Eligible passengers can use TSA PreCheck lanes
when traveling from the U.S. on nearly 100 airlines
WASHINGTON, July 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
announced today the expansion of its TSA PreCheck®
program with the addition of Aer
Lingus, Air New Zealand, Ethiopian Airlines and Saudia.
Nearly 100 airlines now participate in the program.
TSA PreCheck is an expedited screening program enabling low-risk
travelers to enjoy a secure and efficient screening experience at
more than 200 U.S. state and territory airports, and one
foreign Preclearance airport at the Lynden Pindling International
Airport in Nassau, Bahamas. TSA
PreCheck passengers travel with ease and may keep on their shoes,
belts and light jackets and are not required to remove laptops,
3-1-1 liquids and food items from their carry-on bags. About 99% of
TSA PreCheck passengers wait less than 10 minutes in dedicated
lanes at airport checkpoints nationwide.
TSA PreCheck is available for eligible passengers when departing
from a participating airport or when connecting on domestic flights
after returning to the U.S. from a foreign airport. Travelers who
are U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals or U.S. lawful permanent
residents may apply for TSA PreCheck and can pick any
enrollment provider based on cost, location and additional
benefits. Costs for enrollment vary by provider.
Enrolling in TSA PreCheck is easy. Visit tsa.gov/precheck and
choose one of the enrollment providers, CLEAR, IDEMIA, or Telos.
Next, submit the online application in five minutes and complete
enrollment in 10 minutes at your chosen provider which includes
fingerprinting, document and photo capture, and payment.
Once approved, travelers receive a unique Known Traveler Number
(KTN) that, when added to an airline reservation, makes them
eligible to use TSA PreCheck lanes. Most new enrollees receive
a KTN within three to five days.
Teenagers aged 13-17 may now accompany TSA PreCheck enrolled
parents or guardians through TSA PreCheck screening when
traveling on the same reservation and when the TSA PreCheck
indicator appears on the teen's boarding pass. Children 12 and
under may accompany an enrolled parent or guardian in the TSA
PreCheck lanes without restriction.
Enrolled airline passengers must have the TSA PreCheck indicator
(such as TSA PRECHK or TSA Pre✓®) on their boarding pass before
approaching a TSA checkpoint to confirm they are eligible for TSA
PreCheck screening.
AskTSA is available for travelers needing live assistance from
8 a.m. until 6 p.m. ET via X
(formerly known as Twitter) or Facebook by messaging @AskTSA or by
sending a text to "275-872" ("AskTSA"). Travelers may also reach
the TSA Contact Center at 866-289-9673 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. EDT on weekends/holidays. An
automated service is available 24/7.
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SOURCE Transportation Security Administration