Airlines Introduce Biometric Identification: A Dual-Edged Sword of Convenience and Privacy Concerns
Airlines Delta and JetBlue are testing biometric identification for boarding flights, allowing passengers to use fingerprint or facial recognition instead of traditional boarding passes. Delta’s program launches in D.C. with Clear, while JetBlue’s program connects with CBP for facial scans in Boston and Aruba. However, privacy concerns surrounding biometric data usage continue to be a…