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TSA PreCheck costs $85 for 5 years
Hindustan Times··3 Sept
TSA PreCheck lets travelers use dedicated security lanes at more than 200 US airports with over 85 participating airlines. Enrollment costs $85 for five years, with more than 1,300 enrollment locations. A newer Touchless ID option uses facial recognition at 65 airports on six airlines. Children 17 and younger can join an adult in line for free.
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What It Means For You
- Travelers with Touchless ID look into a camera instead of showing ID to a TSA agent.
- Touchless ID requires opting in through participating airlines or Google Wallet's digital ID option.
- Boarding passes must show Touchless ID or travelers may be turned away from that lane.
What's Happening
- PreCheck passengers can keep laptops and liquids in bags at participating checkpoints.
- American, Delta, United, Southwest, Alaska and Hawaiian airlines support Touchless ID.
- Some premium credit cards reimburse the PreCheck membership fee.
How PreCheck Compares To Global Entry
- Global Entry from US Customs and Border Protection speeds re-entry after international flights.
- PreCheck is the most affordable dedicated airport security lane program at $85 for five years.
- Some airports still offer free reservations systems for standard TSA lines in Orlando, Phoenix and Seattle.
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