what is tsa precheck 
tsa precheck is a u s government program that allows travelers deemed low risk to pass through an expedited security screening process at more than 200 u s airports tsa precheck benefits for air travelers include faster access to airline boarding gates and an absence of the usual requirements to scan your laptop and jacket you can even keep your shoes on through security about 99 of tsa precheck passengers waited less than 10 minutes to pass through security as of 2024 there are more than 18 million active members in the precheck program the application process includes applying through the tsa website and attending a brief in person meeting 12