Is TSA PreCheck working and what about Global Entry?

Current status of U.S. security‑screening programs and what travelers should expect

TSA PreCheck has been reinstated as an operational program at many airports, which restores the faster domestic security lanes for eligible members. At the same time, the Global Entry program — which speeds U.S. arrivals through automated kiosks and often includes PreCheck benefits — has been paused in several respects. The pause affects kiosk availability at some ports of entry and has delayed new enrollments and renewals.

How this changes the arrival experience

• Returning international travelers who rely on Global Entry kiosks may need to use staffed passport control lanes, which are generally slower and can produce longer queues at busy airports.
• PreCheck members should still find expedited security lanes at participating airports, but operational changes at specific terminals can vary and occasional local disruptions remain possible.

Practical advice for travelers

• Allow extra time for arrivals. Expect longer passport and customs processing if Global Entry kiosks are unavailable.
• Check official Customs and Border Protection and TSA notices before travel for the latest on kiosk availability and program status.
• If you don’t have PreCheck, plan to arrive earlier for departing flights; if you have PreCheck, confirm lane availability at your departure airport.
• For international arrivals, have hard copies of travel documents and be prepared to answer routine questions at staffed processing lines.

The situation is evolving. Travelers should monitor official federal guidance and airline communications in the days before travel so they can adapt arrival and connection plans to potentially slower processing at U.S. ports of entry.