NEWS: A TSA PreCheck Perk Is Expanding to More Airports

American Airlines has officially expanded its TSA PreCheck Touchless ID partnership with the Transportation Security Administration at all of American’s hub airports.

This gives eligible AAdvantage members a more streamlined, touchless experience at TSA security checkpoints. The program is also available at 60 U.S. airports where the airline operates, and we’re sharing all the details! A faster way to travel through TSA security? Sign us up!

Customers traveling through Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), New York (JFK and LGA), Philadelphia (PHL), Phoenix (PHX), and Washington, D.C. (DCA), will be able to verify their identity using “secure facial-matching technology without presenting a physical ID or boarding pass.

TSA PreCheck Touchless ID uses “advanced technology” to compare a customer’s live image to photos they’ve previously provided to the U.S. government, such as passport, Global Entry, or visa photos. After the identity is confirmed, customers can then move through security more quickly via an expedited checkpoint lane.

“Expanding TSA PreCheck® Touchless ID across our hub network is an important step in our commitment to creating a more seamless and efficient travel experience,” said American’s Chief Operating Officer David Seymour. “Our customers value speed, convenience and choice, and this partnership with TSA delivers all three.”

Participation in the program is voluntary, and TSA manages all biometric data. Eligible AAdvantage members who participate can expect:

A faster, touchless identity verification process
Access to an expedited security lane
A smoother, more predictable checkpoint experience

Those who wish to opt into the TSA PreCheck Touchless ID with American can:

Navigate to the “Information and password” section of the account settings in their AAdvantage® profile on the American app or website.
Scroll to “Secure traveler,” and save both their Known Traveler Number (KTN) and valid passport details.
Verify that the full name, date of birth and passport number in their AAdvantage® profile matches the same information on their passport.
Check the box to opt in to “TSA PreCheck® Touchless ID.”

American Airlines and the TSA are also working to expand the program to additional airports in the coming months, so keep an eye out for this option at the airport the next time you fly!

We’ll be on the lookout for additional travel and TSA updates you need to know about. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to AllEars for the latest travel news and more!