Request for TSA Cares Assistance

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If your flight is within 72 hours, please call TSA Cares (855) 787-2227 to request assistance. TSA Cares assistance is only available for assistance through the screening checkpoint. If you need in-flight assistance or wheelchair assistance from the curb to the aircraft, please contact your airline.
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Flight Details

Departure Flight details (Where you’re leaving from)

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NOTE: To receive assistance, your flight must be from a U.S. airport. Please choose an airport from the list.

Keyboard-only users must enter date manually in format mm/dd/yyyy
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NOTE: To receive assistance, your flight must be from a U.S. airport. Please choose an airport from the list.

Keyboard-only users must enter date manually in format mm/dd/yyyy

* Describe the type of screening assistance you need at the checkpoint. If the request is for a child, please provide their age. See below for examples of information to include:

  • I have difficulty following instructions due to a disability or medical condition
  • I have mobility limitations including difficulty standing, walking or lifting my arms
  • I use mobility aids or support devices
  • I have internal/external devices or other concerns that may affect my ability to use screening technology
  • I am traveling with medically necessary liquids, gels, aerosols over 3.4oz
  • I am traveling with a child who has a disability, medical condition, or is transgender
  • I am traveling with a service animal
  • I have difficulty understanding and communicating in English
  • I am traveling with religious or cultural items
  • I wear religious headwear or clothing
  • I am a Tribal traveler with cultural, sacred, spiritual items and/or ceremonial regalia and headdress.
  • I have concerns regarding screening for transgender and gender diverse individuals
  • I am traveling with crematory ashes
* We will remove the following special characters like @, #, $, %, &, -, ", {, (, [ or > . Please do not include them in your submission.

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