Military Members and Families Now Eligible for Free or Discounted TSA PreCheck
As millions travel for Veterans Day and the holidays, TSA is recognizing service members and their families through its Serve with Honor, Travel with Ease initiative, expanding free and discounted TSA PreCheck access across the military community.
TSA PreCheck lets eligible travelers use dedicated lanes where shoes, belts, and light jackets stay on and laptops and 3-1-1 liquids stay packed. About 99% of PreCheck passengers clear security in under 10 minutes.
Free TSA PreCheck for Uniformed Service Members and DOD Civilians
Active-duty military, Reserve and Guard members, Coast Guard, students at U.S. service academies, and DOD civilians automatically qualify for TSA PreCheck at no cost. Just enter your DOD ID number as your Known Traveler Number (KTN) when booking flights or updating airline profiles.
$25 Discount for Military Spouses
Spouses of currently serving members can enroll or renew TSA PreCheck for $25 off through official providers such as IDEMIA and Telos.
Free: Military Survivor Families
Eligible survivor families can enroll or renew at no cost, with verification handled through TSA’s enrollment partners.
Coming Soon: Disabled Veterans
TSA and the Department of Veterans Affairs are finalizing a program to offer free TSA PreCheck to qualifying disabled veterans under the Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Safe Travel Act. Details on enrollment will be announced soon.
Extra Help and Resources
Uniformed service members may also receive front-of-line privileges at select airports. Those needing additional assistance can contact TSA Cares (855-787-2227) or message @AskTSA on social platforms for real-time help.
TSA first announced these expanded military benefits earlier this fall, and they remain in place even as the ongoing government shutdown affects other federal operations.
Learn more and confirm eligibility at tsa.gov/precheck/military.
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