Source: The Points Guy
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security plans to suspend TSA PreCheck and Global Entry services starting Sunday at 6 a.m. EST, according to a report from The Washington Post. This move comes a week into a partial government shutdown affecting DHS. The suspension will affect millions of travelers who normally use these expedited airport security programs. DHS did not comment on why these programs were halted, but the U.S. Travel Association and Airlines for America expressed concern about the move.
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The escape is carefully planned.
Travelers heading to the airport in the coming days should plan to arrive at the terminal earlier than usual, as they’ll have to use the standard security lanes. TSA PreCheck passengers may not get the same privileges when using the standard security lanes. The suspension of these programs comes as a winter storm is expected to snarl air travel up and down the East Coast, with several major airlines issuing travel advisories and allowing passengers to make last-minute itinerary changes.
The inconvenience of security lines is now a standard part of the travel experience.
Author: Evan Null
