TSA Precheck

TSA PreCheck discounts are becoming surprisingly common lately. But the government’s newest promotion comes with one very specific requirement: your age. In the past year or so, TSA PreCheck has …

You can breeze through TSA in minutes — or get pulled aside for a random swab test. If that’s ever happened to you, here’s what’s really going on. Whether you’ve …

A bill to stop members of Congress from getting special treatment at TSA checkpoints just passed the Senate, and the timing is a big part of why it is getting …

As TSA wait times have gotten worse during the government shutdown, travelers have been looking for ways to avoid the worst of the lines—especially at busy hubs like Atlanta. For …

Travel numbers remain strong across the industry. Hotels are filling up, rental cars can be hard to find, and airports continue to see huge numbers of passengers despite high airfare …

TSA rules don’t clearly forbid it—but scanners, metal detectors, and officers may still have other ideas. You’re packed, prepared, and feeling smug about TSA PreCheck. Shoes stay on, laptop stays …

If your TSA PreCheck status didn’t appear on your boarding pass, there are a few common reasons—and in some cases, a quick fix before you fly. Having TSA PreCheck can …

Quick note before we start: I’m writing this on Sunday night, but you’re probably reading it Monday afternoon — and a lot can change in between. That’s what makes this …

Orlando International Airport once advised all passengers to arrive three hours before departure. While that guidance has changed, the response it triggered highlights a bigger issue—why security at MCO feels …

Flying first class comes with real perks, but it doesn’t magically eliminate airport crowds, security lines, or bad weather—and confusing those expectations is where some coverage goes wrong. My husband …