Originally Posted by
NotHamSarnie
I've never received an invitation or done anything to cause me to become pre-cleared or whatever the term is, but yesterday at DCA, I was told by the TSA guy checking licenses that I should have gone to the TSA pre-clear line. If I had, would I have been able to keep my shoes on and laptop in?
Yes, under the TSA-Pre program you can keep your laptop in your bag, along with small liquids, keep your shoes on, keep your belt on etc.