New Delhi: Air India’s direct flights between India and the US are set to get even more convenient for citizens, nationals and permanent residents of America. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of America has now included AI in the list of airlines whose passengers can avail its 'PreCheck' programme.
“TSA Pre is an expedited screening programme that enables low-risk travelers to enjoy a smart and efficient screening experience at more than 200 US airports. For TSA Pre travelers, there is no need to remove shoes, laptops, 3-1-1 liquids, belts or light jackets. In 2019, nearly 94% of passengers in TSA Pre lanes waited less than five minutes,” TSA says describing this programme.
TSA Pre is available when departing from a US airport to a foreign country, and for domestic, connecting flights after returning to the US. Travelers who are US citizens, US nationals and lawful permanent residents of the US can apply for TSA Pre for $85 for five years, through the TSA Pre application programme. Once approved, travelers will receive a “known traveler number” to input when making an airline reservation and will have the opportunity to utilize TSA Pre lanes at select security checkpoints when traveling on any of the 65 participating airlines.
A TSA statement on Thursday said it had expanded its TSA Pre expedited screening programme to nine more domestic and international carriers — Air India, Asiana Airlines, China Airlines, Eastern Airlines, Elite Airways, EVA Airways, Japan Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, and Volaris. Now, 65 airlines participate in TSA Pre program.
22/02/19 Saurabh Sinha/Times of India
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“TSA Pre is an expedited screening programme that enables low-risk travelers to enjoy a smart and efficient screening experience at more than 200 US airports. For TSA Pre travelers, there is no need to remove shoes, laptops, 3-1-1 liquids, belts or light jackets. In 2019, nearly 94% of passengers in TSA Pre lanes waited less than five minutes,” TSA says describing this programme.
TSA Pre is available when departing from a US airport to a foreign country, and for domestic, connecting flights after returning to the US. Travelers who are US citizens, US nationals and lawful permanent residents of the US can apply for TSA Pre for $85 for five years, through the TSA Pre application programme. Once approved, travelers will receive a “known traveler number” to input when making an airline reservation and will have the opportunity to utilize TSA Pre lanes at select security checkpoints when traveling on any of the 65 participating airlines.
A TSA statement on Thursday said it had expanded its TSA Pre expedited screening programme to nine more domestic and international carriers — Air India, Asiana Airlines, China Airlines, Eastern Airlines, Elite Airways, EVA Airways, Japan Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, and Volaris. Now, 65 airlines participate in TSA Pre program.
22/02/19 Saurabh Sinha/Times of India
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