Delta Air Lines Testing Waters of Biometrics Technology for Airport Security
Delta acquired Clear, a biometrics company, back in April. Will the technology catch on at more airports?
Delta acquired Clear, a biometrics company, back in April. Will the technology catch on at more airports?
The airline invested $1M to develop new lanes that allow five travelers to pass their luggage through airport security at once.
The TSA has been under fire in recent weeks for longer-than-usual lines going through airport security. But during Memorial Day weekend, it had far greater success.
The U.S. Department of Justice said there have already been 63 firearms recovered at security at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Kelly Hoggan has been reassigned to other duties. Darby LaJoye will assume the role.
The money is for contractors that will assist TSA employees with tasks to help expedite the process.
Kansas City and San Francisco are two major airports that use private security.
Some of the nation’s busiest airports have wait times that can last hours.
The TSA is adding more screeners and bomb-sniffing dogs, and hopes to provide staffers opportunities to work overtime.
The measure contains a series of travel security provisions that Senate Republicans have promoted as the most comprehensive increase in airport security in nearly a decade.