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TSA Military Lanes Offer Expedited Airport Screening for Veterans and Service Members at 33 Airports
Veterans, service members and their families can use qualifying ID for expedited screening or front-of-line service at airports without dedicated lanes.
The Transportation Security Administration is honoring service members, veterans, and their families by establishing special security screening lanes at 34 airports nationwide, streamlining travel for the military community.
To access these lanes, eligible travelers must present proof of military or veteran status alongside identification meeting TSA verification requirements; individuals do not need to be in uniform to utilize these privileges.
Primary documentation like a Veteran Health Identification Card or Department of Defense Uniformed Services Identification Card satisfies both requirements, while a VA Proof of Service Letter establishes status but requires secondary identification.
At airports lacking dedicated military lanes, travelers can present identification to a lane monitor for front-of-the-line service, while those needing extra assistance contact TSA Cares at least 72 hours before their flight.
This program aims to recognize the military community's service across the country; while 34 locations feature dedicated lanes, the agency's broader policy ensures veterans and service members receive expedited treatment at many other facilities.