A New Reason To Get TSA Pre-Check

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that they willÂ start requiring passengers to remove and place all electronics larger than a cell phone from your bag and have it screenedÂ in standard lanes. Think cameras, iPads, tablets, noise-cancelling headphones, kids video games and more! “TSA plans to expand these measures to all U.S. airports during the weeks and months ahead.”

PerÂ TSA,

TSA officers will begin to ask travelers toremove electronics larger than a cell phone from their carry-on bags and place them in a bin with nothing on top or below, similar to how laptops have been screened for years.

Travelers enrolled in TSA Preâœ“^Â® do not need to remove shoes, 3-1-1 liquids, laptops, electronics, light outerwear, or belts.

If you still need to get access, let American Express pay for Global Entry as a benefit of The Platinum CardÂ® from American ExpressÂ orÂ The Business PlatinumÂ® Card from American Express OPEN. BothÂ cards give you aÂ statement credit every 4 years after you apply for Global Entry ($100) or TSA Preâœ”^Â® ($85) with an eligible Card.

Bottom Line

If you don’t haveÂ TSA Preâœ“^Â®ÂI would prepared for some longer screening lines as they roll out this new requirement which will certainly slow things down.

HT:Â TSA

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