Apple is moving toward turning the iPhone into a full digital travel wallet by expanding support for mobile IDs, digital passports and TSA-approved identity checks. The article explains that Apple is working with government agencies and airport security groups so travelers can use their phone for identity verification at more checkpoints, reducing the need to show physical IDs. Early pilots have shown smoother security lines, quicker identity confirmation and stronger privacy controls since users share only the specific data needed. The effort is still limited in scope, but it signals a shift toward phone-based identity becoming a normal part of air travel, with broader adoption expected as more states and federal partners come on board.
