Aer Lingus is Added to the TSA PreCheck® program, Making it Easier to Fly to Ireland

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(September 24, 2024) - Today, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) added Aer Lingus to its TSA PreCheck® program, allowing enabling low-risk travelers to enjoy a secure and efficient screening experience. Three other airlines were also invited to join, Air New Zealand, Ethiopian Airlines and Saudia, bringing to nearly 100 the number of airlines now participating in the program.

TSA PreCheck passengers travel with ease and may keep on their shoes, belts and light jackets and are not required to remove laptops, 3-1-1 liquids and food items from their carry-on bags. About 99% of TSA PreCheck passengers wait less than 10 minutes in dedicated lanes at airport checkpoints nationwide.

TSA PreCheck is available for eligible passengers when departing from a participating airport or when connecting on domestic flights after returning to the U.S. from a foreign airport. Travelers who are U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals or U.S. lawful permanent residents may apply for TSA PreCheck and can pick any enrollment provider based on cost, location and additional benefits. Costs for enrollment vary by provider.

Enrolling in TSA PreCheck is easy. Visit tsa.gov/precheck and choose one of the enrollment providers, CLEAR, IDEMIA, or Telos. Next, submit the online application in five minutes and complete enrollment in 10 minutes at your chosen provider which includes fingerprinting, document and photo capture, and payment.  Once approved, travelers receive a unique Known Traveler Number (KTN) that, when added to an airline reservation, makes them eligible to use TSA PreCheck lanes. Most new enrollees receive a KTN within three to five days.

Enrolled airline passengers must have the TSA PreCheck indicator (such as TSA PRECHK or TSA Pre✓®) on their boarding pass before approaching a TSA checkpoint to confirm they are eligible for TSA PreCheck screening.

Aer Lingus also has US Pre-clearance facilities through US immigration, customs and agriculture controls at Dublin and Shannon Airports. Learn more here.




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