Fashion

[2zbeach]

Question.....what does being TSApre-approved mean? I flew out of Orlando yesterday and was pre-approved. Yet,the TSA agent (female) made me remove my watch and cuff bracelet. I thought pre- approved meant no inconvenience or is that at the whim of the agent? Granted I didn't have to take off my shoes and bag went thru scanner as usual. But I saw others who weren 't asked to remove jewelry. Thoughts?

[sunshine45]

i believe even if you are pre-approved you STILL have to go through a metal detector, which is why they asked you to remove your jewelry. i always just remove jewelry and put it into the bowl OR wait to put it on until after i get through security.

[terrier3]

I was pre-approved in Orlando too at the beginning of the month and still had to go through the x-ray machine and place my objects on the belt to be examined.

I think it just means you can keep your shoes on...and the line was a LOT shorter!

[sunshine45]

What are the benefits?

Eligible participants will be allowed to use dedicated TSA PreCheck lanes in participating airports for screening benefits which could include no longer removing the following items:

• Shoes
• 3-1-1 compliant bag from carry-on
• Laptop from bag
• Light outerwear/jacket
• Belt

Please note: The TSA will always incorporate random and unpredictable security measures throughout the airport. In order to retain a certain element of randomness within the program, no individual will be guaranteed expedited screening.