Traveler Security Awareness Bay Area Business Travelers Association San Francisco
What you need to know Security starts early Real ID…what to expect TSA Pre✓™ and CLEAR…Global Entry Security Protocol
Security Starts long before the flight When making an airline reservation At the airport Entering the Checkpoint During screening process At the gate Onboard flight
Real ID Ensure you have an acceptable ID and boarding pass ready Background: Congress in 2005; Act set standards for the issuance of sources of identification Avoid travel problems Prepare for the checkpoint: Ensure you have an acceptable ID and boarding pass ready https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification Bottom line: must be in compliance or not accepted https://www.dhs.gov/real-id-public-faqs Hard cut off date is October 1, 2020; all states compliant
DHS Travel Programs TSA Pre✓™ Program…departing US airports Expedited screening, shoes, light outerwear/belt, laptop in case and 3-1-1 compliant liquids/gels in a carry-on. $85 for a five-year membership How to apply: https://www.tsa.gov/precheck SFO currently averages less than 5 minute queuing CBP Global Entry Program…arriving to the US
Security Expediting Memberships TSA Pre✓™ CLEAR 200 airports nationwide/37 airlines $85 for 5 years (Global Entry/$100) Travel credit card loyalty program Sign up in advance/background check, fingerprint, interview Children <12 accompany free Shoes, light coat on/laptop in bag Available at 24 airports $179 per year/+family member $50 Children <18 accompany free Airline may discount/Delta Sign up on the spot Gets you to front of TSA Pre✓™ or standard lane Security Expediting Memberships
Security Protocol What can I do; Arrive early; avoid wait-time Canine Enhanced Screening (CES) Documents ready at TDC; check travel documents Ready to Divest; prepare for Enhanced Accessible Property Screening (EAPS) To TSA Pre✓® or not to TSA Pre✓® Officers are required to resolve any/all alarm(s)
…Need More… Use our website: https://www.tsa.gov/travel Media: https://www.tsa.gov/news Contact: https://www.tsa.gov/contact S mart T raveler E nrollment P rogram: https://step.state.gov/step/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgbIkJR_5jk