Airline safety is at the forefront of many people's minds after a fiery Japan Airlines collision with a Japanese Coast Guard plane in Tokyo.
22.12.2023 - 05:51 / travelpulse.com / Donald Wood
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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