TSA is Testing New Automation Technology for Boarding Passes

ByEdward Pizzarello

According to this piece in the USA Today, TSA is testing a machine that automatically authenticates most forms of identification.  They’re testing it at Washington Dulles (IAD), my home airport, so I may get to try it soon.

I don’t really view this as a huge enhancement by the TSA that will speed up my experience.  I’m sure it will help weed out a few fraudulent documents, but I don’t really view that as speeding up the process.

What I do find impressive here is a demonstration, if only an insignificant one, that TSA istryingto improve the screening process for it’s customers.

We’ll see.

My goal in life is to fill my family’s passports with stamps, creating buckets of memories along the way. You’ll find me writing about realistic ways for normal people to travel the world, whether you’re on a budget or enjoy luxury. I also enjoy taking us on the occasional detour to explore the inner workings of the travel industry.

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