The gist
According to a news release, SA Airport, in partnership with the Transportation Security Administration, is one of 10 airports across the United States that will offer the improved traveler experience for military service members and their families.
Beginning summer 2025, TSA and its TSA PreCheck enrollment providers, CLEAR, IDEMIA and Telos, will honor Gold Star family members by waiving the enrollment fee for TSA PreCheck.
Additionally, TSA will offer a $25 discount on TSA PreCheck enrollment for spouses of military and uniformed service members. This new benefit is designed to support families who frequently travel to reunite with service members or relocate due to duty assignments.
TSA, in coordination with its industry partners, is also introducing expedited access for military members in TSA PreCheck lanes at select airports near larger military installations. This includes dedicated screening lanes, or front-of-line privileges, designed to minimize wait times and improve convenience for service members.
Benefits of TSA PreCheck include:
- Reduced wait times
- Expedited screening benefits
- Improved checkpoint experience at selected airports
TSA also offers the TSA Cares program, which is available for veterans and wounded warriors. TSA Cares provides personalized assistance through the screening process and ensures a dignified travel experience.
For more information, visit www.tsa.gov/military.
Quote of note
“This Independence Day and beyond, TSA reaffirms its commitment to ease travel for the military community through its TSA PreCheck program by providing it free to Gold Star families, discounting it for military spouses and creating expedited lanes for service members,” said Ha Nguyen McNeill, TSA acting administrator. “By expanding access, easing enrollment, and partnering with our TSA PreCheck enrollment providers and industry partners, we strive to honor those who serve and the families who stand beside them.”
