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Spirit Airlines Brings Biometric Check-In To DFW Airport

DFW AIRPORT (CBSDFW.COM) -- Spirit Airlines announced they are bringing an "Airport Of The Future" -- low contact -- check-in procedure to the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Officials said they are set to unveil the technology Tuesday, December 7.

According to a release, the airline will "unveil its redesigned ticket lobby featuring new biometric identification procedures developed to limit face-to-face interaction and streamline flight check-ins."

"The overhauled check-in process represents a new paradigm for the U.S. airline industry as it moves to touchless and reduced-contact experiences for Guests," said officials in a statement released Friday.

The company is expected to release more details regarding the new process at a media event next week.

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