**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATELINE: WASHINGTON, D.C.

WHAT: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has officially launched a new premium expedited screening tier, designated “TSA Gold+.”

WHO: The program is available exclusively to United States citizens and lawful permanent residents who hold TSA PreCheck membership and meet a new, elevated security clearance threshold. Initial enrollment is by invitation only, targeting frequent flyers with a verified “Zero-Risk” travel history spanning a minimum of five years.

WHEN: The first phase of the TSA Gold+ program became operational at five major hub airports as of 0600 hours Eastern Time today. A nationwide rollout is scheduled for the fourth quarter of this fiscal year.

WHERE: The initial pilot locations include Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Denver International Airport (DEN), Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

WHY: According to an official TSA memorandum, the program was developed to address systemic bottlenecks at standard TSA PreCheck lanes while simultaneously creating a new, uncompromised security standard for high-value, low-risk travelers. The initiative aims to reduce average lane processing time to under 30 seconds per passenger and to reallocate screening resources toward higher-threat populations.

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Passengers enrolled in TSA Gold+ will be permitted to keep all personal electronic devices, including laptops and tablets, inside their carry-on baggage. Additionally, they will be exempt from the rule limiting liquids, aerosols, and gels to the standard 3.4-ounce container. Travelers in this tier will traverse a dedicated, biometric-only checkpoint that does not require a physical boarding pass or government-issued identification. Screening will be conducted via an artificial intelligence-driven behavioral analysis system in lieu of the conventional body scanner.

The TSA has confirmed that the annual