Open To Passengers On Alaska, American, Delta, United, And US Airways

The TSA has commenced Pre-Check operations at Honolulu International Airport (HNL). Under TSA Pre-Check, U.S. citizens traveling domestically who are select Alaska, American, Delta, United 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 Pre-Check lane is located at Checkpoint 3.

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 3.5 million passengers have experienced TSA Pre-Check. TSA Pre-Check is now available in 29 airports for Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and US Airways frequent travelers.
 
“We are pleased that multiple air carriers are participating in TSA Pre-Check operations here in Honolulu as we make the screening experience more efficient for passengers,” said Federal Security Director of Honolulu International Airport, Stanford Miyamoto. “TSA is committed to providing the most effective security possible as we move away from the one-size fits all security approach.”
 
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. Beginning November 15, Canadian citizens traveling domestically in the United States who are members of NEXUS are also qualified to participate in TSA Pre-Check.

If TSA determines a passenger is eligible for expedited screening through the TSA Pre-Check pre-screening process, information is imbedded in the barcode of the passenger’s boarding pass. TSA reads the barcode at the designated checkpoint and the passenger may be referred to the TSA Pre-Check lane where they will undergo expedited screening, which could include being able to leave their shoes, light outerwear and belt on, allowing them to keep their laptop in its case and their 3-1-1 compliant liquids/gels bag in a carry-on.
 
TSA has expanded TSA Pre-Check benefits to U.S. military active duty members traveling through Charlotte-Douglas International, Ronald Reagan Washington National, Seattle-Tacoma International and Washington Dulles International airports. In addition to TSA Pre-Check, TSA has implemented other risk-based security measures including modified screening procedures for passengers 12 and younger and 75 and older.
 
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.

FMI: www.tsa.gov