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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Travel expert reveals cryptic mark on a boarding pass that could lead to extra TSA checks and airport delays
A travel expert has revealed the meaning behind the 'SSSS' mark on some boarding passes - a code that can lead to extra TSA screening and major airport delays. Chloe Jade Meltzer, 30, who has visited over 156 countries, was flying from Germany to New York when she noticed the four letters on her ticket. It stands for Secondary Security Screening Selection, a designation she says is 'a pain to deal with' and most often applies to flights heading into the U.S. She explained: 'Basically, it means that you've been flagged for extra security checks before you can board your flight. 'This is always related to flying into the U.S., and it's usually for international travel.' Meltzer admitted she receives tickets with quadruple 'S' quite often. She said: 'The first few times you get it, it can feel a bit daunting or scary. Especially if you are someone who is not a U.S. citizen and you are about to fly into the U.S. Metlzer revealed that fliers could get them for many reasons, including inconsistent passports, one-way flights, purchasing a ticket with cash, names matching someone on a watchlist, or completely random. The content creator explained everything that usually happens because of a ticket's 'SSSS' label in a video she posted last April. Meltzer revealed travelers will be pulled aside to the gate before boarding and be taken to 'a little corner'. However, employees usually bring the unlucky ticketholder off to the side. She explained: 'You'll get either a pat down, a detailed search of your luggage, or your hands and your bags will be wiped, and they'll be tested for explosives.' She continued by saying employees could potentially ask questions such as where they're flying to and how long they've stayed at a destination. She claimed the process could make fliers feel 'very targeted' but that all these steps would be going on for other people around them with 'SSSS' on their passes. Meltzer stated: 'I personally don't like this because it takes longer. You can't do this before boarding, they do it exactly at boarding.' While Meltzer has expressed disdain toward the mark, she deals with it, and revealed her one-way flights and passport irregularities might be the reasons why this happens to her often. Multiple TikTok users shared their own experiences as 'SSSS' boarding-pass holders. One wrote: 'I got it when I was 15, didn't even know minors could be selected for it, even the employees at the gate seemed embarrassed and a bit lost.' Another said: 'I had it for all flights for two years after I studied abroad in Istanbul. First time the gate agent didn't do the boarding pass right and caused me to miss my flight and have to.' A third claimed: 'The last time I had it happen flying from Rome to JFK every single person who was being screened was a blonde between the ages of 20-40. Hard to believe it was randomized.' Fliers have the option to apply for a redress number, an identifier issued by the U.S. Department Of Homeland Security (DHS) to individuals who have experienced difficulties during security screenings at airports or other transportation hubs. 'The DHS Traveler Redress Inquiry Program can provide resolution to travelers with difficulties getting through security and inspection at airport checkpoints, train stations, and when crossing U.S. borders,' the agency shared on its website. This can be applied to domestic and international travelers, and while redress numbers can be used for future bookings, it does not mean the applicant will never see 'SSSS' again. Meltzer admitted that even though she should do this, she's been a 'bit lazy'.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Traveler claims letters on your boarding pass means extra TSA checks
By A travel expert has gone viral after revealing the meaning behind the dreaded 'SSSS' printed on some boarding passes – a code that can lead to extra TSA screening and major airport delays. Chloe Jade Meltzer (pictured), 30, who has visited over 156 countries, was flying from Germany to New York when she noticed the four letters on her ticket. It stands for Secondary Security Screening Selection, a designation she says is 'a pain to deal with' and most often applies to flights heading into the United States. 'Basically, it means that you've been flagged for extra security checks before you can board your flight,' she explained. 'This is always related to flying into the United States, and it's usually for international travel.' Meltzer has traveled to more than 156 countries and admitted she receives tickets with quadruple S' quite often. 'The first few times that you get it it can feel a bit daunting or scary. Especially if you are someone who is not a US citizen and you are about to fly into the United States,' she wrote on TikTok. Metlzer revealed that fliers could get them for many reasons, including inconsistent passports, one-way flights, purchasing a ticket with cash, names matching someone on a watchlist, or completely random. The content creator explained everything that usually happens because of a ticket's 'SSSS' label in a video she posted last April Meltzer revealed travelers will be pulled aside to the gate before boarding and be taken to 'a little corner.' However, employees usually bring the unlucky ticketholder off to the side. 'You'll get either a pat down, a detailed search of your luggage, or your hands and your bags will be wiped, and they'll be tested for explosives,' Meltzer explained. She continued by saying employees could potentially ask questions such as where they're flying to and how long they've stayed at a destination. The TikToker claimed the process could make fliers feel 'very targeted' but that all these steps would be going on for other people around them with 'SSSS' on their passes. 'I personally don't like this because it takes longer. You can't do this before boarding, they do it exactly at boarding,' she stated. While Meltzer has expressed disdain toward 'SSSS,' she deals with it, and revealed her one-way flights and passport irregularities might be the reasons why this happens to her often. Multiple TikTok users shared their own memorable experiences as 'SSSS' boarding pass holders. 'I got it when I was 15, didn't even know minors could be selected for it, even the employees at the gate seemed embarrassed and a bit lost,' a commenter wrote. 'I had it for all flights for two years after I studied abroad in Istanbul. First time the gate agent didn't do the boarding pass right and caused me to miss my flight and have to,' another traveler responded. 'The last time I had it happen flying from Rome to JFK every single person who was being screened was a blonde between the ages of 20-40. Hard to believe it was randomized,' a flier claimed. Fliers have the option to apply for a redress number, an identifier issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to individuals who have experienced difficulties during security screenings at airports or other transportation hubs. 'The DHS Traveler Redress Inquiry Program can provide resolution to travelers with difficulties getting through security and inspection at airport checkpoints, train stations, and when crossing U.S. borders,' the agency shared on its website . This can be applied to domestic and international travelers, and while redress numbers can be used for future bookings, it does not mean the applicant will never see 'SSSS' again.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Daily Mail
