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In certain NYC airports, even TSA PreCheck lines face delays, prompting the utilization of touchless ID technology.

Expedite your passage through airport security at JFK and LGA with TSA PreCheck Touchless ID—the quickest option yet.

In NYC Airports, even PreCheck lines slow down, momentum is carried forward with touchless...
In NYC Airports, even PreCheck lines slow down, momentum is carried forward with touchless identification processes.

In certain NYC airports, even TSA PreCheck lines face delays, prompting the utilization of touchless ID technology.

Introducing TSA PreCheck Touchless ID: A Revolutionary Approach to Airport Security

In an effort to streamline the airport security process, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has introduced a new solution: TSA PreCheck Touchless ID. This innovative technology, currently available at over 15 major US airports and supported by several major airlines, promises a faster, more efficient, and touchless security screening experience for TSA PreCheck members.

How TSA PreCheck Touchless ID Works

To enroll and use TSA PreCheck Touchless ID, you must first be a TSA PreCheck member and then opt in to the Touchless ID program through a participating airline’s profile. This can typically be done by updating your airline account online or opting in during mobile app check-in for an eligible flight. Your airline profile must contain your Known Traveler Number (KTN) and valid passport information, which allows the government to match your live photo with previously submitted identity documents.

Once enrolled and opted in, when you arrive at a participating airport’s Touchless ID lane, a TSA officer directs you to a biometric facial scanner. The scanner captures a live image and compares it against your government-stored images, such as your passport photo, using facial recognition technology. This process removes the need for physical ID cards or boarding passes during security screening, significantly speeding up identity verification and security checks (up to 2.5 times faster than normal lanes).

Key Features of TSA PreCheck Touchless ID

  • Enrollment: Must be a TSA PreCheck member and opt in via airline profile (American, Delta, United, Alaska Airlines are key participants).
  • Profile update: Add KTN and passport data to your airline account.
  • Usage at airport: Proceed to the Touchless ID lane at designated checkpoints; TSA uses biometric cameras for identity verification.
  • Participation: Voluntary and you can opt out anytime.
  • Availability: Currently at 15+ major U.S. airports including LGA, JFK, ATL, DEN, SFO, SEA, among others, supported by several major airlines.

Security and Privacy

It's important to note that images used in TSA PreCheck Touchless ID are not stored for law enforcement, surveillance, or other purposes, according to TSA. Personal data and images in TSA PreCheck Touchless ID are deleted 24 hours after a traveler's scheduled flight departure.

The Advantages of TSA PreCheck Touchless ID

TSA PreCheck Touchless ID offers several advantages over traditional TSA PreCheck, including increased convenience, enhanced security, and greater efficiency. This touchless, private, and secure system aims to reduce wait times and provide a seamless airport security experience for TSA PreCheck travelers at select airports and airlines.

Future Developments

There is a possibility of TSA PreCheck being offered for free in 2025 without any fees, but further details are not provided in the article.

In brief, the enrollment entails opting in via airline profile with up-to-date KTN and passport info, then using the Touchless ID lane at airport security where your identity is verified biometrically without showing physical credentials. Experience the future of airport security with TSA PreCheck Touchless ID today.

  1. With TSA PreCheck Touchless ID, your identity verification during airport security screening is conducted biometrically, removing the need for physical ID cards or boarding passes, offering a touchless and potentially quicker experience.
  2. If you're already a TSA PreCheck member, you can opt into the Touchless ID program through a participating airline's profile, providing your Known Traveler Number (KTN) and valid passport information for efficient identity matching.
  3. TSA PreCheck Touchless ID not only streamlines the airport security process but also promises increased security and convenience, aiming to reduce wait times and provide a seamless experience for travelers at select airports and airlines.

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