Bowman’s Travel Brief: Self-Service Airport Screening

Image: A rendering of a Micro-X self-screening pod concept design that's part of TSA's ongoing effort to update passenger screening technology. (Photo Credit: Courtesy Micro-X)
Image: A rendering of a Micro-X self-screening pod concept design that's part of TSA's ongoing effort to update passenger screening technology. (Photo Credit: Courtesy Micro-X)

This takes self-checkout to a whole new level.

Pretty soon some of us will be doing self-screening at the airport. Technology is amazing, isn’t it?

In January at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, the TSA is rolling out a new prototype for passenger self-service screening that can be used by PreCheck passengers.

It sounds really cool, so I fully expect the number of people using PreCheck to increase should this be the success I hope it will be.

Imagine these in Atlanta, LAX, the Chicago airports and all the NYC area airports.

If it can truly speed up the process this will encourage even more travelers to pay the cost for PreCheck.

What do you think?

Let me know your thoughts and follow me on social media: @EricBowman_

 

 

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Eric Bowman is the Editor-in-Chief of TravelPulse. A graduate of The University of Georgia, Eric has been working in online media, radio and TV for over a decade. He currently lives in Georgia with his wife, daughter, and son. 

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