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Some frustrated passengers are waiting hours in line at airports around the country, due to a stalemate over Department of Homeland Security funding<\/a>, which has resulted in many TSA officers working without pay to walk off the job.<\/p>\n At Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas, lines were out the door<\/a> earlier this week, according to the airport’s X account that posted this video<\/a> of passengers waiting in the dark at 4:30 a.m. <\/p>\n And it gets worse. According to the Transportation Security Administration, many airports could “literally shut down . . . particularly smaller ones,” if TSA officers continue to call out instead of coming to work, CNN reported. While TSA can’t technically close an airport, the catch is, planes can’t take off without passengers and crews going through security.<\/p>\n But there is one hack many travelers are missing out on that could save them time and frustration: TSA PreCheck Touchless ID<\/a>.<\/p>\n Here’s what to know.<\/p>\n TSA PreCheck Touchless ID<\/a>, which is available in select airports for participating airlines (see below), uses facial recognition technology to verify your identity for faster processing. Its own dedicated lane often moves faster than regular TSA Precheck. Instead of showing your ID at security, TSA will scan your face (however, you must of course be comfortable with this).<\/p>\n Interested passengers must sign up before <\/em>they check in for their flight. Here’s how to update your airline profile<\/a>, according to TSA: <\/p>\n Finally, check your mobile or printed boarding pass to make sure the TSA PreCheck Touchless ID logo appears. This must be on your boarding pass to allow lane entry. <\/p>\n The best ways to monitor live TSA wait times and airport lines include:<\/p>\n One Instagram, one user posted<\/a>: “the biggest hidden TSA secret at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta is officially out. Those who know . . . know!” The post came after the airport’s official social media account warned passengers not to try to hack long lines at its domestic checkpoint<\/a> by checking in at the international checkpoint.<\/p>\n The social media discussion comes after someone tried the trick on Tuesday, sparking an incident that caused even more congestion and delays. “If you are flying, please use Domestic Security Checkpoints, @ATLairport<\/a> warned. <\/a><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n <\/a>Meanwhile, this Reddit Travel Hacks thread<\/a> has suggestions on how to get through the actual screening checkpoints faster\u2014including sporting a wearable vest for your valuables.<\/p>\nWhat is TSA PreCheck Touchless ID and how do I get it?<\/h2>\n
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What’s a tip for checking the wait times for airport TSA lines?<\/h2>\n
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What hacks are people posting on social media?<\/h2>\n