PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has launched TSA PreCheck Touchless ID, a new facial recognition technology that allows travelers with PreCheck to go through security without showing identification.
The technology launched in Terminal 3 and is expanding to Terminal 4 over the next two weeks, according to TSA officials.
How TSA PreCheck Touchless works
Travelers must first enroll through a participating airline’s website by providing passport information and personal details. When checking in, eligible passengers will see “TSA Touchless PreCheck” printed on their boarding pass.
“You walk right up, it takes your photo, you leave,” said TSA’s Daniel Velez.
The dedicated touchless lane is designed to make security screenings faster for PreCheck holders. There is no additional cost beyond the existing PreCheck fee.
Terminal 4 rollout schedule
The touchless technology will be installed at Terminal 4 checkpoints beginning Monday, Feb. 16, starting with the A checkpoint. The B checkpoint will receive the technology Feb. 19, followed by the D checkpoint Feb. 23 and the C checkpoint Feb. 26.
“Right now, we’re at about 18 airports, and we’re expanding that to 60 by the end of March, so we’re pretty busy installing those all over the country,” Velez said. “It’s important for us to make sure we have the latest and greatest technology at all of our airports.”
Privacy and data protection
The TSA said images are not shared with other agencies. Photos and personal data are deleted within 24 hours of a passenger’s scheduled departure.
The agency recommends travelers still carry identification when flying, even with PreCheck Touchless capability.
Learn more about TSA PreCheck Touchless ID here.
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