New TSA PreCheck technology is becoming popular.
TSA PreCheck members are no longer required to present ID or boarding passes at certain airports.
United Airlines now offers PreCheck customers a touchless experience at bag drop and security checkpoints at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and partial service at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). did.
“We recently introduced TSA PreCheck® touchless ID at O’Hare International Airport, giving travelers* the ability to seamlessly check their bags and speed through security without having to show ID. ,” a United spokesperson said. told The Points Guy.
However, experts advise travelers to continue bringing proper identification to the airport until these updated services are fully implemented, preferably by May 2024.
“For Bag Drop Shortcut with Touchless ID, once customers arrive at the airport, they can head to the Bag Drop Shortcut kiosk where their photo will be taken and a bag tag will be printed,” the spokesperson said.
“With TSA PreCheck touchless ID at security, when you arrive at the airport, you will go to the TSA PreCheck security checkpoint where your photo will be taken.”
The company also began offering security checkpoint capabilities for PreCheck travelers at LAX.
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The bag drop shortcut is expected to be available by March, a United spokesperson said.
To take advantage of this service, PreCheck customers must register a Known Traveler Number (KTN) through United when booking a flight or checking in and opt-in to allow the airline to use facial scans as identification. there is.
At the airport, PreCheck travelers can skip the regular line by following signs to the PreCheck Touchless ID kiosk next to the regular PreCheck lane and handing their luggage to an agent with a facial scan.
You then head to the pre-check line and a security stand scans your face to allow you to pass.
United Airlines is the first airline to offer this technology in Chicago and Los Angeles, and plans to offer it in more locations in the future.
“We plan to continue rolling out TSA PreCheck Touchless ID in our hubs this year,” a United spokesperson confirmed.
This technology is similar to other recent security updates, such as Las Vegas’ PreCheck service. Delta Digital ID in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Detroit, and New York. American Airlines Mobile ID in Washington, D.C., and the Global Entry process all allow travelers to quickly pass through security after looking into a camera and having their face scanned.
“The airport security experience as we all know it could soon look and feel very different, and in very positive ways for both passengers and TSOs,” said Christina, Branch Director of the TSA Innovation Task Force. Peach said. statement.
