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If you are a MileagePlus® member, you will need to sign into your account to apply for pre-screening.
If you are not a MileagePlus member and would like to apply for pre-screening, you may enroll in MileagePlus now.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is implementing an expedited security screening program at participating airports that will allow certain travelers to move through security with greater efficiency and ease when traveling on an itinerary wholly within the United States.
The TSA manages and operates this pre-screening program as described below. Please contact the TSA for information and answers to questions.
How it works:
If you apply to the program, the TSA will determine your eligibility for expedited screening prior to each flight and will embed this information in the barcode of your boarding pass. When you arrive at a participating airport, go to the designated security checkpoint where the TSA agent will scan your boarding pass and direct you to the assigned pre-screening lane if you are eligible for that flight.
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In this lane, you may no longer need to remove the following items:
- Shoes (some, such as steel-toed shoes, may require removal)
- 3-1-1 compliant bag from your carry-on (all liquid restrictions still apply)
- Laptop from your bag (if electronics are stacked on top of each other, they require removal)
- Light outerwear or jacket
- Belt (large belt buckles may require removal)
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Please note, the TSA uses random and unpredictable security measures. Therefore, you are not guaranteed expedited screening for every flight, even if you have applied to the program.
Participating airports
TSA pre-screening designated security checkpoints are currently located at the following airports. Additional locations may be added in the future.
| Airport |
Designated Security Checkpoint |
Availability for United Passengers |
| Anchorage International (ANC) |
Main Terminal, Checkpoint South |
Open |
| Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) |
Main Terminal, Checkpoint 2, Lane 4 |
Open |
| Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) |
Main Checkpoint, Terminal D |
Open |
| Boston Logan International (BOS) |
Terminal A |
Open |
| Charlotte-Douglas International (CLT) |
Main Terminal, Checkpoint B |
Open |
| Chicago O'Hare International (ORD) |
Terminal 1, Terminal 2 |
Open |
| Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) |
Terminal 3, Main Checkpoint |
Open |
| Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE) |
Main Terminal, South Checkpoint, Lane 7 |
Open |
| Denver International (DEN) |
South Security Checkpoint |
Open |
| Dulles International (IAD) |
Departures level of Main Terminal, new TSA Pre-screening Checkpoint |
Open |
| Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) |
Main Checkpoint, Lanes 1-4 |
Open |
| Honolulu International (HNL) |
Main Terminal, Checkpoint 5 |
Open |
| Houston - George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) |
Terminal C-South |
Open |
| Indianapolis International (IND) |
Main Terminal, Checkpoint A |
Open |
| Los Angeles International (LAX) |
Terminal 7, Main Checkpoint |
Open |
| Memphis International (MEM) |
Main Terminal, Checkpoint B, Lane 1 |
Open |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul International (MSP) |
Lindbergh Terminal, Checkpoint 4 |
Open |
| Nashville International (BNA) |
Main Terminal, South Checkpoint, Lane 1 |
Open |
| Newark Liberty International (EWR) |
C3 Checkpoint |
Open |
| Orange County - John Wayne (SNA) |
Terminal A Checkpoint, Lane 4 |
Open |
| Orlando International (MCO) |
Main Terminal, West Checkpoint |
Open |
| Philadelphia International (PHL) |
Checkpoint C, Lane 5 |
Open |
| Pittsburgh International (PIT) |
Main Terminal Checkpoint, Lane 1 |
Open |
| Portland International (PDX) |
ABC Checkpoint |
Open |
| Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) |
Terminal 2, Main Checkpoint, Lane 10 |
Open |
| Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) |
South Pier Gates 10-22 |
Open |
| San Francisco International (SFO) |
Terminal 3, Premium Checkpoint |
Open |
| San Juan - Luis Muñoz Marin International (SJU) |
Main Terminal, Checkpoint 4 |
Open |
| Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) |
Checkpoint 3 Central |
Open |
How to participate
To apply for this program, you must be a MileagePlus member and a U.S. citizen.
According to the TSA, frequent flyers and members of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (USCBP) Global EntryTM, NEXUS, or SENTRI Trusted Traveler programs who are U.S. or Canadian citizens are most likely to be eligible for expedited screening.
To participate, simply visit the TSA pre-screening sign-up page. (Requires MileagePlus sign-in)
If you are not yet a MileagePlus member and would like to apply for pre-screening, you may enroll in MileagePlus now.
Learn more
Full details of the TSA pre-screening program are available on the TSA website.
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