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Are you tired of long security lines at the airport? Do you hate taking off your shoes or removing your laptop from your bag? Well, you’re in luck. The Transportation Security Administration has officially reduced the cost of applying for the TSA PreCheck program.
Previously, it cost $85 to enroll in the program or renew your status in person. Now, that cost has decreased to $78. The price will remain the same for travelers who want to continue online at $70.
“For individuals and families with plans to fly this holiday season, now is the time to enroll or renew in TSA PreCheck,” TSA Administrator David Pekoske said in a statement. “TSA PreCheck offers important benefits to those who meet its enrollment standards—less physical contact, fewer items on the conveyor belt, and faster screening.”
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With TSA PreCheck, travelers save considerable time at the airport. The fast-track security process allows PreCheck travelers to go through a separate line without taking off their shoes or removing large electronics from their carry-on luggage.
As of September, the TSA reported that 93% of passengers with PreCheck spent less than five minutes at airport security.
First-time applicants to the TSA PreCheck program will have to submit and apply online and then schedule an in-person appointment at one of over 500 enrollment centers throughout the U.S. they will perform A background check, including fingerprinting.
Once approved, travelers will enjoy five years of membership, with over 200 airports and over 85 airlines throughout the U.S. participating in the program. In March 2022, the TSA established its first international outpost of the PreCheck program in the Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau, Bahamas.
While the price for TSA PreCheck has decreased, travelers should check if their credit cards offer discounts or refunds for the program enrollment fee. For example, the Chase Sapphire Reserve card and the American Express Platinum card offer complete reimbursements for cardholders who use their credit card to pay for the TSA PreCheck program.
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Jessica is a freelance journalist on a quest to see and experience everything our gorgeous planet offers and share her experiences with her fellow travelers. Jessica has written for several world-class Travel Magazines.