At TSA identity checkpoints, presenting a passport-based Digital ID from Apple Wallet involves double-clicking the device side button, selecting the Digital ID, holding the top of the iPhone or the face of the Apple Watch near a TSA identity reader, reviewing a prompt that shows what information will be shared, and confirming the transaction with Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode.
November 13, 2025
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procedural
Describes the user interaction flow and verification steps for presenting a Digital ID to a TSA identity reader.
Government shutdowns can result in some federal aviation personnel—such as air traffic controllers, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers, and aircraft maintenance technicians—continuing to work without pay until funding is restored.
October 30, 2025
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temporal
Describes an operational and labor consequence of federal funding lapses affecting the aviation sector.
During a U.S. federal government shutdown, workers designated as 'essential'—including Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers and air traffic controllers—are required to continue working without receiving immediate pay.
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policy
Describes employment and pay expectations for designated essential federal workers during a government shutdown.
Government shutdowns can delay infrastructure projects and can result in federal transportation workers, such as TSA agents and air traffic controllers, not being paid on time.
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descriptive
Federal funding interruptions commonly affect large infrastructure programs and the pay status of federal employees in transportation roles.