TSA Tests Facial Scan Security Without Photo ID

MIAMI — I just walked through airport security without showing a single piece of photo ID. No driver’s license, no passport, nothing. And somehow, I’m now sitting at my gate at Miami International Airport, typing this from the other side of the checkpoint. Welcome to the TSA’s ConfirmID program, which launched February 1 and is now available at major airports nationwide, including MIA. It’s designed for travelers who don’t have a Real ID-compliant driver’s license or any acceptable form of identification; and yes, it actually works.

What Is ConfirmID, Exactly?

Here’s the deal: As of May 2025, the TSA started enforcing Real ID requirements for domestic flights. That means your old driver’s license might not cut it anymore unless it has that little…..

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