The Golden Triangle Regional Airport will become the first airport in Mississippi to have expedited screening for passengers registered with TSA Pre, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
TSA Pre is a program which allows enrolled passengers to get through airport security without removing their shoes, light outerwear and belt. It also allows them to keep laptops in their cases and leave compliant liquids/gels bag in carry-ons.
U.S. citizens and lawful residents can pre-enroll at tsa.gov. To enroll, individuals must visit an application center and present a form of government-issued ID containing current address and a U.S. passport, birth certificate or valid immigration documentation. They must also be fingerprinted and pay an $85 application fee which ensures membership for five years. Individuals wishing to enroll are encouraged to pre-enroll and make an appointment to visit the application centers online.
GTR will become one of over 100 other airports in the country to allow expedited screening for TSA Pre members. The participating airline at GTR is Delta Air Lines.
“The addition of TSA Pre is another innovation to enhance the customer experience at the GTR Airport,” GTR Executive Director Mike Hainsey said in a TSA press release. “We appreciate the efforts of TSA in bringing this leading edge program to our airport.”
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