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TSA PreCheck enrollment events can simplify airport security
Summary
Domestic U.S. air travel reached record holiday levels, and TSA PreCheck enrollment events let applicants complete their final screening in person on a first-come, first-served basis without prescheduling.
Content
TSA PreCheck enrollment events are being highlighted as a way to finalize security prescreening ahead of travel. U.S. domestic travel reached record levels over the holiday season, increasing interest in options that shorten airport wait times. The program provides approved travelers access to dedicated security lanes and five-year clearances. Enrollment events allow applicants to complete the final in-person screening step without a scheduled appointment.
Key points:
- AAA forecasted 122.4 million travelers leaving home by New Year's Day and projected a 2.3% increase in domestic air travel compared with the 2024 season.
- TSA PreCheck is managed by the Transportation Security Administration and approved status is valid for five years.
- Reported typical wait times in TSA PreCheck security lines are under 10 minutes.
- Enrollment events are offered by the three authorized providers named in the article (CLEAR, Idemia, and Telos) and accept walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis without prescheduling.
- Events are reported to include fingerprinting and biometric screening for the touchless ID and are sometimes announced on local news or hosted by employers and organizations.
- Children under 17 traveling on the same reservation with a TSA PreCheck-approved adult are reported to be able to use the TSA PreCheck line without separate approval.
Summary:
Higher holiday travel volumes have increased interest in ways to reduce security delays at airports. Enrollment events provide a path to complete the final in-person screening step without a scheduled appointment, which can streamline the approval process. Next steps reported in the article include completing the initial online application and consulting authorized providers' event listings for in-person screening opportunities.
