New Facial Recognition Technology Enhances Security at Pittsburgh International Airport

The Pittsburgh International Airport has implemented new technology to enhance security at its checkpoints. This innovative Credential Authentication Technology scans a traveler’s photo ID and compares it to a real-time photo taken on the spot. Once a match is confirmed, the TSA officer can allow the traveler to proceed through the checkpoint without having to show a boarding pass.

The use of 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 detect fraudulent IDs and ensures that travelers are who they claim to be. Additionally, the system checks passengers’ flight status to confirm that they are ticketed to fly out of the airport on the same day.

While this technology is in place, travelers must still check in with their airline and present their boarding pass at the gate. Those who prefer not to participate in facial matching can choose an alternative ID verification method. The TSA emphasizes identity verification as crucial for ensuring safety and security at all times at the airport.