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TSA Exploring Further Segmentation of Airport Checkpoint Based on Risk

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, December 12th, 2017

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is considering adding another trusted traveler category to its risk-based approach to security screening at airport checkpoints to allow highly vetted travelers to speed through the checkpoint with barely a stop, says an agency official.The Expedited Plus screening lane, which would be for travelers that receive enhanced vetting, would require the use of biometrics and credential authentication technology at checkpoints to be absolutely sure that the people selected for this automated screening lane are who…

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