Midway Opens TSA PreCheck Enrollment Center

Chicago, IL, May 25, 2016 -- Travelers can beat the madness of long security lines or possibly spending a night on a cot by enrolling in the Transportation Security Administration’s new pre-check enrollment center at Chicago Midway International Airport.

The TSA PreCheck enrollment is now open and located in the airport’s baggage claim near Lower Level Door No. 1. The new center makes it easy and convenient for travelers to enroll in the TSA PreCheck program.

TSA PreCheck is an expedited security screening program for passengers. TSA PreCheck travelers who are considered a low security risk can have access to a dedicated lane and can experience a more efficient airport screen process without having to remove their shoes, light jackets or belts.

Items such as laptops and compliant liquids (e.g., travel-size or 3.4-oz gels, shampoos, aerosols, creams, infant and child nourishment) can be left in carry-on bags.

The program does require travelers flying through the airport or Chicago-area residents to visit a TSA application center and apply in person. Walk-ins are welcome, however, online appointments are encouraged, according to a Chicago Department of Aviation news release.

The Midway enrollment center will be open 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2 to 7 p.m., Monday and Tuesday; and 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. The center is closed on weekends.

To get started, visit TSA UE Enroll to see what documents you need to bring to the application center (passport, government ID, etc.) to apply for precheck and to schedule or cancel an existing appointment.

The non-refundable application fee is $85 and valid for five years payable with a credit card, money order, company check or certified cashier’s check. No cash or personal checks are accepted.

Those who qualify as a low-security risk are assigned a “Known Traveler Number” or KTN to use when making flight reservations. Participating airlines will print an indicator on your boarding pass. When you arrive at the airport, look for signs for the lanes.

Airlines participating in TSA PreCheck include:

• Aeromexico
• Air Canada
• Alaska Airlines
• Allegiant Airlines
• American Airlines
• Cape Air
• Delta Air Lines
• Etihad Airways
• Hawaiian Airlines
• JetBlue Airways
• Seaborne Airlines
• Southwest Airlines
• Sun Country
• United Airlines
• Virgin America
• WestJet