On Tuesday, the tech firm CLEAR announced a pilot, public-private partnership with TSA to bring biometric “eGates” to select U.S. airports to “expedite the passenger experience and enhance security” ahead of next year’s FIFA World Cup and America’s 250th anniversary celebration.

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

Security screening company CLEAR announced it is piloting biometric “eGates” is coming to three major American airports in partnership with the Transportation Security Administration ahead of a nationwide rollout.

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 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.

TSA checkpoints are beginning to incorporate new electronic gates to help expedite identity verification at select airports. “The eGates allow TSA to automatically compare traveler biometrics with their identity document and boarding pass without the ...