Thursday, January 22, 2026

TSA PreCheck Just Got Better!

 


If you have TSA Precheck, security just got even easier! A new Touchless ID option is being offered to those who already have TSA Precheck. With this new option, you don't need to show your ID or boarding pass, security is done with facial recognition. 

There may even be a separate line for those who have opted in. 

So how does it work?

  • Enroll: Link your Known Traveler Number (KTN) with a participating airline and opt-in via their app, uploading your passport info. At this point, we are not sure if you have to opt in for each airline or just once. 
  • Check-in: Look for the "TSA PreCheck Touchless ID" indicator on your mobile boarding pass
    . The icon will not show up on a printed boarding pass. 
  • At the checkpoint: Find the dedicated lane, show your mobile pass, and look into the camera for a facial scan.
  • Verification: The system compares your live photo to your passport photo. If it matches, you proceed without showing documents. 

Currently, the program is available in 15 airports and the following airlines Delta, 
United, Alaska, American and Southwest.
According to TSA, the program will expand to 65 airports in 2026. 
Several credit cards offer a Global Entry credit which includes TSA Precheck. 
My favorites are the Capital One Venture X and the Chase Sapphire Reserve credit cards.
Both cards are offering bonuses right now. 


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