Tue, Mar 06, 2012
Pre-Screened Passengers Can Keep Their Shoes And Belts On
Pre-Check operations are underway as of Wednesday at John F.
Kennedy International Airport (JFK), according to TSA. The program
is a passenger pre-screening initiative and at JFK select American
Airlines’ frequent flyers are now eligible to participate and
may receive expedited screening benefits when traveling
domestically.
TSA Pre-Check is part of the agency’s larger effort to
implement risk-based security concepts that enhance security by
focusing efforts on travelers considered high-risk and about whom
the agency knows less. To date, more than 460,000 passengers have
experienced TSA Pre-Check. Passengers that volunteer to provide
information about themselves prior to flying can expedite their
screening experience. TSA Pre-Check is now available in nine
airports for both American Airlines’ and Delta Air
Lines’ frequent flyers.
“Intelligence plays a critical role in keeping
transportation safe and the continued expansion of TSA Pre-Check
supports the growth of a more intelligence-driven, risk-based
security system,” said TSA Administrator John S. Pistole.
“We are encouraged by the positive feedback we are receiving
about TSA Pre-Check, the opportunities to expand it and
enhancements to aviation security across the country.”
Eligible passengers include those flying on participating airlines
as well as members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s
(CBP) Trusted Traveler programs, including Global Entry, SENTRI and
NEXUS, who are U.S. citizens.
If TSA determines a passenger is eligible for expedited screening
through the TSA Pre-Check pre-screening process, information is
embedded in the barcode of the passenger’s boarding pass. TSA
reads the barcode at the designated checkpoint and the passenger
may be referred to a lane where they will undergo expedited
screening, which could include no longer removing the following
items:
- Shoes
- 3-1-1 compliant bag from carry-on
- Laptop from bag
- Light outerwear/jacket
- Belt
TSA will always incorporate random and unpredictable security
measures throughout the airport and no individual is guaranteed
expedited screening. TSA’s multi-layered approach to security
also includes behavior detection officers, explosives-detection
systems, canine teams, and federal air marshals, among other
measures both seen and unseen.
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