Originally Posted by
FlyingEgghead
I experience precheck "light" a lot and find I see both ends of the spectrum. Sometimes it's literally no different than pre-check and sometimes, they just want to give you hell. Per TSA's own website, they state you shouldn't have to, but leave it vague so there's no real pushback. Last year there was a TSA agent trainee at LAX that I told him I didn't need to take it out or take my shoes off, and he laughed at me. His manager told him otherwise. He then proceeded to second screen my bag.
What happens when there isn’t a dedicated TSA PreCheck® lane?
TSA PreCheck® screening may still be an option through the standard screening lane when dedicated TSA PreCheck® screening lanes are not available. If a TSA PreCheck® lane is not available, please show your TSA PreCheck® boarding pass and you
may be able to
keep 3-1-1 liquids and laptops in your bag, and shoes and light jackets on while accessing the standard screening lane. Eligible passengers should check with the TSA officer on duty.
https://www.tsa.gov/travel/frequentl...precheckr-lane