TSA Security check lines can be tiring and sometimes a traveler’s worst nightmare come true. Busy airports sometimes make travelers go through security checks that make them wait in lines for an extended period of time. What many people don’t realise is that there is a “secret” question that can gain them access to a faster security check.
Waiting in TSA Security lines can get quite tiring for travelers, especially when they’re travelling from busier airports. Many people are familiar with the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry, which makes the process much smoother. Security lines are mandatory to uphold the security measures set by the TSA.
As painful as it is to wait in these lines, it is important to do so to ensure the safety of all passengers. But many travelers do not realize that there is just one question they need to ask to possibly gain access to a much faster security check. All you need to do is ask a TSA agent if the airport has a quicker security checkpoint.
High chances are that the TSA officer will guide you to a “better place” at the airport, which tends to be less crowded. This “secret” checkpoint is where you’ll likely be treated like a VIP and have a much quicker and more time-efficient security check.
These checkpoints are usually easy to spot but unknown to people. Most travelers have the tendency to follow the crowd and end up in long security lines. What usually sets a “secret” checkpoint aside is the fact that it might be a little further away than where the crowd is. If you are willing to walk the extra mile, you might just be rewarded with a less crowded security checkpoint.
This is the TSA line at Denver International Airport.
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The checkpoint in question might at times be located much farther than the closest one. Sometimes you might have to go to a totally different floor or even a different terminal to find the checkpoint, as reported by TheTravel.com.
So the next time you are at the airport, asking a TSA agent if there is an alternative to the uber-long security check line wouldn’t be the worst idea. Other than the “secret” line, there’s another way to breeze through the security lines at airports.
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You can make use of the Reserve powered by CLEAR to make your flying experience more convenient. The service offers an individual the chance to reserve a security screening slot in advance. The service is completely free for flyers to use. Passengers are advised to check if the airport they are going to fly from offers the service.
Another thing to keep in mind while using the service is that every airport has a different set of rules. John F. Kennedy Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, and Denver International Airport let flyers book their slot three days in advance of their flying date. Other airports like the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport might offer a bigger window to book your slots in advance.
