There are currently five services that grant quicker passage through U.S. airport security. Here are the pros and cons of each.

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

Travelers who panicked at the thought of losing TSA PreCheck or Global Entry benefits during the Department of Homeland Security shutdown can exhale — at least for now. After initially signaling a suspension of expedited screening perks, DHS said ...

Before I discovered this not-so-secret airport hack, though, I was one of those travelers who didn’t feel like dealing with the hassle of applying for the program. But that’s simply because I hadn’t done my research.

No one wants to deal with the inconvenience of long lines every time you have a flight to catch. Instead, you can take a leisurely stroll through airport security by enrolling in TSA PreCheck. This trusted traveler program allows people to access a ...

And a lack of funding has prompted staffing shortages and long lines at airports, as TSA agents struggle to keep up. This has lead to frustrating experiences for travelers, who say that they've been forced to spend hours in line during this partial shutdown,

TSA PreCheck Touchless ID can save travelers time at dozens of participating airports. Here's how to sign up and which airports are included. (AP Photo)

The ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown is taking its toll on the thousands of Transportation Security Administration employees at airports who have been working without pay. Approximately 60,