Flyers who don't want to deal with the hassle of long security lines and happen to be flying with Cayman Airways, French Bee, Titan Airways or Zipair are in luck.
18.08.2023 - 07:29 / thepointsguy.com / David Pekoske
There is good news about the sometimes cumbersome enrollment process for TSA PreCheck.
Telos is the latest enrollment provider for TSA PreCheck applicants, joining long-standing provider Idemia.
This week's expansion follows successful enrollment trials earlier this year in Annapolis, Maryland; Chantilly, Virginia; Ashburn, Virginia; and Las Vegas.
With the addition of Telos, applicants now have 10 new enrollment locations throughout Florida, Las Vegas, Maryland and Virginia, with plans to continue expanding Telos PreCheck enrollment locations nationally.
First-time applicants who enroll in TSA PreCheck with Telos may renew their membership online after five years with either Telos or Idemia, per Telos.
"This expansion of enrollment providers will increase the network of locations where applicants may go to complete their TSA PreCheck membership," Transportation Security Administration administrator David Pekoske said in a statement.
In April, a TSA spokesperson confirmed the agency would also authorize Clear, the expedited security program, as a TSA PreCheck enrollment provider. As of August, there is no time frame for that implementation, according to the TSA.
At that time, PreCheck applicants will have the option to share their email, ZIP code and phone number with Clear to also apply for that program.
"Beyond that, no information is shared between Clear's program and Clear's TSA PreCheck application and the applications are even completed on separate devices," a TSA spokesperson previously said.
The expanded partnership with Clear would be a result of requirements set by the TSA Modernization Act and the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018.
"Clear has been on a mission to make experiences safer and easier since day one, so we're looking forward to becoming an authorized TSA PreCheck enrollment provider to help bring TSA PreCheck enrollment to more people in more places," a TSA spokesperson previously said via email. "Once Clear successfully meets all TSA requirements to become an enrollment provider and completes a trial period, Clear will be approved by TSA to begin offering TSA PreCheck enrollment services to the public at select locations using Clear pods."
Clear is a secure identity platform that uses member data, including fingerprint and iris scans, to automate the TSA identity verification step.
After confirming a member's identity, a Clear representative escorts them to the front of the line for the traditional security screening machines.
If they're also enrolled in TSA PreCheck, members head to those screening lines. If you don't have TSA PreCheck, you'll use the normal screening lines where you remove your shoes, unload your electronics, liquids, light jacket,
Flyers who don't want to deal with the hassle of long security lines and happen to be flying with Cayman Airways, French Bee, Titan Airways or Zipair are in luck.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) added four new airlines to its beloved TSA PreCheck program this week, making it easier for travelers to expedite airport security no matter where they’re flying.
If you’ve been following the news lately, it’s plain to see that travel is back in a big way, and with it, long lines and crowds at the airports. Reports of long waits in airport check-in and security lines likely have many travelers looking into trusted traveler programs and security expediting services such as TSA PreCheck (which costs $78 for a five-year membership, and $70 to renew) and Clear (which costs $189 per year).
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is expanding its TSA PreCheck expedited screening program to add four new airlines to its list of participating domestic and international carriers. The four new airlines are Cayman Airways, French bee, Titan Airways and Zipair. There are currently 90 TSA PreCheck air carriers. The PreCheck system is a way for travelers to expedite their security screenings. The majority of PreCheck passengers wait less than ten minutes at airport security checkpoints around the world. These passengers also don’t have to take anything out of their bags as they go through security and are not required to take off their shoes, jackets or other items. Travelers are eligible to apply for the program if they are U.S. citizens, nations or lawful permanent residents. They have to enroll at tsa.gov/precheck, complete the online application, then schedule a ten-minute in-person appointment. Travelers, once approved, receive a Known Traveler Number (KTN) that allows them to use TSA PreCheck lanes. Most often receive their KTN within three to five days.
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