Sea-Tac TSA PreCheck expands for more frequent fliers
Jul 2, 2012, 1:20 PM | Updated: 6:55 pm
Travelers eligible to participate are considered low security risks because they are high-mileage frequent fliers invited by those airlines or members of the Global Entry, Sentri or Nexus border-crossing programs. (97.3 KIRO FM Photo/File)
(97.3 KIRO FM Photo/File)
You may be able to leave your shoes on the next time you go through security.
The Transportation Security Administration has expanded the PreCheck fast-pass security screening program at Sea-Tac Airport.
It began in April for some Alaska Airlines passengers and was expanded Monday to include eligible fliers on American, Delta, United and US Airways.
“TSA PreCheck is a part of TSA’s approach to security, where we’re moving away from a one size fits all approach to a more risk-based approach,” said spokesperson Lorie Dankers.
Travelers eligible to participate are considered low security risks because they are high-mileage frequent fliers invited by those airlines or members of the Global Entry, Sentri or Nexus border-crossing programs. Those people can use a special lane at the checkpoint at the north end of the Sea-Tac terminal.
Not everyone eligible for PreCheck sails through security every time. The TSA selects some travelers for full screening on a random basis.
The TSA has introduced PreCheck at 16 U.S. airports, allowing some passengers to leave liquids in their carry-on bags, or belts around their waist when they make their way from airline ticketing to the gate.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
