TSA, PreCheck and government shutdown
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A partial shutdown affecting the Transportation Security Administration is causing long airport lines and flight delays across the U.S.
The U.S. government remains partially shutdown. If you're flying and have TSA PreCheck access, make sure all of your information is good to go.
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Being part of just one airport program that speeds you through security may not be enough anymore, especially when events like government shutdowns, major storms, and system outages can create long lines and travel disruptions.
Sunday could be a rough day for air travel, between suspended airport fast-tracked services and major weather disruptions.
The Department of Homeland Security is temporarily halting TSA PreCheck and Global Entry, two of the most widely used trusted-traveler programs in the United States, amid a partial government shutdown.
The Department of Homeland Security reversed course, saying TSA PreCheck remains operational despite the government shutdown.
An earlier version of this story has been updated to reflect new statement from DHS | The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a plan to suspend TSA PreCheck and Global Entry programs beginning Sunday,
Logan Airport has launched TSA Precheck Touchless ID, a new technology that allows travelers to pass through security checkpoints without presenting a physical passport or Real ID.