TSA PreCheck = You’ve been pre-approved for expedited screening.
If you have TSA PreCheck and get SSSS, your PreCheck benefits may be temporarily suspended for that flight, and you’ll go through the regular (and longer) security line.
Seeing SSSS on your boarding pass can be a little unnerving, but it’s generally not a cause for alarm. It’s a precautionary measure designed to protect travelers and airports. Understanding what it means, why it happens, and how to navigate it can help you stay calm and prepared.
In short: SSSS ≠ trouble. It = extra security. Treat it as a minor inconvenience rather than a judgment on your character or travel history.
By following the tips in this post—arriving early, keeping documents ready, and considering trusted traveler programs—you can make the SSSS process smoother and reduce stress.
Safe travels, and may your boarding passes always be free of extra letters!
