TSA Precheck

Generally a fairly good service that makes an awful experience a little less awful but… Dulles was the only airport I’ve ever been to that had a longer pre-​check line than normal line. The issue is common folk who are «testing» pre-​check — in other words, confused passengers holding up the line and ruining the process for everyone. Fix that and well-​behaved pre-​check paying customers should be happy.

This is one of the better TSA Prechecks. They get you through in a breeze even if there is a line. I hate going to an airport without Precheck. I love the convenience it offers the frequent traveler. I save 30 minutes or more each time i go through Precheck. I arrive 30 minutes later than normal if I know they have a Precheck. From entering the airport to the gate I usually take no more than 15 minutes. That includes checking in, Precheck and the silly bus thing to the other side of Dulles.
If you are not Precheck and fly allot then do what it takes to become Precheck. Once you in you will think how silly it was to stand in those lines with the casual travelers. The Precheck folks are normally seasoned travelers who know what to do at Security. Not the silly people who still don’t know you can’t bring water through security or have enough metal on themselves to drive a magnet crazy.

I love TSA here staff are very helpful and made the process very pleasant. Staff are smiling and courteous. TSA PreCheck is very cool no need to take off everything like other airports. They need to implement this in every airport.

Love this! Didn’t have to take off shoes, remove electronics, or any of the normal TSA shenanigans. I hope to get this service every time, especially since I was running late to the airport, this helped me to not miss my flight!

Signed up for the TSA PreCheck program a couple of years ago — went in for my interview, paid the application fee, and a couple of weeks later had my approval!
TSA PreCheck is awesome! It has greatly improved my trips through the Airport (and at other Airports as well!) Most of the time, it now takes less than 5 minutes to get through the TSA security checkpoint. Every once in a while the line might get to 10 – 15 folks, but the line quickly subsides!

TSA Pre Check at Dulles is a Godsend! This is the closest airport to my house, so it’s basically the only airport I fly out of. But Dulles is always crowded and the security lines can be super long, but not if you go through the TSA Pre Check line. I’ve never had to wait more than 5 minutes here and it’s amazing that you don’t have to take off your shoes, belt, coat, etc. I love having this at Dulles and it makes my flying experience so much better.

TSA pre rocks. Great staff and fairly efficient. TSA pre at IAD has saved me from missing my flight on many occasions. It’s easy to find/​access from the departure level of IAD in the middle of the main terminal.

Seem to get TSA Precheck a bit more since I’m Global Entry official now… and this lets us frequent flyers bypass you (or those you know) that seem to just not understand the rules of airport security lines or those with kids which understandably can take a little bit longer. I have seen some amazing things as I’ve waited in security lines and understand… nothing personal, I just want to get in and out even if I’m not in a rush and it seems this is for those who are like minded. Sucks that everyone in your family has to have it in order to get through faster but its up to you to figure out if its worth it.

Super fast service. Less than 30 seconds…

Ya, if you’re rich or qualify for TSA Precheck, I can understand why you would rate this place so high. Look at the long lines at security and look at the short wait going thru this one. I came in so early, even the regular security got in fast, so I didn’t feel so privileged, but still glad to go through the process.

It’s like pre-​9/​11 security, but hopefully more effective. TSA Pre-​check is fantastic, so long as you don’t get the «random’ selection to go through regular screening.

shhh… keep this a secret. This is the most awesome thing to come to air travel in a long time. Doesn’t take much to sign up. I has shaved so much time off my airport travel experience.

Take yourself on a time machine ride back to, say 1991, when you have TSA Pre — and that’s a very good thing, folks.
Imagine simply dropping your bags on the X-​ray belt, leaving intact your laptop, liquids, and shoes, only having to remove a belt or super large jacket, and not being harassed by disgruntled TSA agents or pestered by ignorant travelers.
You can sign up for TSA Pre through the Global/​Homeland Security thingie (Google it), or, if you’re «elite» status with certain airlines, such as Delta in my case, they may hook you up automatically with the clearance you need. Just look for «TSA PRE» on your boarding pass. Not all airlines or airports participate in this program, but the big ones do for sure.

Fast service… less than 30 seconds!!!
It is awesome to just drop your stuff on the X-​ray belt and walk on through the metal detector. Possibly some will need to take off their shoes or take off a belt, but not all as some just don’t ring the machine. In any event, shoes or no shoes, it is a good feeling to have TSA focus on others and let us frequent flyers (GlobalEntry) just go on through… a real good program!!!