John Wayne Airport (SNA) is the 35th airport in the nation to offer TSA PreCheck to eligible passengers, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reports. Under TSA PreCheck U.S. citizens traveling domestically who are select Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and US Airways frequent travelers - or members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler programs - are now eligible to participate and may receive expedited screening benefits. The TSA PreCheck lane is now available at Checkpoint A.
TSA says its PreCheck is part of the agency’s effort to implement risk-based security concepts that enhance security by focusing efforts on travelers considered higher risk and about whom the agency knows less. To date, more than 5 million passengers have experienced TSA PreCheck. TSA PreCheck is now available in 35 airports for Alaska, American, Delta, United and US Airways frequent flyers.
“Over the past year, we’ve expanded TSA PreCheck to 35 airports, covering all 28 of the largest airports along with seven others across the country,” said TSA Administrator John S. Pistole. “In the coming year, we will continue partnering with airlines, airports, and the traveling public to further expand TSA PreCheck, making air travel safer and more efficient for the traveling public.”
Eligible passengers include U.S. citizens flying on participating airlines as well as those who are members of CBP Trusted Traveler programs, including Global Entry, SENTRI and NEXUS. As of November 15, Canadian citizens traveling domestically in the United States who are members of NEXUS are also qualified to participate in TSA PreCheck. Individuals interested in participating can apply by visiting www.globalentry.gov.
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