Originally Posted by
gingersnaps
It would seem, based on TSA statements, that expedited screening is a process. My anecdotes of people claiming expedited screening at one airport, even though they did not have Precheck, supports the notion that expedited screening is process that can occur at on any lane screening lane. It also supports the notion that the expedited process can occur unbeknownst to the recipient - that is, there isn't a big blue TSA PRE sign marking the way to the dedicated Precheck lane.
The only expedited processing I think anyone is really concerned about is the folks who paid $85 for a dedicated lane and no disrobing/unpacking except for the rare secondary or alarm resolution.
You know, you pay for a service and the service is provided - like GE.
Instead, 'expedited processing' can mean you pay $85, wait 45 minutes in line, and then (maybe) get to keep your shoes on.
No one is paying $85 and submitting to a background check, fingerprinting and an interview for the opportunity to wait in the regular line and 'maybe' get to keep their shoes on.