If you travel outside of the country a lot, you’ll know returning to America can be a slog. That’s because American airports currently lack automated border control (ABC) systems, better colloquially known as “eGates.” The lack of eGates at America’s airports means even passengers with American passports need to wait in long lines to have their passports checked by a border customs official.

But now that’s changing—at least at a few airports—thanks to a partnership between the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and security identity company CLEAR. eGates are finally coming to America. Here’s what that means for travelers.

What is an eGate?

An eGate is a colloquial term for an automated border control (ABC) system. eGates are checkpoints used at border crossings and security ch

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