A new pilot program at SFO replaces the need for passengers to stop at a kiosk to take a photo for identity verification. Instead, a series of cameras installed along the Global Entry queue automatically verifies a traveler's identity while they move through the line.
Thursday, May 21, 2026 4:09PMA new pilot program at San Francisco International Airport aims to speed up the entry process for international travelers enrolled in Global Entry as the summer travel season begins.
Airport officials say the program replaces the need for passengers to stop at a kiosk to take a photo for identity verification. Instead, a series of cameras installed along the Global Entry queue automatically verifies a traveler's identity while they move through the line. According to a spokesperson for San Francisco International Airport, the system allows for a more continuous flow of passengers.
Once a traveler's identity is verified, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer at a podium or booth will either admit the traveler into the United States or refer them for additional screening. The airport says initial feedback on the system has been positive, citing improved efficiency for Global Entry members. U.S. Customs and Border Protection is operating the pilot program, and officials have been asked whether it could expand to other airports.
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