Seven More Airlines Join TSA PreCheck

Seven more airlines have joined the Transportation Security Administration’s PreCheck program, bringing the total to 37 airlines now participating in the expedited screening process.

The TSA announced that passengers flying Copa Airlines, Dominican Wings, InterCaribbean Airways, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Swift Air and Turkish Airlines may now utilize PreCheck.

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Once approved by a lengthy background and application process, PreCheck enables low-risk travelers to bypass traditional security lines at more than 180 U.S. airports. They instead use the special TSA line in which there is no need to remove shoes, laptops, 3-1-1 liquids, belts or light jackets.

“Expanding TSA PreCheck allows us to increase overall security effectiveness and make the screening process more efficient,” TSA Acting Administrator Huban Gowadia said in a statement. “We are committed to the expansion of TSA PreCheck to strengthen aviation security and improve the passenger experience.”

TSA PreCheck is available when departing from a U.S. airport to a foreign country; and for domestic, connecting flights after returning to the U.S. Passengers who are U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals and lawful permanent residents can apply for PreCheck.Travelers must be booked on one of the participating airlines in order to use PreCheck.

READ MORE: What TSA Program Is Best For You? 

The 30 domestic and international airlines previously signed up for the program are:

Aeromexico

Air Canada

Alaska Airlines

Allegiant Air

American Airlines

Aruba Airlines

Avianca

Boutique Airlines

Cape Air

Delta Air Lines

Emirates

Etihad Airways

Frontier Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Key Lime Air

Lufthansa

Miami Air International

OneJet

Seaborne Airlines

Southern Airways Express

Southwest Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Sun Country Airlines

Sunwing Airlines

United Airlines

Virgin America

Virgin Atlantic

WestJet

Xtra Airways