Ontario International Airport announced that Digital IDs are now accepted at their TSA security checkpoints, making identification verification faster, more secure, and more convenient for travellers.
With TSA’s new Digital ID program, eligible travellers can present their identification directly from their mobile device at TSA security touchpoints instead of handling a physical ID. Digital IDs can be stored in secure digital wallets like Apple Wallet, Google Wallet or a state-issued app and are accepted at more than 250 airports nationwide, including ONT.
Digital IDs also can be used with the ONT+ Visitor Pass Program, a free system that allows non-ticketed visitors to access the airport’s post-security terminals, making it possible for friends and family to accompany travellers to the gate or enjoy ONT’s restaurants and shops beyond security. Ontario International Airport was the first airport in the nation to introduce a digital visitors pass program and remains one of only a handful of U.S. airports to offer this level of access.
Atif Elkadi, CEO of Ontario International Airport Authority said: “This modern capability aligns with ONT’s commitment to innovation, safety and passenger convenience. Our travellers now have more choice and flexibility when navigating security – and when paired with ONT+, we continue to elevate the journey from start to finish.”
California residents can obtain a mobile driver’s license or state ID and add it to their mobile wallet through the California Department of Motor Vehicles. The DMV’s digital ID program allows individuals with a valid California driver’s license or state ID to securely store their ID on their mobile device and use it for identity verification at TSA checkpoints.
Digital IDs offer a secure and private way to verify identity, with users controlling exactly what information is shared during TSA checks.
