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TSA PreCheck Touchless ID Program: Enrollment Guide and Participating Airlines

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The TSA PreCheck Touchless ID program offers an expedited security process at U.S. airports by utilizing biometric facial identification technology, aiming to provide faster identity verification for eligible travelers.

Program Overview

Participants in the Touchless ID program utilize separate, typically shorter, security lanes at participating airports. The TSA indicates the program is currently available at 65 airports nationwide.

Eligibility and Enrollment

To enroll in Touchless ID, travelers must meet specific criteria:

  • Possess active TSA PreCheck status.
  • Have an active frequent flyer profile with a participating airline.
  • Have uploaded valid passport information to their frequent flyer profile.

Enrollment is initiated through the traveler's chosen airline, and each airline maintains a slightly different opt-in procedure.

Participating Airlines and Enrollment Steps

Currently, five airlines participate in the TSA PreCheck Touchless ID program:

Alaska Airlines

  • Requirement: An Atmost Rewards account.
  • Steps:
    1. Sign into your Atmost Rewards account.
    2. Add your Known Traveler Number (KTN) and valid passport information to your profile.
    3. Under the "travel documents" tab, select "Add TSA PreCheck Touchless ID." Enrollment remains active until the traveler opts out.

American Airlines

  • Requirement: An AAadvantage rewards account; annual opt-in is required.
  • Steps:
    1. Log into your AAadvantage account and navigate to the "information and password section."
    2. Save your KTN and passport information to your rewards profile.
    3. Locate the "TSA PreCheck Touchless ID" option, check the opt-in box, and save.

Delta Air Lines

  • Requirement: A SkyMiles account.
  • Steps:
    1. Store your passport information and KTN in your SkyMiles profile via the Fly Delta app or delta.com.
    2. Select the option within your rewards profile to opt into Touchless ID.
    3. Look for a green "Touchless" badge at select airports, which indicates dedicated security and bag drop lanes.

Southwest Airlines

  • Requirement: A Rapid Rewards account.
  • Steps:
    1. Log into your Rapid Rewards account via the Southwest app and select "TSA PreCheck Touchless ID."
    2. Scan your passport using your phone, add your KTN to the profile, and opt into the program.
    3. Verify the TSA PreCheck Touchless ID indicator on your mobile boarding passes after saving the selection.

United Airlines

  • Requirement: A MileagePlus account.
  • Steps:
    1. Save your passport and KTN to your MileagePlus account in the United app by navigating to the TSA PreCheck and travel documents page.
    2. Opt into Touchless ID on the same page.
    3. Enrollment is required individually per traveler before flight check-in on the app.
    4. Travelers are advised to review United's privacy policy and grant permission for facial scan usage as identification.

Additional Benefits

United and Delta also offer Touchless ID shortcuts for bag drops at participating airports, typically at their hub locations.