FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 24, 2015
Contact Lorie Dankers
(206) 743-1497
Lorie.Dankers@tsa.dhs.gov
TSA Pre Check ® comes to Bismarck Airport
BISMARCK, N.D. - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today demonstrated the screening process at Bismarck Airport (BIS) for passengers who are eligible for TSA Pre Check®.
TSA Pre Check ® is an expedited screening program that allows select BIS flyers to leave on their shoes, light outerwear and belt, keep their laptop in its case and keep 3-1-1 compliant liquids/gels in a carry-on bag. Three airlines serving BIS - American Airlines, Delta AirLines and United Airlines - participate in TSA PreCheck®.
“We are pleased to offer full TSA PreCheck® screening benefits to passengers departing from the Bismarck Airport,” said TSA Federal Security Director for North Dakota David Durgan. “TSA PreCheck® is a signature program of the agency designed for passengers who have enrolled in a Trusted Traveler program. By providing these vetted travelers a streamlined trip through the security checkpoint, TSA officers can focus resources on passengers who may pose a higher risk.”
Residents can sign-up locally for TSA PreCheck® and Trusted Traveler status at Badlands Integrity Group (B.I.G.), located at 1035 E. Interstate Avenue in Bismarck. It located near the Gateway Fashion Mall, and just off of the State Street exit from Interstate 94. B.I.G. offers TSA PreCheck® enrollment on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 4 PM. It will be closed Thursday, November 26 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Travelers who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents can begin the process by pre-enrolling online at universalenroll.dhs.gov. Click on the words, “TSA PreCheck®” in the middle of the page. Follow the prompts to pre-enroll and set up an appointment to visit the enrollment center. Applicants are required to make an in-person visit to an enrollment center to verify citizenship or immigration status, as well as to provide fingerprints.
Once approved, passengers will receive a Known Traveler Number (KTN) making them eligible to utilize TSA PreCheck® lanes on a consistent basis at security checkpoints at airports nationwide. Travelers are encouraged to save their KTN in their frequent flyer profiles. Additionally, those who purchase their tickets via a third-party website or travel agency should manually enter their KTN each time they make an airline reservation.
Walk-ins are accepted at the Bismarck enrollment location. However, appointments are recommended and can be booked online up to 30 days in advance. There is a nonrefundable application processing fee of $85.
Individuals enrolled in U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Trusted Traveler programs (including Global Entry, NEXUS or SENTRI) are already eligible for TSA Pre?®. They should use their PASSID as their KTN.
When a passenger is eligible for TSA PreCheck®, a code is embedded in the barcode of the passenger’s boarding pass. TSA scans the barcode at the checkpoint and the passenger can be referred to the TSA PreCheck® lane where they will undergo expedited screening.
As always, TSA continues to incorporate random and unpredictable security measures both seen and unseen throughout the airport. All travelers will be screened, and no individual will be guaranteed expedited screening.
Twelve airlines participate in TSA PreCheck® including Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta AirLines, Hawaiian Airlines, OneJet, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, Virgin America and WestJet. A passenger must be traveling on a participating airline to receive the expedited screening benefits of TSA Pre?®.
To learn more about TSA PreCheck®, visit tsa.gov/tsa-precheck. For more information on the four trusted traveler programs that include TSA Pre?® eligibility, visit dhs.gov/tt.
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The Transportation Security Administration was created to strengthen the security of the nation’s transportation systems and ensure the freedom of movement for people and commerce. TSA uses a risk-based strategy and works closely with transportation law enforcement and intelligence communities to set the standard for excellence in transportation security.For more information about TSA, please visit our website at tsa.gov.