Originally Posted by TSAPressSec

Sorry, been out of the office for a few different reasons, but trying to get caught up on emails, social media, FT, etc. Will try to get further caught up over the weekend as well.

But yes, this is correct. The vast majority of passengers who experience TSA Pre✓™ have been, and will continue to be, screened via a walk-through metal detector. However, we are expanding the use of Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) at TSA Pre✓™ checkpoints through a phased approach.

With the utilization of AIT at select TSA Pre✓™ checkpoints, a random generator on each walk-through metal detector may direct a passenger to be screened via an AIT unit; happened to me Monday, and added less than 30-second to my screening.

Important to note:

TSA Pre✓™ eligible passengers, who prefer to be screened via AIT, will now have the opportunity to do so at these select checkpoints. Many passengers with joint replacements, prosthetics or other medical devices that would regularly alarm when passing through a walk-through metal detector often prefer this technology because it is quicker and less invasive than a pat down. Unlike standard lanes, passengers will not be required to divest their shoes, light outerwear and/or belt. Passengers who alarm when passing through the walk-through metal detector due to metal soles or other metallic items can now utilize AIT without requiring the divesture of shoes. Previously, if a passenger alarmed when passing through the walk-through metal detector after multiple passes, that passenger would be required to receive a pat-down. Passengers at these select TSA Pre✓™ checkpoints, where available, will now have the option of being screened via AIT, possibly precluding the need for a pat-down.