{"title": "Apple Launches Passport Integration in Wallet for Streamlined Air Travel Security", "body": ["Apple has unveiled an update to its Wallet application, enabling users to securely store U.S. passports digitally. Travelers can now use this electronic version of their identification at Transportation Security Administration screening points in airports across the country."], ["For individuals holding passports but without an updated Real ID driver's license, this development means they can access domestic flights without carrying the physical document. The Real ID requirement has posed challenges for many passengers, and this innovation aims to simplify the process."], ["The digital passport option appears on iPhone devices and Apple Watches alike. Apple indicates that the functionality is rolling out to security stations at over 250 airports in the United States. It applies solely to domestic travel; international journeys still require presenting the tangible passport."], ["TechCrunch reports that not every TSA scanning device currently supports reading these electronic IDs. Passengers are advised to carry their printed passport in the interim while the agencies and Apple finalize the rollout."], ["Apple intends to broaden the application's scope past aviation. In the future, companies could leverage these digital IDs for confirming customer ages. The capability debuted with iOS 16, incorporating passports into the array of government-issued identifications already compatible with Apple Wallet."], ["Incorporating a passport into the app is straightforward: open the Wallet interface and adhere to the on-screen instructions. The process involves taking a selfie and performing various facial and head gestures to verify identity."], ["Apple Wallet currently supports driver's licenses and state identification cards from 12 states plus Puerto Rico. However, these options do not qualify for use in air travel, lacking Real ID compliance or passport status."]}