Originally Posted by
MDtR-Chicago
As mentioned, there are usually dedicated lines specifically for elite status members, with signs like "Priority AAccess" or "Premier Security". At some airports, such as SFO, there are even entire dedicated security areas only for elite customers.
This is different from Pre-Check. Pre-Check is a different, much easier security experience. You might qualify via elite status, but more likely via one of the Trusted Traveler programs. "Priority security", on the other hand, is the usual arduous type of security, just a shorter line.
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Ahhh, thank you. I am not an elite member (just have my AAdvantage platinum card and the occasional lounge pass). I fly out of LAX, SAN or SNA usually, with LAX being the only airport with huge lines. With my AA card, I do get priority boarding and access to the AA Priority check in, but it sounds like I'd need to level up with AA or get the Global Entry to avoid the long security lines.