The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security has met, virtually, to discuss the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) operations during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Darby LaJoye, the senior official performing the duties of the administrator at TSA responded to questions. Keep Reading
Over the last twelve months, the Transportation Security Administration has installed a growing number of technology solutions to ensure checkpoints are as safe and healthy as they are secure. Keep Reading
The pilot project uses a Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) unit that has been modified to include a camera. Keep Reading
All of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) checkpoints at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport have gone touchless as a result of the complete installation of automated photo identification scanners. Keep Reading
A new Computed Tomography (CT) checkpoint scanner that provides 3-D imaging and seven credential authentication technology (CAT) units have been installed and are in use at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints at three more airports. Keep Reading
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has become the first large airport in the country to offer touchless, automated photo identification scanners at all of the airport's security screening checkpoints, further reducing contact with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers and enhancing the passenger experience. Keep Reading
The Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at Appleton International Airport is now utilizing new technology that confirms the validity of a traveler’s identification and confirms their flight information in near real time. Keep Reading
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at Eppley Airfield is now using new technology that confirms the validity of a traveler’s identification and confirms their flight information in near real time. Keep Reading
Between January 1 and December 31, 2020, the agency screened a total of approximately 324 million passengers throughout its airport security checkpoints. That figure represents just 39 percent of the approximately 824 million total passengers screened in 2019. Keep Reading
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is using Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) at El Paso International Airport to confirm the validity of a traveler’s photo identification and flight details. Additionally, TSA has begun using computed tomography (CT) scanners at the airport's security checkpoint. Keep Reading
Through a secure internet connection, the CAT unit verifies that the individual is ticketed for travel that day and whether they are eligible for TSA PreCheck™ or general security screening. Keep Reading
The credential authentication technology (CAT) units consist of a passport reader, an ID card reader, a federal personal identity verification ID card reader, a monitor, a stand and a UV light. Keep Reading
The technology will enhance detection capabilities for identifying fraudulent documents at the security checkpoint. Keep Reading
TSA officers at Burlington International Airport and Eastern Iowa Airport are now using new technology that confirms the validity of a traveler’s identification and confirms their flight information in near real time. Keep Reading
The Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at Des Moines International Airport is now using new technology that confirms the validity of a traveler’s identification and confirms their flight information in near real time. Keep Reading
TSA has installed new technology at the security checkpoint at Atlantic City International Airport that confirms the validity of a traveler’s identification and confirms their flight information in near real time. Keep Reading
The new credential authentication technology (CAT) confirms the validity of a traveler’s identification and their flight information in near real time. Keep Reading
The new technology confirms the validity of a traveler’s identification and their flight information in near real time. Keep Reading
In addition to enhancing detection capabilities for identifying fraudulent IDs, the credential system is able to confirm a passenger’s flight status through a secured connection. Keep Reading
The technology has been designed to enhance detection capabilities for identifying fraudulent documents at the security checkpoint. Keep Reading