by Donald Wood
Last updated: 8:35 AM ET, Thu December 21, 2023
The Transportation
Security Administration has announced an expansion of its TSA PreCheck
program with the addition of Norse Atlantic Airways, Lynx Air, Starlux Airlines,
and Fiji Airways.
With these additions, there are now 94 domestic and
international carriers that participate in the program.
TSA PreCheck is an expedited
screening program enabling low-risk travelers to enjoy an efficient
screening experience at more than 200 airports in the United States. Passengers
with TSA PreCheck can keep their shoes, belts, and light jackets on during
security screening.
Additionally, they are not required to remove laptops, 3-1-1
liquids, and food items from their carry-on bags. As a result, wait times to
get through security is significantly reduced. The TSA says that about 99
percent of TSA PreCheck passengers wait less than 10 minutes in dedicated lanes
at airport checkpoints.
To enroll in TSA PreCheck, visit tsa.gov/precheck, complete
the online application in five minutes and schedule a 10-minute in-person
appointment to complete the enrollment. Once approved, travelers receive a
unique Known Traveler Number that, when added to an airline reservation, makes
them eligible to use the special lanes at security checkpoints when
traveling on any of the participating airlines.
TSA PreCheck is available for eligible passengers when
departing from a U.S. airport or connecting on domestic flights after
returning. Travelers who are U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. lawful
permanent residents may apply for TSA PreCheck.
Also, teenagers aged 13-17
may now accompany 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.
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