TSA PreCheck is a trusted traveler program that allows approved passengers to use expedited security lanes at participating U.S. airports. Travelers in PreCheck lanes typically do not need to remove shoes, belts, light jackets, laptops or compliant liquids during screening.

TSA PreCheck Touchless ID takes seconds to set up and can save you from long lines. But you need to enroll before you get to the airport.

The U.S. government remains partially shutdown. If you're flying and have TSA PreCheck access, make sure all of your information is good to go.

These time-savers can help you get through standard lines faster.

TSA PreCheck offers faster screening at airports nationwide, including Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. How it works and how to enroll.

At Hobby Airport, the TSA screening wait time has reached three hours long. Travelers are encouraged to arrive early to allow extra time to get through security.

And it doesn't involve going to the airport.

Airports are seeing longer than normal wait times, but travelers can check TSA security lines before they even get to the airport.