WASHINGTON—The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced on July 2 that members of Gold Star families will be able to register with the TSA PreCheck program for free, while military spouses will receive a discount.
The TSA, a federal agency of the Department of Homeland Security, is responsible for screening all passengers boarding commercial airline flights within the United States. It is the federal entity with which Americans interact the most.
Given the high demand for air travel across the United States, there are often long queues at TSA checkpoints at airports. The TSA PreCheck program allows registered travelers who have passed background checks to be expeditiously screened at checkpoints, and to avoid certain security steps such as removing electronics from bags and removing shoes….