HOW TO MAKE PASSING THROUGH TSA EASIER

I know everyone hates the dreaded airport security lines.  Well did you know there is some good news out there for you?  You might have even seen the signs when standing in line, but weren't quite sure what they meant.  Well now you do.

These days TSA is offering an expedited screening program to provide travelers with a better, faster experience.  The TSA Pre✓® program offers U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals and lawful permanent residents who qualify as low risk the opportunity to receive a more convenient and efficient security screening process.  No need to remove shoes, laptops, liquids, belts or light jackets anymore.

Now Available in Over 150 Airports with 12 Participating Airlines

This new service is now offered in more than 150 airports around the country with 12 participating airlines, including:

·         Air Canada	·         Hawaiian Airlines	·         Sun Country
·         Alaska Airlines	·         JetBlue Airways	·         United Airlines
·         American Airlines	·         OneJet	·         Virgin America
·         Delta Air Lines	·         Southwest Airlines	·         WestJet

TSA Pre✓® is available for passengers traveling domestically (within the United States) or internationally when departing from a U.S. airport to a location outside the country. Passengers may also be eligible for TSA Pre✓® when connecting to a domestic flight after returning to the U.S. from a foreign country.  TSA Pre✓® is generally available full-time or during peak times at participating airports.

How Do I Get TSA Pre✓® for Me?

To qualify for TSA Pre✓® first you must go online to apply at Apply for TSA Pre✓® or complete the entire process in person at an enrollment center.  You can locate your closest Application Center using the link above.  Then you must schedule an appointment, either online or by calling (855) 347-8371.

Whether you apply online or at an Application Center, you will be required to bring the proper identity document(s) in person to an enrollment center and provide your fingerprints along with payment.  This application process will require you to pay a non-refundable $85 fee valid for 5 years in this program.

Once you have submitted all the required information to the Application Center, you should receive a response from TSA within 2-3 weeks. If TSA clears you, you will receive notification via first-class mail with your known traveler number, which you can then use to fill in the KTN section on airline reservations and profiles.  You can also check the status of your application online. 

What's a "Known Traveler Number" (KTN)?

If you are approved to participate in the TSA Pre✓® program, you will be given a “Known Traveler Number” (KTN) to use when making flight reservations.  For your convenience, you can add this to your profile on any of the participating airlines you frequently use and it will be entered automatically when booking travel on their website. If booking travel through a third-party website, just enter the provided number in the ‘known traveler number’ field when making your travel reservations.  When making flight arrangements with your favorite travel agent, just provide them with your KTN like you would your frequent flyer number and they will take care of the rest.

Participating airlines will then print an indicator on your boarding pass for security to see.  When you arrive at the airport, you will now be able to use the specially marked lanes to help whiz you right through the security screening process.

* It should be remembered that TSA incorporates unpredictable security measures throughout the airport and no passenger is guaranteed expedited screening.

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