TSA PreCheck is becoming more than a shorter security line. Two newer features are changing how some travelers and even non-travelers can move through U.S. airports: Gateside by TSA PreCheck and TSA PreCheck Touchless ID. They solve very different problems. Gateside can let an eligible person enter the secure side of an airport without flying … Read more
Travelers who rely on carry-on luggage may notice an important change at U.S. airport security checkpoints. The Transportation Security Administration is continuing to deploy computed tomography, or CT, scanners that produce detailed three-dimensional images of what is inside a bag. The technology can make screening easier in several ways. TSA officers can rotate and examine … Read more
Going to the airport without actually taking a flight may sound unusual, but a new TSA program is making that possible at selected U.S. airports. The program, called Gateside by TSA PreCheck, allows eligible people to pass through airport security even when they do not have a boarding pass. That means someone may be able … Read more
Airport security rules can feel simple until one small item creates a problem. A jar of food, a portable charger, or an unfamiliar airport program can change how long you spend at security and whether an item makes it onto the plane. In 2026, several TSA-related topics are getting extra attention. Travelers are asking more … Read more
