DON’T REMOVE YOUR SHOES REDUCE PRE-FLIGHT WAIT WITH TSA PRECHECK
When you arrive at the airport, you likely feel resigned to the hassle of waiting
belts on while leaving laptops and appropriately sized liquids in their carry-on bags. Finally, PreCheck passengers have a designated security line where, in March 2021, TSA reported the average wait was only 5 minutes. The vast majority of airlines and airports operating in the U.S. accept TSA PreCheck, and you can apply with an online application. You must finish registration and submit fingerprints at an in-person enrollment center, but most appointments take about 10 minutes. Five years of enrollment costs $78. At that price, even those who only book one round-trip flight a year might decide to avoid the typical security hassle. Further, many credit cards will reimburse the cost. TSA PreCheck isn’t the only method on the market. Nexus is another domestic security program, and Global Entry allows expedited processing through customs and immigration when returning to the U.S. on international flights. Which service best meets your needs depends on your travel habits. But if you fly regularly, these programs are almost certainly worth your time and money. Don’t get left behind — consider enrolling before your next trip!
in a long security line and taking off your shoes. But did you know there’s an elite flight club full of
people who don’t need to go through that routine? They have that privilege because TSA PreCheck has confirmed they aren’t a security threat. Best of all, the program is inexpensive and easy to join. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) began the TSA PreCheck program in 2013 to improve frequent flyers’ experience. TSA performs an enhanced security screening on applicants and issues those who pass muster a Known Traveler Number (KTN) that entitles them to fewer security checks at the airport. A TSA PreCheck registration, however, won’t let you waltz straight from the parking lot to your plane. Members must still walk through a metal detector and allow the TSA to X-ray carry-on items. But people with TSA PreCheck can bypass the full body scan or pat down. They also keep their shoes and
MEET JULIA FERNANDES OUR NEW PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR
Julia grew up on a farm on the East Coast in Connecticut and recently moved to sunny San Diego for a change of scenery. She studied biology at Florida Southern College and biochemistry at Western Connecticut State University to pursue her dream of becoming a dentist. While she completes the necessary steps to get into dental school, she has been enjoying working in the front office with physical therapy patients for the last three years. In her free time, Julia enjoys reading, hiking, and going to the beach. Above all, she loves getting to know new people and hearing their stories. We are excited to welcome her to the North County Water and Sports Therapy Center team!
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