NEWS FLASH!! Precheck goes INT
| PreCheck Program Expands To International Flights |
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The Transportation Security Administration expanded its PreCheck expedited screening program passengers with international itineraries. The program was previously available only to passengers flying domestically.
Passengers enrolled in PreCheck on select international itineraries are able to use the special PreCheck security checkpoints. The expedited screening process allows passengers to leave their shoes, belt and jackets on and liquids and laptops in their bags. They can also walk through metal detectors instead of full-body scanners.
The PreCheck program is open to passengers flying select international flights on Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United and US Airways at the 40 airports with existing PreCheck screening lines. Passengers arriving from abroad and connecting to another flight also have access to the program.
"US Airways supports the TSA's risk-based approach to improving security for travelers with programs such as TSA PreCheck. We applaud Administrator Pistole and his team on expanding TSA PreCheck to international itineraries," said Paul Morell, US Airways' vice president of Safety, Security & Environmental Programs. "The program is currently available at 27 U.S. airports for US Airways customers and now our frequent international travelers may be eligible for expedited screening when departing the United States."
PreCheck is available to U.S. citizens invited by an airline based on frequent-flyer program history and to U.S. citizens enrolled in Customs and Border Protection's Trusted Traveler programs, including Global Entry, SENTRI and NEXUS. Enrollment in Global Entry costs $100 for five years and requires an interview at a CBP office. For more information on the program and to find out which airports offer the expedited screening lines, visit the PreCheck website.
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