The Pittsburgh International Airport has recently introduced new technology that enhances security at checkpoints. This new Credential Authentication Technology scans a traveler’s photo ID and compares it to a real-time photo taken on the spot. If a match is confirmed, the TSA officer can allow the traveler to proceed through the checkpoint without having to show a boarding pass.
This technology is an important step in the security screening process, according to Karen Keys-Turner, TSA’s federal security director for the airport. It helps to detect fraudulent IDs and ensure that travelers are who they claim to be. Additionally, the system checks the passenger’s flight status to confirm that they are ticketed to fly out of the airport on the same day.
Despite using this technology, travelers are still required to check in with their airline and present their boarding pass at the gate. Those who prefer not to participate in the facial matching process can choose an alternative ID verification method. The TSA emphasizes the importance of identity verification in ensuring safety and security for all passengers at the airport.