TSA has announced new perks that will see travelers pass through security checkpoints quicker.
Military service members will even be able to access the benefits for free.
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Active-duty military personnel and their families can go through a special screening lane which moves faster.
TSA has rolled out access to PreCheck lanes for service members on days when there are large crowds.
PreCheck evaluates a passenger’s risk before they arrive at an airport checkpoint.
PreCheck lanes allow travelers to go through security with ease and saves them time.
Passengers are not required to remove shoes, belts, 3-1-1 compliant bag, light jacket or outerwear, and laptop from bag.
Around 200 airports across the country have already adapted PreCheck with millions of passengers enjoying hassle-free travel.
Uniformed soldiers don’t need to enroll in PreCheck beforehand and can just show their DOD ID number.
Kathleen Connon, TSA federal security director for San Diego, said: “TSA SAN has a strong partnership with our military community, and expanding TSA PreCheck benefits will directly assist the approximately 110,000 active-duty service members and their families stationed in the San Diego area.
“TSA is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of military families by ensuring their travel is convenient and stress-free.”
Gold Star families can also access PreCheck at no cost but need to register for the program.
PreCheck is available to general public at a fee of $85 for five years.
TSA offers a $25 discount to military spouses who wish to enroll in PreCheck.
TSA also stated that it is now collaborating with the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide free TSA PreCheck to certain disabled veterans.
Eligibility will include those whose military service caused them to lose or lose the ability to use an extremity, become completely or partially paralysed, or become permanently blind.
To qualify for the free program, they must also be in need of a wheelchair, prosthetic limb, or other assistive equipment to help them move about as a result of their injury.
Disabled veterans must also be listed in the VA’s patient enrolment system.
Further details on the benefits for veterans with disabilities should be revealed in the near future.
TSA’s 3-1-1 rule
The Transportation Security Administration regulates the amount of liquids, aerosols, and gels that flyers can bring through airport security with the 3-1-1 liquids rule.
The 3-1-1 rule consists of the following:
Each container of liquid has to be 3.4 ounces or less.
All liquids have to fit in one clear, quart-sized, resealable bag.
Finally, passengers can only bring one bag of liquids each.
