Will TSA PreCheck and Global Entry be suspended?

What travelers are facing

The Department of Homeland Security announced plans to halt two expedited-entry programs as part of funding actions tied to a federal lapse. That announcement said both programs would be suspended, but the Transportation Security Administration publicly told travelers that at least one program remained operational for now. The result is a period of uncertainty for anyone who depends on faster security lanes.

Airports and airlines can react quickly when federal policy changes, and a suspension of these programs would increase screening demand across standard checkpoints. That raises the risk of longer security lines, missed connections, and ripples through airline schedules at busy airports.

Practical steps for people traveling soon

• Confirm your membership status: check your online account or the airline’s app for the latest operational notices.
• Build in extra time at the airport: prepare for standard security queues rather than expedited lanes.
• Keep documentation handy: carry the ID and travel documents you usually use for identity and boarding checks.
• Track flights and alerts: airlines may rebook or issue waivers if major delays materialize.

Even if the expedited programs continue to operate for the moment, travelers should assume services could be curtailed with little notice. For frequent flyers who rely on PreCheck or Global Entry to make tight connections, booking longer transfer windows and monitoring official DHS and TSA channels will reduce the chance of disruption. If you have upcoming international travel, allow extra time at both departure and arrival airports and check with your airline about contingency policies for staffing or security changes.