American Airlines Expands TSA PreCheck Touchless ID to All of Its Hub Airports

American Airlines has significantly expanded the availability of Touchless ID, streamlining the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) process. This time-saving tool is now available at all of the carrier’s hubs.

What is Touchless ID, and where is available for AA passengers? Let’s take a closer look.

Touchless ID Rolling Out at DCA, Other Airports

American Airlines first announced that it would roll out Touchless ID “in the months ahead” at the end of October 2024. It first launched for American Airlines passengers at Washington Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in May 2025.

If you aren’t familiar with it, Touchless ID allows travelers to move through a separate security lane that uses facial recognition instead of a traditional boarding pass or ID. Touchless ID is now available at nearly 50 airports, and American Airlines says it’s available at all of the airline’s hubs as of April 22, 2026.

Those include:

• Charlotte (CLT)
• Chicago (ORD)
• Dallas (DFW)
• Los Angeles (LAX)
• Miami (MIA)
• New York-Kennedy (JFK)
• New York-LaGuardia (LGA)
• Philadelphia (PHL)
• Phoenix (PHX)
• Washington Reagan (DCA)

To use American’s TSA PreCheck Touchless ID, you’ll need to be an AAdvantage member (sign up for a free account here if you don’t already have one), have a Known Traveler Number and a valid passport, and opt in with American Airlines. Once you opt in, you can stay enrolled for a year and opt out at any time.

American Airlines isn’t the only airline that offers some form of touchless ID service. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines participate in the TSA’s Touchless Identity Solution for Trusted Travelers program. However, Delta went a step further with Delta Digital ID. This program allows eligible Delta SkyMiles members to use a dedicated bag drop and security lines without presenting a traditional photo ID.

How To Opt In to Touchless ID

To opt in to American’s Touchless ID program, you must first log into your AAdvantage account. Next, you’ll save your passport and Known Traveler Number to your profile. If you’ve forgotten your Known Traveler Number and are a TSA PreCheck member, you can look up that information at this link.

You can opt in to the program via the American app through your profile, during check-in, or in the Ready to Fly hub. Finally, select “TSA PreCheck Touchless ID” to opt in, and you’ll be set.

To use it, you’ll check in for your flight online and look for the Touchless ID icon on your boarding pass. At the airport, simply use the dedicated Touchless ID security lane, which is a separate lane from the typical TSA PreCheck lane.

Final Thoughts

American Airlines is the latest carrier to expand its Touchless ID offerings, streamlining the security screening process at all of its U.S. hub airports. The program is simple enough to enroll in, and once you’ve enrolled, you can enjoy this benefit for a year.