The Pittsburgh International Airport has recently introduced new technology to enhance security at its checkpoints and assist agents in identifying fraudulent documents. This latest generation of Credential Authentication Technology scans a traveler’s photo ID to confirm their identity and flight details, making the process more efficient and secure.
The system is equipped with a camera that captures a real-time photo of the traveler, which is deleted afterward. With a confirmed match, a TSA officer verifies that the traveler can pass through the checkpoint without needing to exchange a boarding pass. “Identity verification of every traveler prior to flying is a key step in the security screening process,” said Karen Keys-Turner, TSA’s federal security director for the airport. The technology enhances detection capabilities and increases efficiency by automatically verifying a passenger’s identification.
While the facial matching process is mandatory for all passengers, those who prefer not to participate can choose an alternative ID verification method. The new technology also validates the passenger’s flight status by verifying that they are scheduled to fly out of the airport on the same day, ensuring that only eligible passengers are allowed to board their flights.
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