Flying through airport security: What TSA’s PreCheck program really means

February 18, 12 by Jillian Ryan

No one likes waiting in the security line at the airport and no matter how prepared you are, making your way through the checkpoint is never really a breeze. Take off your belt and jacket; make sure your liquids are outside your bag; shoes off; laptops out -- the process can really be a pain, although it is a necessary one. Earlier this month, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced an expansion of its PreCheck initiative.  Designed to let a select group of pre-approved, low-risk passengers fly through the security line, the expedited program is at eight of the United States' busiest airports and there are plans to expand it to 28 other airports by the end of this year.

TSA Administrator John S. Pistole explained in a released statement that the program "moves us closer to our goal of delivering the most effective and efficient screening by recognizing that most passengers do not pose a threat to security."

So what is this program really about? And is it even worth it for the average flyer? We uncovered who can qualify for the program and at what price.  

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