New York-based firm CLEAR has announced that its facial and iris recognition-enabled security kiosks are to be integrated into the Transportation Security Administration's existing Pre-Check system at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport.The airport is the first in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area and the 11th airport nationwide to be added to the company's network, CLEAR said in a statement.”We are thrilled to bring CLEAR to BWI, one of the nation's fastest-growing airports and one our CLEAR members have requested be added to our network,” said CLEAR CEO Caryn Seidman Becker. “Increasing our east coast presence and joining the DC Metro Area is a 2015 priority for us and we are thrilled to be accomplishing this in partnership with BWI.”Jonathan Dean, a BWI spokesman, said the service would provide travelers with “another security option and enhancement” at the airport, which remains “committed to providing a safe and efficient travel experience” for customers.
Biometrics planned for Baltimore airport
