TSA officials demonstrated the new technology at Salt Lake City International Airport because more Utahns are opting for a mobile option for the first time. Here's how to use Utah mobile driver's licenses at the airport.
SALT LAKE CITY — There has been a spike in Utahns who have mobile driver's licenses or identification cards since the Transportation Security Administration
"I think that will find that it's really convenient," said TSA spokeswoman Lorie Dankers. "I think at any given moment, any of us can find our phone but we may not be able to find our wallet but that quick access to the phone, the quick access to the app ... will ultimately save a traveler time."TSA officials demonstrated the new technology at Salt Lake City International Airport on Thursday because more Utahns are opting for a mobile option for the first time.
The mobile process only takes about 10 to 15 seconds, about the same as the physical card inspection. The scanner doesn't have the capability to store any of the information, anyway, she added. It does, however, better detect fake credentials.
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