u.s. department of homeland security wants to scan your face to board a plane—here’s what it will cost you
The u.s. department of homeland security is rolling out mandatory facial recognition for domestic flights, and your wallet is about to feel the pinch. While DHS says this will speed up security lines, the hidden costs are piling up: airlines are already passing on the tech expenses to passengers, with some budget carriers warning of $5 to $10 add-ons per ticket. But the real sting is your privacy—think identity theft risks and $200 fees to opt out of the database if you mistype your info. Worse, a glitchy system could leave you stranded at the gate, forcing last-minute rebookings that drain your checking account.