Airports And Digital Ids: What You Need To Know

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is rolling out facial recognition technology to modernise the airport security process. This includes the use of digital identification systems, which allow passengers to show a digital ID at TSA security checkpoints. Currently, 14 states accept digital IDs in lieu of physical IDs, and more are set to start. Passengers can use their smartphones for identity verification with digital identity solutions like mobile driver's licenses or ID passes, now accepted at select TSA checkpoints through platforms such as Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, and Samsung Wallet or a state-issued app.

Digital IDs are accepted at TSA PreCheck's Touchless Identity Solution for United, Delta and American Airlines

Digital IDs are now accepted at TSA PreCheck's Touchless Identity Solution for United, Delta and American Airlines. This means that passengers can use their digital ID instead of showing their physical ID to pass through TSA checkpoints at more than 30 airports. The digital ID system uses facial recognition technology to biometrically scan travellers' faces.

Currently, 14 states accept digital IDs in lieu of physical IDs, and more are set to start. Passengers can use their smartphone for identity verification with digital identity solutions like mobile driver's licenses or ID passes. TSA only sees the necessary information to verify a passenger's identity, providing a faster, more secure travel experience while reducing the risk of fraudulent documents.

However, all passengers must still carry a physical ID for verification. Checkpoints that are testing the acceptance of digital IDs will have signage posted. TSA is actively engaged with other organisations to continue developing capabilities, standardising the digital ID ecosystem to ensure interoperability with TSA systems.

Digital IDs can be used at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

Digital IDs are also used in TSA PreCheck's Touchless Identity Solution to verify travellers when they check bags and pass through TSA PreCheck on United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines at participating airports. This includes John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Digital IDs enable passengers to seamlessly and securely transmit identity information using facial recognition at select TSA checkpoints. Passengers can use their smartphone for identity verification with digital identity solutions like mobile driver's licenses or ID passes, now accepted at select TSA checkpoints through platforms such as Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, and Samsung Wallet or a state-issued app.

It's important to note that passengers must still carry a physical ID for verification. Checkpoints that are testing the acceptance of digital IDs will have signage posted.

14 states currently accept digital IDs

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been rolling out facial recognition technology to modernise the airport security process. This includes the use of digital identification systems, which allow passengers to show a digital ID at TSA security checkpoints.

Currently, 14 states accept digital IDs in lieu of physical IDs: Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Utah, Virginia and West Virginia. Digital IDs are also accepted in Puerto Rico.

Digital IDs are most often available through a state-issued app or platforms such as Apple Wallet, Google Wallet and Samsung Wallet. TSA encourages travellers to continue to carry their physical driver's license or photo ID.

Digital IDs can be used at more than 30 airports, including John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).

Digital IDs are accepted at Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)

Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is one of the airports that accepts digital IDs. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been rolling out facial recognition technology to modernise the airport security process. This includes digital identification systems, which allow passengers to show a digital ID at TSA security checkpoints.

Currently, 14 states accept digital IDs in lieu of physical IDs, and more are set to start. Digital IDs are also used in TSA PreCheck's Touchless Identity Solution to verify travellers when they check bags and pass through TSA PreCheck on United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines at participating airports.

Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is one of the airports that has been testing the acceptance of digital IDs, including mobile driver's licenses (mDLs) from participating states, at select TSA PreCheck® checkpoints. TSA is actively engaged with other organisations to continue developing capabilities, standardising the digital ID ecosystem to ensure interoperability with TSA systems, and piloting digital ID technology at various airport checkpoints around the country.

Digital IDs enable passengers to seamlessly and securely transmit identity information using facial recognition at select TSA checkpoints. Passengers can use their smartphones for identity verification with digital identity solutions like mobile driver's licenses or ID passes, now accepted at select TSA checkpoints through platforms such as Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, and Samsung Wallet or a state-issued app. It's important to note that all passengers must still carry a physical ID for verification.

Passengers control access to and use of the digital ID kept in their mobile device

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is rolling out facial recognition technology to modernise the airport security process. This includes the use of digital IDs at TSA checkpoints. Passengers control access to and use of the digital ID kept in their mobile device. TSA does not copy or store the digital ID, unless it is done in a limited testing environment for evaluation of the accuracy of facial recognition technology.

Currently, 14 states accept digital IDs in lieu of physical IDs, and more are set to start. Digital IDs are also used in TSA PreCheck's Touchless Identity Solution to verify travellers when they check bags and pass through TSA PreCheck on United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines at participating airports.

Digital IDs can be used at the following airports: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN), and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).

To use a digital ID, passengers must have a smartphone with a digital identity solution such as a mobile driver's license or ID pass. Platforms such as Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, and Samsung Wallet or a state-issued app can be used to store and present digital IDs. It's important to follow the setup instructions from the device wallet, app, or airline to ensure the digital ID is ready for presentation at TSA checkpoints.

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