Your Kennywood Trip Just Got a Little Smoother, N'at
So listen, everyone's talkin' about TSA PreCheck introducing touchless ID at airports, makin' travel a little faster. It's supposed to speed things up, just lookin' at your face and lettin' you through instead of fumbling with your ID. Seems like a good idea for folks who travel a lot, n'at.
Here's why it matters here in Pittsburgh. Our airport, Pittsburgh International (PIT), has been makin' huge strides to be a modern hub. They're already usin' facial recognition for international flights, so this ain't exactly new tech for us. Think about all the folks headin' out for business, or those Steel City parents takin' the kids to Disney. We got Carnegie Mellon grads goin' all over the world for tech conferences, and people comin' in to check out our robotics scene in the Strip District. This touchless ID means less time standin' in line and more time gettin' a Primanti's sandwich before your flight or catchin' the incline up Mount Washington for that killer skyline view.
* Less fumbling for IDs, which means quicker lines.
* Could make Pittsburgh International even more attractive for travelers.
* More seamless travel for business folks and families.
It's just another step in Pittsburgh showin' the world we're not stuck in the past. We're lookin' forward, makin' things efficient, and still keepin' that friendly Burgh vibe. That's the Burgh, yinz — steel town heart, no matter what.
Mikey and the crew always break down what's new for yinz on the morning show — check 'em out at mornings.live.