I finally got TSA PreCheck and it was so easy I can't believe everyone doesn't have it

Anneta KonstantinidesSep 25, 2021, 22:03 IST

I recently signed up for TSA PreCheck and couldn't believe how easy it was.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

I recently signed up for TSA PreCheck after years of procrastinating.
The online application only took five minutes, and the in-person interview took less than 10.
I found out I was eligible a day later and TSA PreCheck has already made traveling way easier.

I finally decided to get TSA PreCheck after many years of procrastinating.

The author has only missed one flight but dashed through many airports in her life. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

For those who don't know, TSA PreCheck helps travelers breeze through airport security.

Passengers pass through TSA at New York's JFK airport. Taylor Rains/Insider

Signing up was surprisingly simple. To enroll for TSA PreCheck, I first had to complete an online application on the official TSA website.

The first part of the TSA PreCheck online application. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

I also had to provide information about my appearance.

You also need to include your height and weight in the application. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Then I had to answer a couple of eligibility questions.

The application also asks about any criminal history. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

I also had to choose which documents I planned to bring to my appointment.

You can choose from a couple of documents to bring to your appointment. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Once that was done, I just had to book my appointment.

I was surprised by how quickly I was able to get an in-person appointment. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Two weeks later, I headed to Staples on my lunch break.

The Staples where my TSA PreCheck interview was held. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

After wandering past the printers and shredders, I stumbled on a TSA PreCheck sign.

A sign advertised TSA PreCheck by the interview area. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

I turned a corner and saw that the appointments were held in a shed built within the store. When it was my turn, I went inside - and the entire process took five minutes.

My interview was held in this shed within the store. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

I turned a corner and saw that the appointments were held in a shed built within the store. When it was my turn, I went inside - and the entire process took five minutes.

After we did my fingerprints, I just had to take a photo and pay my fee.

This was not the official photo I took for my PreCheck. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Just a day later, I was notified by the TSA that I was eligible for PreCheck.

I learned I was eligible for TSA PreCheck within 24 hours of my interview. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

I've already used my TSA PreCheck since, and it's made traveling an absolute breeze.

TSA PreCheck is definitely worth the money. Joe Raedle/Getty

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I finally got TSA PreCheck and it was so easy I can't believe everyone doesn't have it

I finally decided to get TSA PreCheck after many years of procrastinating.

For those who don't know, TSA PreCheck helps travelers breeze through airport security.

Signing up was surprisingly simple. To enroll for TSA PreCheck, I first had to complete an online application on the official TSA website.

I also had to provide information about my appearance.

Then I had to answer a couple of eligibility questions.

I also had to choose which documents I planned to bring to my appointment.

Once that was done, I just had to book my appointment.

Two weeks later, I headed to Staples on my lunch break.

After wandering past the printers and shredders, I stumbled on a TSA PreCheck sign.

I turned a corner and saw that the appointments were held in a shed built within the store. When it was my turn, I went inside - and the entire process took five minutes.

After we did my fingerprints, I just had to take a photo and pay my fee.

Just a day later, I was notified by the TSA that I was eligible for PreCheck.

I've already used my TSA PreCheck since, and it's made traveling an absolute breeze.