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Old Oct 12, 2025 | 7:32 am
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Originally Posted by Dave_C
For those with PreCheck, there's now contactless which is opt-in only with AA, AS, DL and UA. Separate queue, no ID required at all, just get a facial scan like Global Entry.
Yes, this now rings a bell. At IAD my mobile BP was given a cursory glance at the entry to the PreCheck channel and my face was scanned immediately ahead of the baggage scan. I didn’t realise this was opt-in as it appears to be the default at IAD
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