TSA Precheck Goes Touchless: ID-Free Travel at Select Airports

TSA PreCheck members can now experience a touchless travel process at certain airports, eliminating the need to present ID or boarding passes. United Airlines has initiated this innovative service at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and partially at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

United Airlines recently introduced TSA PreCheck Touchless ID at O’Hare International Airport, allowing travelers to drop off their bags and navigate through security without the need to present identification. The touchless ID service is also available at the TSA PreCheck security checkpoint.

To utilize the touchless ID service, TSA PreCheck customers need to register their Known Traveler Number (KTN) through United when booking or checking in for their flight. By opting in for facial scan identification, travelers can take advantage of the touchless experience. At the airport, passengers can follow signs to the PreCheck Touchless ID kiosk, located next to the regular PreCheck lane, where they can scan their faces and proceed to the security checkpoint.

United Airlines is pioneering this technology in Chicago and Los Angeles, with plans to expand the TSA PreCheck Touchless ID to additional hubs throughout the year.

This development joins other recent security updates in the aviation industry, such as the PreCheck service in Las Vegas, the Delta Digital ID in multiple locations, the American Airlines Mobile ID in Washington D.C., and Global Entry processes. These advancements leverage facial recognition technology to enhance security and facilitate a smoother journey for both passengers and Transportation Security Officers (TSOs).

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