is available to TSA PreCheck members at select security checkpoints and airports so long as they have a valid passport. However, members must opt-in with a participating airline: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, or Alaska Airlines. Therefore, travelers must have an active profile with one of the above.
Where is TSA PreCheck Touchless ID available?
Participating airlines and locations with TSA PreCheck Touchless ID include:
- American Airlines (ATL, DCA, DEN, DFW, LAS, LGA, PDX, SEA, SLC)
- Delta Air Lines (ATL, DCA, DEN, DTW, JFK, LAS, LAX, LGA, PDX, SEA, SLC)
- United Airlines (ATL, DCA, DEN, EWR, LAS, LAX, LGA, ORD, PDX, SEA, SFO, SLC)
- Alaska Airlines (ATL, DCA, DEN, LAX, PDX, SEA)
How to use TSA PreCheck Touchless ID at the airport?
Utilizing TSA PreCheck Touchless ID once you’re enrolled is simple with these three steps:
- Add your Known Traveler Number (KTN), valid passport number, country and then select “OPT IN” on your airline profile or at airline check-in.
- Ensure your boarding pass has a TSA PreCheck Touchless ID indicator on it so you can be granted access to the dedicated line
- You must have your physical ID handy in case you are asked to present it to a TSO
How does TSA PreCheck differ from TSA PreCheck Touchless ID?
According to TSA, TSA PreCheck Touchless ID is more convenient, secure, efficient and private.
