{"id":520466,"date":"2026-01-16T13:43:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T13:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/520466\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T13:43:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T13:43:10","slug":"jax-airport-to-get-tsa-facial-recognition-soon-heres-when-it-starts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/520466\/","title":{"rendered":"JAX airport to get TSA facial recognition soon. Here&#8217;s when it starts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TSA is expanding its PreCheck Touchless ID program to six major Florida airports, including JAX. Here&#8217;s what to expect.<\/p>\n<p>JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2014 Getting through security at Jacksonville International Airport could soon be quicker and easier thanks to TSA\u2019s expanding\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonville.com\/story\/travel\/2025\/11\/26\/tsa-precheck-touchless-id-thanksgiving-travel\/87478888007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">facial recognition technology.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Transportation Security Administration has\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonville.com\/story\/news\/2025\/12\/23\/christmas-travel-tsa-changes\/87894100007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">made several changes over the past year<\/a> to make the process smoother while maintaining security, including dropping the &#8220;take off your shoes&#8221; requirement, adding express lines for military travelers and families and promoting the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsa.gov\/precheck\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PreCheck program<\/a> that allows you to verify your identity ahead of time.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, the TSA also launched the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsa.gov\/touchless-id\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PreCheck Touchless ID program<\/a>, an addition to PreCheck that allows passengers to pass through security checkpoints without presenting an ID Card or boarding pass. You just show your face.<\/p>\n<p>As of Jan. 13, the Touchless ID program is available at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacksonville.com\/story\/travel\/news\/2025\/08\/15\/tsa-precheck-touchless-id\/85674636007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">15 U.S. airports<\/a> for participating airlines, but it&#8217;s expanding to 65 by this spring including Florida&#8217;s major airports, including Jacksonville&#8217;s International Airport.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what travelers flying out of JAX should know.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nWhen will TSA PreCheck Touchless ID be available at Jacksonville International Airport?                    <\/p>\n<p>TSA PreCheck Touchless ID will be available at JAX at the main security checkpoint Feb. 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nWhich six Florida airports are getting TSA PreCheck Touchless ID?                    <\/p>\n<p>According to a list from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/tsa-precheck-touchless-id-expansion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Points Guy<\/a>, the following Florida airports will receive TSA PreCheck Touchless ID:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>By the end of January:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)<\/li>\n<li>Miami International Airport (MIA)<\/li>\n<li>Orlando International Airport (MCO)<\/li>\n<li>Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>By February and later this spring:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Jacksonville International Airport (JAX): starting February 19, 2026<\/li>\n<li>Tampa International Airport (TPA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>They&#8217;re part of 50 airports nationwide getting the program by this spring.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nWhat is TSA PreCheck Touchless ID?                    <\/p>\n<p>Instead of asking for your ID card or boarding pass, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsa.gov\/touchless-id\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" id=\"isPasted\">TSA agents use facial recognition technology called Traveler Verification Service<\/a> to create a biometric template of your face and compare it to images you previously provided to the federal government, similar to using Face ID to unlock your phone.<\/p>\n<p>You must already have an updated profile with a participating airline, have TSA PreCheck, and have a valid passport.<\/p>\n<p>Participation is optional and you can opt out even if you&#8217;ve signed up for it. You must still carry a valid, acceptable physical ID and boarding pass and present them if asked.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nHow do I sign up for TSA PreCheck Touchless ID?                    <\/p>\n<p>You must already be signed up for TSA PreCheck.<\/p>\n<p>Go to each participating airline profile you have and update it. Follow the prompts. You&#8217;ll need to add your KTN (Known Traveler Number), upload an image of your passport and select &#8220;OPT IN.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>When you check in on your airline&#8217;s app, you&#8217;ll be alerted if Touchless ID is an option. If you opt in, you&#8217;ll be given a consent indicator on your mobile boarding pass. The TSA PreCheck Touchless ID indicator must appear on your mobile boarding pass before you can enter the dedicated Touchless ID lane.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nWhat if I don&#8217;t want to use it? Does the TSA use it to catch people?                    <\/p>\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to use the service, even if you&#8217;ve signed up for it. Just don&#8217;t opt in when you get the alert. A previously taken photo may still be stored, the TSA said.<\/p>\n<p>According to the TSA, the facial recognition system is not used to profile and deport passengers.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;TSA is using facial comparison technology at the airport to improve and automate identity verification of passengers, not for law enforcement or immigration enforcement purposes,&#8221; the agency&#8217;s FAQ says. &#8220;Additionally, TSA does not tolerate racial profiling.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nHow much does TSA PreCheck cost?                    <\/p>\n<p>PreCheck Touchless ID is free for anyone who already have\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tsa.gov\/precheck\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TSA PreCheck<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The initial cost of TSA PreCheck ranges from $76.75 to $85.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nWhich airlines use TSA PreCheck Touchless ID?                    <\/p>\n<p>Currently, the following airlines use TSA PreCheck Touchless ID, according to the TSA:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Alaska Airlines<\/li>\n<li>American Airlines<\/li>\n<li>Delta Air Lines<\/li>\n<li>Southwest Airlines<\/li>\n<li>United Airlines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Editor&#8217;s note: This story was first published by our news partners, The Florida Times-Union.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"TSA is expanding its PreCheck Touchless ID program to six major Florida airports, including JAX. 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