What’s the difference between TSA PreCheck, Touchless ID and CLEAR?

Long airport lines have reignited interest in programs like TSA PreCheck and CLEAR. Here's what to know.
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TSA PreCheck’s touchless ID is expanding: The airports & airlines using it so far in 2026

As more travelers opt for air travel, TSA PreCheck Touchless ID is being rolled out at additional airports.

Enabling this TSA feature could save you hours in airport security lines

When I had to catch a flight at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Tuesday morning, the airport’s official website said getting through the main security line would take nearly two ...

Are there ways to reduce airport wait times during the shutdown? Yes, but nothing is guaranteed

As TSA officers working without pay amid the partial government shutdown call out sick, wait times at some airports have ...

As airport delays continue, can enrolling in TSA PreCheck save you time?

"TSA PreCheck will likely help you, even now with the long lines we're seeing at checkpoints," said one travel expert.
Biometric Update

TSA, Coast Guard to issue sole source biometric contracts

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S. Coast Guard are moving ahead with two planned sole-source biometric ...
Hoodline

Speed Freaks Rejoice: Clear Lanes Headed to Indianapolis Airport This Summer

If you dread the security line at Indianapolis International Airport, some relief is officially on the way. Clear, a paid ...