Overview

• TSA is launching a pilot program for self-service airport security screening at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, starting in January.
• The new system will allow passengers to scan their own IDs and carry-on luggage, potentially reducing overall wait times and the need for manual bag checks and pat-downs.
• The pilot program is open to members of TSA PreCheck and other 'Trusted Traveler' programs, with the aim of making the security process more efficient.
• Three different self-service design prototypes are being tested, with the first to be implemented developed by logistics company Vanderlande.
• Concerns have been raised about the learning curve for passengers unfamiliar with the new technology, and the high cost of implementing advanced screening technologies.