DALLAS — The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has added two more airlines to its TSA PreCheck program.
The program, which already has almost 100 participating airlines in the expedited screening operation at more than 200 US state and territory airports, has two additional carriers: Caribbean Airlines (BW) and Red Air (L5).
In April, the program expanded to welcome eight new airlines. These included Air Premia (YP), Air Tahiti Nui (TN), Air Transat (TS), Bahamasair (UP), BermudAir (2T), Iberia (IB), La Compagnie (B0), and New Pacific Airlines (7H).
Convenient Security Processing
Travelers eligible for TSA PreCheck enjoy more convenient security processing at airports. They may keep on their shoes, belts, and light jackets and are not required to remove laptops, 3-1-1 liquids, or food items from their carry-on bags.
Furthermore, their processing times are reduced. The TSA says that most PreCheck passengers wait less than 10 minutes in dedicated lanes at airport checkpoints.
The TSA PreCheck program is not available to all passengers. However, it is open for eligible passengers when departing from participating airports or connecting on domestic flights after returning to the United States from abroad.
After being approved for the program, eligible travelers will receive a unique known traveler number (a KTN). Adding this to an airline reservation makes them eligible for TSA PreCheck lanes.
How It Works
To enroll in TSA PreCheck, travelers need to follow these three steps or walk into any enrollment location. To renew travelers must complete their renewal online.
1. Apply Online
Select an enrollment provider with enrollment locations near you. Submit your TSA PreCheck application online in as little as 5 minutes.
2. Visit an Enrollment Location
Complete enrollment in 10 minutes at your chosen provider which includes fingerprinting, document and photo capture, and payment.
3. Get Your TSA PreCheck Number
Once approved, get your Known Traveler Number (KTN), add it to your airline reservations and start saving time in screening.
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