The holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year but travelers know they’re also the busiest. And if the thought of holiday airport lines makes your eye twitch, the TSA is stepping in with a little gift. Just in time for the busiest travel season of the year, the agency is relaunching its popular TSA PreCheck Families on the Fly promotion, offering a buy-one-get-one $15-off deal on new memberships now through December 31. Translation: faster airport security, for less money, right when you need it most.
You might remember this promotion from years past and it’s back for a reason: TSA PreCheck enrollment always spikes right before the holidays. With millions of travelers gearing up for family visits, winter getaways and college kids heading home, TSA is rolling out this discount to help more people avoid airport chaos. Sign up soon and there’s a good chance your membership will kick in before the major December travel rush.
And here’s the best part: Families on the Fly isn’t just for traditional families. The TSA is using “family” in the most modern, “whoever-gets-you-through-the-airport” sense of the word. Want to pair up with your college roommate? Your office bestie? Your favorite travel buddy who always brings snacks? Totally allowed.
If you’re new to TSA PreCheck, here’s a quick rundown of why it’s such a traveler favorite:
It’s affordable. Enrollment costs $85 or less for five years of benefits, already a solid value, discount or not.
It saves time. TSA PreCheck members get access to faster security lanes at more than 200 airports across the U.S.
You keep your stuff on. That means no removing shoes, belts, light jackets, laptops or 3-1-1 liquids. This is honestly a game-changer and once you experience traveling this way, you’ll wonder how you ever survived without TSA PreCheck.
Kids fly through free. Children 17 and under can join an enrolled adult in the TSA PreCheck lane at no additional cost.
It’s a travel stress reliever. Whether you’re prepping for a family vacation, sending a teen back to school or flying out for end-of-year work trips, anything that makes the airport smoother is a win.
The process is simple: apply online, schedule an in-person appointment and once you’re approved, your Known Traveler Number (KTN) can be added to existing and future reservations. Enrolling now could still help you breeze through airports for December travel.
TSA is encouraging travelers to take advantage of the holiday promotion sooner rather than later. With the crowds only getting bigger as winter approaches, this limited-time discount might be the easiest way to secure a calmer, quicker airport experience.
TSA PreCheck is an absolute travel must-have and if you don’t have it by now or if you’ve been procrastinating, now’s the time to just get ‘er done. If you’re finally ready to skip the security headache and start your next trip on a smoother note, you can learn more or start your application on TSA’s Families on the Fly page.