The new eGates, launching this month at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, aim to streamline identity verification and

SEATAC, Wash. — Biometric verification is coming to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's CLEAR lanes ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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.

CLEAR and TSA are piloting biometric eGates at major U.S. airports, enhancing security and streamlining travel ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with taxpayer-free innovation.

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

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.

"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