About TSA PreCheck®
TSA PreCheck® is an expedited screening program that makes risk assessments about passengers prior to their arrival at an airport checkpoint. TSA PreCheck® enhances aviation security and provides a better travel experience. The program has expanded to approximately 200 airports across the country and millions of passengers have enjoyed the benefits of this program since its inception.
TSA PreCheck® is a component of TSA’s intelligence-driven, risk-based security approach used to provide the most effective security in the most efficient way.
Who is Eligible?
Eligible TSA PreCheck® travelers include:
- U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents enrolled in TSA PreCheck®.
- Members of Global Entry.
- U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who are members of SENTRI.
- U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents and Canadian citizens who are members of NEXUS.
- Members of the U.S. Armed Forces including those serving in the National Guard and reserves as well as government employees from select agencies.
- Cadets and midshipmen of the U.S. Military Academy, Naval Academy, Coast Guard Academy, Air Force Academy and Merchant Marine Academy.
- Passengers 12 and younger traveling with an eligible passenger.
- Passengers who are selected using existing Secure Flight system requirements while traveling on participating airlines.
Eligible passengers flying both domestically and outbound internationally from participating airports, as well as passengers with connecting domestic flights who arrive in the United States on an international flight, may use the TSA PreCheck® lanes when going
through the screening process.
Although these passengers are eligible for TSA PreCheck® benefits, TSA incorporates random and unpredictable security measures throughout the airport and no individual is guaranteed expedited screening.
Screening Benefits
Travelers are not required to remove:
- Shoes
- Belts
- 3-1-1 compliant bag
- Light jacket/outerwear
- Laptop from bag
How It Works
Participating airlines will print TSA PreCheck® indicator on the boarding pass. Look for the indicator on the pass and dedicated TSA PreCheck® screening lanes at participating airports.
TSA PreCheck® Application Program
U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents can apply for TSA PreCheck® expedited screening benefits for a fee of $85, which is valid for five years. To apply for TSA PreCheck® or find a participating airport, visit tsa.gov.
Participating Airlines
There are currently 67 airlines who participate in the TSA PreCheck® program:
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Aeromexico Air Canada Air France Air India Air Serbia Alaska Airlines All Nippon Airways Allegiant Airlines American Airlines Aruba Airlines Asiana Avianca Boutique Airlines British Airways Brussels Airlines Cape Air Cathay Pacific Airways China Airlines Condor Airlines Contour Aviation Copa Airlines Delta Air Lines Eastern Edelweiss Air Elite Airways Emirates Etihad Airways EVA Air Finnair Flycana Frontier Airlines Hawaiian Airlines Icelandair InterCaribbean Airways |
Japan Airlines JetBlue Airways Key Lime Air KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Korean Air Lufthansa Miami Air Norwegian Air Philippine Airlines Porter Airlines Qatar Airways Scandinavian Airlines Seaborne Airlines Silver Airways Singapore Airlines Southern Airways Express Southwest Airlines Spirit Airlines Sun Country Airlines Sunwing Swift Air Swiss International Air Lines TAP Portugal Thomas Cook Airlines (UK) Thomas Cook Airlines (Scan.) Turkish Airlines United Airlines Via Airlines Virgin Atlantic Volaris WestJet World Atlantic Xtra Airways |
Tel: 571-227-2829 / tsamedia@tsa.dhs.gov / visit tsa.gov
