Imagine you're a college student who got caught pulling a prank on campus a few years ago. You might think it's no big deal, but if you got arrested or fined, it could show up on your record and affect your TSA Precheck application. Or maybe you're a working professional who got into a fender bender on the way to work - even a simple traffic ticket could raise some red flags.
It's not all doom and gloom, though - TSA Precheck is still a great option for most people, and the benefits far outweigh the risks. With TSA Precheck, you can skip the long lines, keep your shoes on, and even leave your laptop in your bag - it's like having your own personal fast pass to the airport.
I tried the TSA PreCheck Touchless ID program at O'Hare — and it's a