{"id":53163,"date":"2023-12-13T23:13:33","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T17:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=53163"},"modified":"2023-12-23T19:39:33","modified_gmt":"2023-12-23T14:09:33","slug":"delta-digital-id-at-laguardia-los-angeles-and-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/13\/delta-digital-id-at-laguardia-los-angeles-and-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"Delta Extends Digital ID at LaGuardia, Los Angeles, and New York for Touchless Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ATLANTA-<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Delta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Delta Air Lines (DL) <\/a>travelers at LAX, LGA, and JFK can now enjoy an expedited airport experience just in time for the holiday season. Originally introduced at the airline&#8217;s Detroit and Atlanta hubs in 2021, Delta Digital ID offers passengers a seamless, hands-free method for navigating the airport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This cutting-edge technology, developed in collaboration with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), is now being extended to three significant coastal hubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/picture1_0.jpg\" alt=\"Delta Air Lines (DL) travelers at LAX, LGA, and JFK can now enjoy an expedited airport experience just in time for the holiday season. \" class=\"wp-image-53165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/picture1_0.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/picture1_0-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/picture1_0-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/picture1_0-750x423.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Delta Air Lines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-delta-digital-id-at-airports\">Delta Digital ID at Airports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By employing biometric facial matching, Delta Digital ID eliminates the necessity for agent-facilitated document checks. This allows customers to navigate bag drop and security checkpoints effortlessly, enhancing convenience and ease throughout their journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This entirely voluntary technology is accessible to customers who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hold a TSA PreCheck\u00ae membership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Store passport information and a Known Traveler Number in their Delta profile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possess a (free) SkyMiles membership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utilize the Fly Delta app<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Customers eligible for this service will be notified through their Fly Delta app when traveling from a Digital ID-enabled airport, including Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Detroit Metro Airport (DTW), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, starting Dec. 14). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon opting in, Delta Digital ID integrates into the customer&#8217;s SkyMiles profile, and they retain the option to opt out at any time. Delta ensures no storage or retention of biometric data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligible customers have the option to opt into Digital ID through their SkyMiles profile on Delta.com. Before opting in, customers must have a passport and\/or Known Traveler Number stored in their SkyMiles profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the post-launch verification period, customers can use Delta Digital ID to check bags and navigate security without presenting a physical ID. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They simply need to locate the appropriate line marked with the green &#8220;Delta Digital ID&#8221; icon, gaze into the camera at bag drop and\/or the security checkpoint, and use their digital identity in lieu of a physical ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/picture2.jpg\" alt=\"Delta Air Lines (DL) travelers at LAX, LGA, and JFK can now enjoy an expedited airport experience just in time for the holiday season. \" class=\"wp-image-53164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/picture2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/picture2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/picture2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/picture2-750x422.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Delta Air Lines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hasslefree-and-quick-transactions\">Hasslefree and Quick Transactions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the time saved at security lines depends on airport traffic, transactions with Delta Digital ID at bag drop typically take an average of 30 seconds. This represents a nearly 1.5-minute reduction compared to the standard two-minute bag drop time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of overall satisfaction, customers utilizing Delta Digital ID consistently outperform other Fly Delta app users by double-digit margins in the check-in and security experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allison Ausband, Chief Customer Experience Officer, emphasized the importance of a seamless airport experience in enhancing overall journey satisfaction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Digital ID, customers experience less hassle managing their wallets, and agents spend less time verifying documents. This technology creates an opportunity for genuine connections between Delta&#8217;s people and customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Delta&#8217;s collaboration with the TSA on Delta Digital ID is acknowledged for its dual advantages by TSA&#8217;s Austin Gould, Assistant Administrator for Requirements, Capabilities, and Analysis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He emphasizes this technology&#8217;s time-saving benefits and enhanced security effectiveness, describing it as a simpler and more convenient experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gould highlights the commitment to passenger privacy and adherence to security protocols, aligning with TSA&#8217;s mission of safeguarding the nation&#8217;s transportation systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In situations where facial matching algorithms encounter challenges, a trained agent will visually inspect the customer&#8217;s government-issued ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The success and popularity of Delta Digital ID at ATL and DTW have prompted further expansion plans. As of January, the technology&#8217;s presence in Atlanta will extend to the international terminal (ATL-F). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The positive reception from a majority of eligible customers opting for this technology is driving its continued expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/customer_in_lga_with_suitcase-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/customer_in_lga_with_suitcase-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/customer_in_lga_with_suitcase-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/customer_in_lga_with_suitcase-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/customer_in_lga_with_suitcase-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/customer_in_lga_with_suitcase-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/customer_in_lga_with_suitcase-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/customer_in_lga_with_suitcase-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/customer_in_lga_with_suitcase-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Delta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-future-expansions\">Future Expansions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Delta aims to extend the availability of Digital ID to more hubs in 2024, enhancing its convenience and time-saving benefits for travelers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The introduction of Digital ID at major airports like LAX, LGA, and JFK is particularly advantageous during the bustling year-end travel season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Greg Forbes, Managing Director of Airport Experience at Delta, expresses excitement about expanding the technology&#8217;s reach to a broader customer base, emphasizing its significant advantages in terms of convenience and efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned with us. 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