02/13/2026
I’m at Chicago Midway, and the airport security game just leveled up. No more digging for your wallet or praying you didn’t leave your license in the car. Just a quick tap with Digital ID and a facial scan, and you’re through! 🛡️✨
What you need to know: 🧐
Where can you use it? It’s growing fast! It's currently at over 25 airports including Midway, O'Hare, ATL, LAX, JFK, DFW, and LAS. TSA is planning to expand this to 65 airports by the end of this spring!
Yes, it works on Android too! Whether you’re team iPhone (Apple Wallet) or team Android (Google Wallet/Samsung Wallet), you can use this tech. Google Wallet rolled out passport-based IDs late last year, so almost everyone with a modern smartphone can get in on this.
A Little History: This isn't brand new, but it’s finally hitting the mainstream. TSA started testing "Touchless Identity" back in 2020/2021 (starting in Detroit and Atlanta). Since the REAL ID enforcement kicked in last May, these digital versions have become the gold standard for speed.
Privacy Check: The system uses Credential Authentication Technology (CAT). It verifies you in seconds, and TSA deletes the photo immediately after you're cleared.
What do you think? Is this a travel game-changer or a privacy nightmare? Let me know your thoughts in the comments! 👇