TSA PreCheck®️ is a program offered by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) that provides expedited screening at airport checkpoints. TSA PreCheck®️ conducts risk assessments about passengers prior to their airport arrival. This program helps improve safety at airports and enhances passengers experiences during their travels.
Quick Facts About TSA PreCheck®️
Available in approximately 200 airports and 90 airlines throughout the United States.
Can be used for U.S. travelers booking international and domestic flights.
Eligibility for the program includes (1) U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents, (2) U.S. Armed Forces members including reserve, National Guard and select government employees and (3) children 12 years of age and younger who are traveling with eligible passengers (for a comprehensive eligibility list click here).
TSA PreCheck®️ Advantages
No need to take off shoes, laptops, belts, light jackets and TSA-compliant 3-1-1 liquids at security.
Most passengers wait no more than 10 minutes at security check.
TSA PreCheck®️ Enrollment
Enrolling in the program through Idemia costs $78 and $85 through Telos.
Once enrolled, it is good for 5 years.
To renew TSA PreCheck®️ for an additional 5 years, it costs $70 if done online and $78 if completed in person through Idemia and $70 for online and in person renewals through Telos.
My Experience with TSA PreCheck®️
I just enrolled into TSA PreCheck®️ and it was a quick, wonderful experience. I completed an online application, which only took a couple of minutes. The application asked security and background questions and let me know which identification documents I needed to bring for an in person appointment. After completing the online application, I scheduled an in person appointment the following day at a convenient location (I went through Idemia and had an appointment at Staples). When I came in for my in person appointment, it took approximately 10 minutes to complete. I verified information on my online application, provided ID documents, took a non-smiling picture (similar to taking a passport picture) and made my payment (they also provided me a coupon to use in Staples). I was informed if I had already booked a flight to notify the airline of my Known Traveler Number (KTN), the number assigned by TSA PreCheck®️, when approved. Upon completion, I was told by the attendant I would receive an email from TSA PreCheck®️ in 3-5 days if I was approved. I received an email confirmation 2 days after my appointment notifying me I was eligible for the program and provided a link to find my KTN. Overall, it took 4 days from the time I completed the online application to getting notification I was approved for TSA PreCheck®️. I look forward to utilizing TSA PreCheck®️ for my upcoming trip!
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