TSA officials, including TSA Administrator David Pekoske, joined U.S. Travel Association leaders and Seamless and Secure Travel Commission members to demonstrate advanced security checkpoint technology at the Innovation Checkpoint at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.
The commission launched in January in response to an
eye-opening study on America’s flagging global competitiveness and comprises
former government officials and private sector experts tasked with creating
policy recommendations for the federal government to modernize the travel
experience, increase U.S. competitiveness and facilitate growth.
The Las Vegas airport visit was an opportunity for TSA and
DHS Science & Technology Directorate to showcase the cutting-edge
innovations that bolster transportation
security and revolutionize the travel experience.
During the tour, commission members flying on a United
flight experienced TSA PreCheck Touchless ID and learned about TSA’s commitment
to industry collaboration, including current partnerships with United Airlines
and Delta Air Lines in providing Touchless Identity Verification at eligible
TSA PreCheck locations.
In the coming months, the commission will further engage
federal agencies during additional field visits to learn more about best
practices, pain points and opportunities to improve and grow travel. The
commission’s report will be delivered later in 2024.
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organization representing the $1.2 trillion travel industry, an essential
contributor to our nation's economy and success. U.S. Travel produces programs
and insights and advocates for policies to increase travel to and within the
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