Press Office, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
TSA Press Release: April 29, 2014
Media Contact: Nico Melendez, 310-387-8127
TSA Pre✔™ Application Center Opens at John Wayne Airport Terminal C;
More Options to Apply for Expedited Screening
TSA Expanding to More Than 300 Sites Across the Country
IRVINE, Calif. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) opened an application site for its TSA Pre✔™ Application Program in Terminal C at John Wayne Airport (SNA) this week.
This application process allows U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to directly enroll in TSA Pre✔™, an expedited screening program that allows travelers to leave on their shoes, light outerwear and belt, keep their laptop in its case and their 3-1-1 compliant liquids/gels bag in a carry-on, in select screening lanes.
“The application process increases the availability of TSA Pre✔™ benefits to a broader population of travelers nationwide,” said TSA Administrator John S. Pistole. “TSA Pre✔™ is enabling us to move away from a one-size-fits-all approach to transportation security, as we look for more opportunities to provide the most effective security in the most efficient way.” Continue reading