The New York Times – Travel:
Facial recognition at security and immigration checkpoints and gates could ease airport hassles, even as the technology raises privacy concerns.
Category: Identification Devices
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Flying Abroad? Get Ready for New Facial-Recognition Tech at Departure Gates.
The New York Times – Travel:
New facial-recognition tools being tested at Orlando International Airport could soon be keeping track of travelers at departure gates across the country.
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TSA Imposes $45 Fee for Travelers Without REAL ID Starting February 2026
The New York Times – Travel:
As of February, passengers without the government-approved identity card will be required to pay for alternative screening at U.S. airports.
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What’s a Digital Passport and How Does It Work?
The New York Times – Travel:
Apple joined Google this week in allowing travelers to add their passports to their cellphone “wallets.” As the holiday travel season nears, here’s what you need to know.
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What to Know About Trump’s Transgender Passport Policy After Supreme Court Ruling
The New York Times – Travel:
A policy that requires passports to display a person’s sex assigned at birth will come into play during renewals and first-time applications.
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Airlines Told to Disregard Gender- Neutral ‘X’ on U.S. Passports and Add ‘M’ or ‘F’
The New York Times – Travel:
Although passports with an “X” marker remain valid, a new federal rule requires airlines on their internal information system to mark passengers with an “M” or an “F.”
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‘Biometric Exit’ Quietly Expands Across U.S. Airports, Unnerving Some
The New York Times – Travel:
The program, in which federal officers take departing international passengers’ photos, is set to grow, raising privacy concerns.
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Will Passports Be Replaced by Biometrics?
The New York Times – Travel:
Technology that uses a traveler’s unique physical identifiers, such as fingerprints and faces, will be expanded at airports in the United States and abroad.