Eligible passengers can use TSA PreCheck lanes
when traveling from the US on
nearly 100
airlines
WASHINGTON ,
March 28,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) announced today the expansion of its TSA
PreCheck program with the addition of Air Premia, Air Tahiti Nui,
Air Transat, Bahamasair, BermudAir, Iberia, La Compagnie and New Pacific
Airlines.
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, including at the
Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau, Bahamas. TSA PreCheck passengers
travel with ease and may keep their shoes, belts and light jackets
on 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 U.S. airport or when connecting on domestic flights after
returning to the United States
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,
IDEMIA or Telos, 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.
Enrolled airline passengers must have the TSA PreCheck indicator
(such as TSAPRECHK, TSA PRE, 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. EDT 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. EDT 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