How the TSA Could Ruin PreCheck

Great news for less-frequent business travelers who want a crack at PreCheck, the security-bypass program sponsored by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The agency has opened its first public application center and soon hopes to have as many as 300 nationwide.

Horrible news for every business traveler: The TSA seems intent on destroying the advantages of PreCheck by flooding its lanes with unvetted, unprepared and uneducated travelers who have no idea what the program is about or how to use it. That's causing epic back-ups at PreCheck lanes, which until lately had been known for their speedy service and civilized screening procedures.

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