New electronic gates (eGates) are debuting at TSA security checkpoints to help expedite identity verification in select airports, thanks to a new TSA public-private partnership

Airport security screening company CLEAR has announced a pilot program to bring biometric eGates to airports in host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The TSA is piloting Clear eGates at select airports to automate identity verification, starting with locations in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Seattle, as part of its modernization efforts.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has teamed up with screening company Clear on a new security endeavor to be tested at three major U.S. airports.

"The eGates allow TSA to automatically compare traveler biometrics with their identity document and boarding pass without the need for a human operator, enhancing efficiency and security. CLEAR, a private company operating under TSA's Registered Traveler ...

A new partnership could help travelers at Sea-Tac airport get to flights faster, and if you become a member, you won't even need to pull out your identification