TSA to Expand Touchless ID Program to 65 Airports by Spring 2026

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is considerably expanding its TSA PreCheck Touchless ID program, offering a faster and more convenient security screening experience to travelers.By the end of spring 2026, the program will be available at 65 airports across the United States [1], [2].

How TSA PreCheck Touchless ID Works

TSA PreCheck Touchless ID utilizes biometric technology to verify a traveler’s identity without requiring a physical boarding pass or identification card. Eligible TSA PreCheck members simply have their photo taken at a dedicated lane,and the system biometrically compares it to their existing passport or driver’s license photo [3]. This process takes 10 seconds or less, streamlining the security checkpoint experience.

Airports Offering touchless ID

The expansion will bring Touchless ID to a growing number of airports. While a complete list is still being finalized, some of the airports slated to offer the program include:

• George Bush Intercontinental Airport (Houston, TX)
• Dulles International Airport (Virginia)
• boston Logan Airport
• Palm Beach International Airport
• Miami International Airport
• John Wayne Airport (Orange county, california)
• Dallas Love field
• Kansas City International Airport
• Houston hobby Airport
• fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
• norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
• Sacramento International Airport
• Anchorage Airport
• Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
• Orlando International Airport
• long Beach Airport

These additions build upon the existing locations where Touchless ID is currently available, including:

• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
• Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
• Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
• Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
• Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
• Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
• Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
• John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
• LaGuardia airport (LGA)
• Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
• Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
• Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
• San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
• Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Participating Airlines

to utilize Touchless ID, travelers must be enrolled in TSA PreCheck and be flying with a participating airline. Currently, these airlines include:

• Alaska airlines
• American Airlines
• Delta Air Lines
• southwest Airlines
• United Airlines

Benefits of Touchless ID

the TSA PreCheck Touchless ID program offers several benefits to travelers:

• Faster Screening: The biometric verification process is speedy and efficient.
• convenience: eliminates the need to present a physical ID.
• Enhanced Security: Utilizes advanced technology for secure identity verification.
• Reduced Contact: Minimizes physical contact during the screening process.

The expansion of the TSA PreCheck Touchless ID program represents a significant step towards modernizing airport security and improving the travel experience for millions of passengers. As the program rolls out to more airports, travelers can expect a smoother, faster, and more secure journey through the security checkpoint.