Air travel volumes this summer have been the highest the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has seen in its history.
In August, TSA PreCheck surpassed 20 million active members and recognising the addition of all Trusted Travellers from other programmes, such as Global Entry, there are 40 million people using TSA PreCheck lanes.
Holly Canevari, Deputy Administrator of TSA, explains in this interview how they are continuing to innovate and enhance their security measures, whilst this year alone, 352 passengers presented false identification at TSA security checkpoints.
A spokesperson for TSA said, “We recognise the value of partnerships and collaboration makes our technology better and more beneficial for the travelling public”.
“Whether through the use of biometrics at airport checkpoints, the deployment of digital identity solutions, or the continuous improvement of our credentialing processes, we are working tirelessly to create a secure and seamless travel experience for all. But we cannot do this alone. Partnerships are the backbone of our security efforts”.
The U.S. Travel Association recently published a survey indicating that 79% of air travellers support the use of biometrics at TSA security checkpoints to confirm the identity of travellers and 95% of air travellers agree that verifying traveller identity is an important measure taken to protect the flying public.
Given the focus on identity management at Identity Week America in September, we discussed the REAL ID deadline, which is quickly approaching. The administrator reminds citizens about the requirements starting on May 7, 2025 for U.S. domestic travellers to ensure they have a REAL ID or another acceptable form of ID.
