TSA, CLEAR rolling out biometric eGates at 3 U.S. airports ahead of broader deployment

The Transportation Security Administration has partnered with identity verification company CLEAR to deploy new biometric electronic gates, with the initiative billed as an enhanced security measure ahead of the U.S. hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 

TSA said on Tuesday that the advanced eGates have already rolled out at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and are slated to be deployed at Ronald Reagan National Airport and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport before the end of the month as part of an initial pilot phase. Access to the biometric eGates will be an opt-in feature for CLEAR Plus members. 

CLEAR said the eGates will biometrically verify individuals by “matching a traveler’s facial image with their identity document and boarding pass.” The company added that it believes the new screening tech will enhance the airport security experience ahead of next year’s World Cup, when an estimated 20 million-plus visitors are expected to travel to the U.S.

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