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Alabama’s busiest airport adds biometric screening service

United Airlines Pilot Josh Key does a pre-flight check of the CRJ 200 airplane made by Bombadier of Canada, prior to the inaugural flight Thursday from Chattanooga to Washington Dulles Airport.
United Airlines Pilot Josh Key does a pre-flight check of the CRJ 200 airplane made by Bombadier of Canada, prior to the inaugural flight Thursday from Chattanooga to Washington Dulles Airport.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Alabama’s busiest airport is partnering with a company that can identify passengers through eye scans and fingerprints.

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport recently added kiosks offering the technology for a fee, Al.com reported.

The CLEAR service is available for a $15 per month membership, paid annually, with various discounts for family members.

The scan then serves as the passenger’s ticket and reservation, Al.com reported .

After the biometric identification, CLEAR members move to the front of physical security screening without having to remove their shoes.