What happens when TSA scans boarding pass?

Instead, flyers insert their own documentation into a Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) scanner, which converts the image into information that is instantly cross-referenced with passenger lists in the Secure Flight database to ensure the traveler is indeed booked to fly.

What triggers SSSS on boarding pass?

SSSS is an acronym for Secondary Security Screening Selection. TSA doesn’t provide the exact reasons that people are selected for secondary screening, but unusual itineraries such as travel from a high-risk country, last-minute flights, or even one-way international flights seem to be a trigger.

What does TSA look for when they scan your ID?

The TSA officer may ask you to complete an identity verification process which includes collecting information such as your name, current address, and other personal information to confirm your identity. If your identity is confirmed, you will be allowed to enter the screening checkpoint.

Can the TSA see that you have a warrant when they scan your ID?

Does TSA check for warrants? TSA does not check for outstanding warrants but that does not mean that it is always a good idea to fly when you have a warrant.

Why do airports do random searches?

It is most likely because of the last minute flight change. Did you have SSSS printed on your boarding pass? That is the flag for TSA to give you the extra check. The airline should be able to override it and reprint your boarding pass without it.

What information does a boarding pass have?

A boarding pass includes the legal name of the passenger and flight information including: the airline name; departure gate information; departure and arrival cities; flight numbers; departure time; boarding time; boarding group number (when applicable) and seat assignment (when applicable).

Why does TSA not show boarding pass?

“The system provides TSA officers with enhanced detection capabilities for identifying fraudulent or expired identification and boarding documents. It also will let the officer know, without the passenger showing their boarding pass, that they are ticketed for that particular airport on that day.”