The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently launched an expedited screening initiative called TSA Pre-Check which is designed to help TSA focus resources on passengers they know less about while expediting the process for lower-risk passengers whenever possible.
U.S. citizens who are members of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Global Entry, NEXUS, and SENTRI Trusted Traveler programs are eligible to participate in Participation in TSA Pre-Checkis currently available to for the following:
| Airport | Airline |
| Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport | Alaska, Delta, United & US Airways |
| Boston Logan International Airport | Delta Airlines |
| Charlotte-Douglas International Airport | American, Delta, United & US Airways |
| Chicago O’Hare International Airport | American, Delta, United & US Airways |
| Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | American Airlines |
| Detroit Wayne County International Airport | Delta Air Lines |
| George Bush International Airport | Alaska & United Airlines |
| Indianapolis International Airport | American, Delta, United & US Airways |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | American & Delta Airlines |
| LaGuardia Airport | Delta & American Airlines |
| Lambert-St. Louis International Airport | American Airlines |
| Los Angeles International Airport | Delta, American & United Airlines |
| McCarran International Airport | Delta & American Airlines |
| Miami International Airport | Alaska & American Airlines |
| Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport | Alaska, American, Delta, United & US Airways |
| Orlando International Airport | Delta Air Lines |
| Portland International Airport | Alaska, American, Delta, United & US Airways |
| Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | Alaska, Delta, United & US Airways |
| Salt Lake City International Airport | American, Delta & US Airways |
| Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | Alaska, American, Delta, United & US Airways |
| Tampa International Airport | Delta Airlines |
Some passengers could qualify for expedited screening through U.S. airport security checkpoints via designated screening lanes. Benefits may include no longer removing the following items when going through airport security:
- Shoes
- 3-1-1 compliant bag in carry-on
- Laptop from bag
- Light outerwear/jacket
- Belt
At no point, however, is this program an entitlement. Passengers are always subject to random, unpredictable screening measures.
Program members must provide their membership number (PASS ID) in the “Known Traveler Number” field when booking reservations or enter it into their frequent flyer profile with the airline. The Trusted Traveler membership number enables TSA’s Secure Flight System to verify that the traveler is a legitimate CBP Trusted Traveler and therefore eligible to participate in TSA Pre-Check.
For more information, call the TSA Contact Center at 1-866-289-9673.
