TSA Confirms Early Success of ConfirmID as REAL ID Enforcement Tightens
TSA reports strong early results from the rollout of ConfirmID, a paid identity verification option for travelers without REAL ID, as airport compliance rates rise nationwide.
TSA ConfirmID is a U.S. identity verification system that allows the Transportation Security Administration to confirm a traveler’s identity before airport screening. It uses personal information provided during booking to match passengers with security records. Travelers may encounter TSA ConfirmID as part of enhanced identity checks at airport security.
TSA reports strong early results from the rollout of ConfirmID, a paid identity verification option for travelers without REAL ID, as airport compliance rates rise nationwide.
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