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06 May 2013

TSA Pre✓™ Expands Expedited Screening Benefits for International Travel

Press Release

WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that beginning May 7, 2013, in addition to domestic travel, TSA Pre✓™ participants will be eligible for expedited screening on select international travel itineraries. Eligible passengers traveling on Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and US Airways will be allowed to leave on their shoes, light outerwear and belt, keep their laptop in its case, and their 3-1-1 compliant liquids/gels bag in a carry-on.

23 April 2013

Prohibited Items List Implementation Delay

In The News

“In order to accommodate further input from the Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC), which includes representatives from the aviation community, passenger advocates, law enforcement experts, and other stakeholders, TSA will temporarily delay implementation of changes to the Prohibited Items List, originally scheduled to go into effect April 25. This timing will enable TSA to incorporate the ASAC’s feedback about the changes to the Prohibited Items List and continue workforce training."

18 April 2013

Testimony

2013 Testimony

  • April 18, 2013 – Oral Statement of TSA Deputy Administrator John W. Halinski Before the House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform (pdf, 44kb)
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  • April 12, 2013 – Statement of TSA Deputy Administrator John W. Halinski before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security (pdf, 36kb)
28 March 2013

TSA Pre✓™ Now Available at 40 Airports Nationwide: Expedited Screening Begins at Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Press Release

MORRISVILLE, N.C. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced that Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is the 40th airport in the nation to offer TSA Pre✓™ to eligible passengers. Under TSA Pre✓™ passengers traveling domestically from RDU who are select American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and US Airways frequent travelers or members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler programs are eligible to participate and may receive expedited screening benefits at the Terminal 2 checkpoint.

27 March 2013

TSA to Provide Additional Expedited Screening Benefits for Wounded Warriors

Press Release

WASHINGTON – Starting today at airports nationwide, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will offer expedited screening to severely injured members of the U.S. Armed Forces.  In addition to offering curb to gate service for our nation’s Wounded Warriors, these individuals will also be eligible to move through security checkpoints without having to remove shoes, light outerwear jackets or hats. 

27 March 2013

TSA Pre✓™ Expedited Screening Begins at Nashville International Airport

Press Release

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced that TSA Pre✓™ is now available to eligible passengers at Nashville International Airport (BNA). Under TSA Pre✓™ passengers traveling domestically from BNA who are select American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and US Airways frequent travelers or members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler programs are eligible to participate and may receive expedited screening benefits at the Main Checkpoint.

27 March 2013

TSA Pre✓™ Expedited Screening Begins at Memphis International Airport

Press Release

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced that TSA Pre✓™ is now available to eligible passengers at Memphis International Airport (MEM). Under TSA Pre✓™ passengers traveling domestically from MEM who are select American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and US Airways frequent travelers or members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler programs are eligible to participate and may receive expedited screening benefits at Checkpoint B.

26 March 2013

TSA Pre✓™ Begins at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

Press Release

CLEVELAND – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced the start of TSA Pre✓™ operations at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). Under TSA Pre✓™ passengers traveling domestically from CLE who are select American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and US Airways frequent travelers or members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler programs are now eligible to participate in TSA Pre✓™ and may receive expedited screening benefits at the South Checkpoint.

19 March 2013

TSA Pre✓™ Begins at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Press Release

AUSTIN, Texas – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced the start of TSA Pre✓™ operations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Under TSA Pre✓™ passengers traveling domestically who are select Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and US Airways frequent travelers or members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler programs are now eligible to participate and may receive expedited screening benefits. The TSA Pre✓™ lane is located at Checkpoint 2.

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