TSA PreCheck

Through security in 5 minutes.

1. What you get

Keep on shoes, belt, light jacket. Laptops and liquids stay in the bag.

$78 for 5 years. Many credit cards reimburse this fee.

Visit tsa.gov/precheck. Fill out the form. Pick a 10-minute appointment.

Government photo ID and birth certificate or passport. Fingerprints taken there.

Add your Known Traveler Number to every airline reservation. Look for TSA Pre on the boarding pass.

Most travelers can renew online — no second appointment.

Global Entry adds international and PreCheck for $120 — worth it if you travel abroad.