TORONTO, May 2, 2018 /CNW/ - Porter Airlines has joined the TSA Pre√ ® program, enabling its passengers to enjoy the benefits of expedited airport security screening at designated checkpoints when travelling from the U.S. Expedited screening may allow passengers to keep on shoes, belts, and light outerwear, as well as leave laptops and compliant liquids in carry-on baggage.
"TSA Pre √ ® allows our passengers to have an even quicker airport experience when departing from the U.S.," said Robert Deluce, president and CEO of Porter Airlines. "This is especially true when matched with the convenient arrival process found at our home airport, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport."
When the TSA Pre √ ® symbol is displayed on a boarding pass, passengers may use designated screening checkpoints. In March 2018, 93 per cent of TSA Pre √ ® passengers waited less than five minutes to clear security.
All members of Global Entry or the TSA Pre√ ® Application Program are eligible for TSA Pre√ ® screening. Canadian citizens enrolled in NEXUS are also eligible, as are U.S. citizens or U.S. lawful permanent residents who are members of NEXUS or SENTRI. Complete enrollment and eligibility requirements for trusted traveller programs are available from the Department of Homeland Security.
When making a reservation, passengers should provide their trusted traveller membership number or PASS ID, also referred to as a Known Traveller Number (KTN), in the designated online field of their reservation, when speaking with Porter's call centre or to their travel agent. The KTN may also be entered in a VIPorter frequent flyer profile, where it will be stored for future reservations made directly from individual profiles.
TSA Pre √ ® is overseen by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Program enrollment does not guarantee expedited screening. TSA will always incorporate random and unpredictable security measures throughout the airport and all passengers are screened.
About Porter
Porter Airlines has revolutionized short-haul flying with a warm and effortless approach to hospitality, restoring glamour and refinement to air travel. Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®.
The airline currently offers flights to Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Fredericton, Saint John, Moncton, Halifax, St. John's, Stephenville, N.L., Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Timmins, Windsor, New York (Newark), Chicago (Midway), Boston and Washington (Dulles), and has seasonal flights to Mt. Tremblant, Que., Myrtle Beach, S.C., Burlington, Vt., and Orlando-Melbourne, Fla.
Vacation packages are available from Porter Escapes at www.porterescapes.com, or call (855) 372-1100 for more information.
Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
SOURCE Porter Airlines Inc.
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