The travel industry is gearing up for what could be its busiest season since the coronavirus pandemic began, and at least one U.S. airline is aiming to make things quicker and easier—one face at a time.
"So is this the future of flying?" asked ABC News transportation correspondent Gio Benitez.
To participate in the voluntary pilot program, passengers must have TSA pre-check and be a member of Delta's loyalty program. Delta has previously used similar facial recognition technology for passengers to board some international flights.Delta Airlines is launching a pilot program that allows travelers to simply scan their face in order to drop their bag, pass through TSA, and board their flight.American Airlines started testing its own biometric screening for boarding in March, and that system is still being tested in Dallas.
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