The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced a significant expansion of its TSA PreCheck® program. The latest airlines to join are Norse Atlantic Airways, Lynx Air, Starlux Airlines, and Fiji Airways, raising the number of participating carriers to 94, both domestic and international.
Benefits of TSA PreCheck
TSA PreCheck offers an expedited screening process for low-risk travelers. This program is now accessible at over 200 U.S. airports, providing a more efficient and secure screening experience. Passengers in TSA PreCheck lanes can enjoy the convenience of not removing shoes, belts, and light jackets, and can keep laptops, 3-1-1 liquids, and food in their carry-on bags. Remarkably, 99% of TSA PreCheck passengers experience wait times of less than 10 minutes.
Eligibility and Enrollment
U.S. citizens, nationals, and lawful permanent residents are eligible for TSA PreCheck. The enrollment process is straightforward: visit tsa.gov/precheck, select an enrollment provider, complete an online application, and schedule a brief in-person appointment. Most applicants
Enrolling in TSA PreCheck is easy. Visit tsa.gov/precheck and choose one of the enrollment providers, Telos or IDEMIA, complete the online application in five minutes and schedule your 10-minute in-person appointment with your chosen provider to complete the enrollment.
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 at security checkpoints nationwide when traveling on any of the participating airlines. 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.
