The humans behind our patented privacy-first technology

We’re dedicated to putting people in the driver’s seat when it comes to their digital identity. See how we build technology to seamlessly manage sensitive identity data in a way that’s not only secure but also transparent and incredibly convenient.

"We create a high-assurance identity with a high level of trust that can be reused throughout the entire journey, at a fraction of the cost."
Adam Tsao Airside Digital Identity Acting CEO / COO & Co-Founder

Adam Tsao, Founder

Bringing identity into the digital age since 2009

Revolutionizing the digital identity industry, major airlines, governments, and integration partners rely on Airside for secure identity verification, putting user-controlled data first and ensuring trust and time-savings with each use.

2023

Curaçao announces the world’s first pre-flight biometric digital ID verification for contactless border crossing, in partnership with Airside and Vision-Box

2023

2023

The Alaska Airlines Mobile Verify service is introduced in the Airside app, making your phone all you need to fly through the lobby in 5 minutes or less

2023

2023

Airside joins forces with Onfido, the leader in the global identity verification
2023

2023

Airside is granted use of Kantara’s Trust Mark, evidencing its compliance with the requirements of NIST SP 800-63 rev 3 Class of Approval at Identity Assurance Level 2 (IAL2)

2023

2022

American Airlines Mobile ID service in the Airside app launches at U.S. airport security checkpoints for AAdvantage® members with TSA PreCheck®

2022

2022

Airside celebrates 7 years of Mobile Passport service to 10 million international travelers, opening the path to digital ID along the whole journey

2022

2021

Airside joins Moderne Ventures immersion program to reduce fraud and speed transactions in the real estate industry with private identity proofing

2021

2021

Health Pass feature added to the Airside Digital Identity App, providing a way to present COVID-19 vaccination records.

2021

2020

USPTO issues patent to Airside for innovative digital sharing technology protected to encrypt, store, and share sensitive identity data

2020

2020

Airside Digital Identity App launches, enabling people to securely share their source-verified driver’s license and passport with organizations as a fast, safe, and touchless solution for everyday tasks

2020

2019

AirsideX platform launches to provide relying parties with identity management of their customers’ digital, verified documentation
2019

2019

Mobile Passport processes as many as 40K transactions/day, saving 2M hours for U.S. government officials and the traveling public
2019

2018

Apple selects Mobile Passport as “App of the Day”

2018

2015

Mobile Passport rolls-out to 30+ airports and cruise ports, streamlining inspections, enhancing quality, and cutting entry wait times
2015

2014

Mobile Passport launches at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport as the first app authorized for U.S. customs

2014

2013

CBP, ACI-NA, and Airside partner to develop the Mobile Passport Control (MPC) program, streamlining the travel inspection process and shortening overall entry times at U.S. entry points

2013

2011

B4YourBoard App launches as the first airport food delivery app with HMSHost

2011

2010

Airside Express App launches for multi-airline check-in, aggregating mobile boarding passes from any airline on a single app

2010

2009

Airside is founded with the mission to make identity verification and sharing faster and easier based on the fundamentals of privacy, security, and ground-truth data

2009

Our leadership

Adam Tsao

Adam Tsao

Founder, General Manager

Airside Mobile Florian Scholochow

Florian Scholochow

Founder, Technology

Be a part of how the world manages identity!

We’re a fast-growing company with a culture that emphasizes close teamwork, creative solutions, running lean, and rethinking how things work.

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Curaçao Announces World’s First Biometric Pre-Clearance Border Control Program in partnership with Airside and Vision-Box

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