Air Canada is using facial recognition to board domestic flights at Vancouver Airport soon

Travelling through Vancouver International Airport just got a little easier for some, because as of next week you'll be able to board most domestic flights without showing your ID.

Air Canada is launching the next evolution of it's facial recognition boarding system on December 3 at YVR, for almost all of their domestic flights from the airport.

In a press release the airline said that "following a successful pilot project on select flights, Air Canada and YVR are the first in Canada to invest in the technology and equipment to modernize the Canadian airport travel experience by offering travellers the convenience and security of digital recognition at the gate to confirm their identities."

Air Canada said that there was positive feedback from the pilot phase, and they're looking to expand the technology to more airports.

Aimed at reducing wait times and making travel a little more convenient, the digital identification will let travellers verify their identity more quickly, similar to how facial ID is used to unlock some smartphones.

"With Air Canada's Digital ID, there's no need to search for your phone, boarding pass, or physical ID. Simply walk up to the camera screen, and your identity is confirmed in seconds, reducing wait times and simplifying the travel experience. Customers utilizing Digital ID will be among the first to board the aircraft and get settled in sooner," the release added.

To use the new system you'll have to enroll in Air Canada's Digital Identification Program, so participation is optional. You can enroll for the program on the Air Canada app.