The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced that 50 more airports will be upgraded with touchless screening technology. This will enable more passengers to breeze through security without fumbling with physical ID or documents.
Launched in spring 2025, the PreCheck Touchless ID programme uses biometric scanning to verify passenger identity against existing documents. The new investment brings the total number of US airports boasting facial recognition to 65. Passengers must opt in to use the biometric screens through PreCheck membership with an associated airline. This list currently includes Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines — the five largest airlines in the US.
Passengers must have a TSA PreCheck Touchless ID indicator on their mobile boarding pass and carry supporting physical identification if further screening is required. The rollout has so far been limited to the biggest airports in the country, including Chicago O’Hare, Dallas Fort Worth, and JFK New York. Among the airports prioritised for the spring rollout are hubs such as Miami International, but also smaller regional airports like Sacramento and Dallas Love Field.
TSA hopes the process will improve efficiency across US airports, whose security procedures have a reputation for being slow and laborious. The expansion of the PreCheck programme comes just as the US expects to welcome several million extra travellers over the summer, with the country preparing to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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