Airlines Urge Senators to Reject Bill Limiting Facial Recognition

Delta, United and American Airlines raise fears of longer security wait times

MAJOR airlines have sounded the alarm over a proposed bill that could throw airport security into total chaos. The controversial move would limit the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) use of facial recognition tech – which some fear could spark mass airport delays. GettyAmerican Airlines is one of the companies that has hit back at the proposed change[/caption] Top carriers Delta, Southwest Airlines, United and American Airlines, ha…

Airlines urge senators to reject bill limiting facial recognition

A group representing several major airlines alongside travel companies and airports is opposing a Senate bill that would require the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to generally use manual ID verification at security checkpoints instead of facial recognition. The bill, introduced by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), would broadly restrict TSA’s ability to use biometrics and facial…

US airlines oppose new limits on facial recognition at airports - West Hawaii Today

WASHINGTON — Groups representing major U.S. airlines, travel companies and airports on Monday urged the Senate to reject a bill that would limit the ability of the Transportation Security Administration to use facial recognition software at security checkpoints.

US airlines push back against Senate plan to curb airport facial recognition

Supporters of the bill -- including Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley and Republican Senator John Kennedy -- argue that the TSA currently subjects many law-abiding passengers to invasive facial recognition without clearly informing them of their right to decline.

U.S. Aviation Groups Oppose Limits on TSA's Facial Recognition

U.S. Aviation Groups Oppose Limits on TSA's Facial Recognition Major U.S. airlines, travel agencies, and airport groups are urging the Senate to dismiss a bill aiming to curb the TSA's use of facial recognition technology at security checkpoints. The Senate Commerce Committee is expected to review the bipartisan legislation aiming to safeguard Americans' choice to avoid TSA facial recognition screenings.In a letter accessed by Reuters, Airlines …

US airlines oppose new limits on facial recognition at airport checkpoints

By David Shepardson