Alaska Airlines Eliminates Check-In Kiosks, Implements Biometric Screening

Alaska Airlines is removing check-in kiosks from its major airports over the next three years as part of a $2.5 billion upgrade plan.
The airline will replace kiosks with iPad stations to print bag tags and automatic bag drops that use facial recognition to verify travelers' identities.
Alaska Airlines hopes 90% of travelers will check in before arriving at the airport under the new system.
Privacy experts have raised concerns about the expanded use of biometric screening and facial recognition technology in airports.
The changes are aimed at improving efficiency and streamlining the check-in and baggage handling process for Alaska Airlines passengers.