Warning as traveler claims four letters on your boarding pass means extra TSA checks
A travel expert has gone viral after revealing the meaning behind the dreaded 'SSSS' printed on some boarding passes — a code that can lead to extra TSA screening and major airport delays. Chloe Jade Meltzer, 30, who has visited over 156 countries, was flying from Germany to New York when she noticed the four letters on her ticket. It stands for Secondary Security Screening Selection, a designation she says is 'a pain to deal with' and most often applies to flights heading into the United States. 'Basically, it means that you've been flagged for extra security checks before you can board your flight,' she explained. 'This is always related to flying into the United States, and it's usually for international travel.' Meltzer has traveled to more than 156 countries and admitted she receives tickets with quadruple S' quite often. 'The first few times that you get it it can feel a bit daunting or scary. Especially if you are someone who is not a US citizen and you are about to fly into the United States,' she wrote on TikTok. Metlzer revealed that fliers could get them for many reasons, including inconsistent passports, one-way flights, purchasing a ticket with cash, names matching someone on a watchlist, or completely random. Meltzer has been to over 156 countries, and recently had 'SSSS' on her boarding pass when flying to New York from Germany The content creator explained everything that usually happens because of a ticket's 'SSSS' label in a video she posted last April. Meltzer revealed travelers will be pulled aside to the gate before boarding and be taken to 'a little corner.' However, employees usually bring the unlucky ticketholder off to the side. 'You'll get either a pat down, a detailed search of your luggage, or your hands and your bags will be wiped, and they'll be tested for explosives,' Meltzer explained. She continued by saying employees could potentially ask questions such as where they're flying to and how long they've stayed at a destination. The TikToker claimed the process could make fliers feel 'very targeted' but that all these steps would be going on for other people around them with 'SSSS' on their passes. 'I personally don't like this because it takes longer. You can't do this before boarding, they do it exactly at boarding,' she stated. While Meltzer has expressed disdain toward 'SSSS,' she deals with it, and revealed her one-way flights and passport irregularities might be the reasons why this happens to her often. Multiple TikTok users shared their own memorable experiences as 'SSSS' boarding pass holders. 'I got it when I was 15, didn't even know minors could be selected for it, even the employees at the gate seemed embarrassed and a bit lost,' a commenter wrote. 'I had it for all flights for two years after I studied abroad in Istanbul. First time the gate agent didn't do the boarding pass right and caused me to miss my flight and have to,' another traveler responded. 'The last time I had it happen flying from Rome to JFK every single person who was being screened was a blonde between the ages of 20-40. Hard to believe it was randomized,' a flier claimed. Fliers have the option to apply for a redress number, an identifier issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to individuals who have experienced difficulties during security screenings at airports or other transportation hubs. 'The DHS Traveler Redress Inquiry Program can provide resolution to travelers with difficulties getting through security and inspection at airport checkpoints, train stations, and when crossing U.S. borders,' the agency shared on its website. This can be applied to domestic and international travelers, and while redress numbers can be used for future bookings, it does not mean the applicant will never see 'SSSS' again. Meltzer admitted that even though she should do this, she's been a 'bit lazy.' Airline travel has become more complicated for travelers over the past year, partially because of the controversial Real ID requirement for travel. The new ID resulted in DMVs nationwide being flooded with travelers looking to get one before the May deadline.
Arabian Business
24-06-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Saudi Arabia and the UK enter one-stop airport security agreement
Passengers traveling from airports in the United Kingdom via Saudi Arabia will no longer be required to undergo security screening during transit. This was made possible following a one-stop security agreement signed between the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the United Kingdom. The agreement – signed in London by Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, President of GACA, and Dr Rannia Leontaridi, Director General for Aviation, Maritime, and Security at the UK Department for Transport – is a step toward enhancing the experience of transit passengers by streamlining security procedures at Saudi Arabian airports. Completed UK security procedures will be recognised in Saudi Arabia Security procedures completed at UK airports will be recognised at Saudi airports, allowing for faster connections and reduced transit times, while maintaining the highest international standards of aviation safety and security. Mohammed Al-Fawzan, Executive Vice President for Aviation Security at GACA, commented: 'This agreement reflects the high level of trust and alignment between the security frameworks of both countries. 'It is expected to enhance the passengers' journey by reducing wait times and eliminating redundant security checks. It will also improve airport and airline efficiency by shortening turnaround times and strengthening operational coordination through the exchange of best practices and risk data.' The agreement is another strategic step in positioning Saudi Arabia as a global aviation hub, supporting the goals of the Saudi Aviation Strategy and Vision 2030 to enhance air connectivity and facilitate seamless international travel.
CTV News
23-06-2025
- CTV News
New technology added to security screening line at Halifax Stanfield International Airport
A new piece of technology is being used at a security screening line at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ). The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority's (CATSA's) CT X-ray technology has been added to the Domestic/International checkpoint. The move is the first step in bringing the technology to all screening lines at Halifax Stanfield International Airport and is part of CATSA's national deployment program to introduce CT X-ray systems at several airports over a multi-year period, according to a news release from the federal government. 'As we enter the peak summer season, we are pleased to work closely with our partners at CATSA to introduce an expanded security screening facility, including an additional line that will host one of CATSA's new CT X-ray systems. The implementation of this new technology will help streamline the security process and enhance the passenger experience,' said Dean Bouchard, vice president of airport planning and development at the Halifax International Airport Authority. The new technology means passengers travelling through Halifax will 'no longer need to remove bags with permitted liquids, aerosols and gels (100 ml or less), medical devices, or large electronics – including laptops – from their carry-on bags.' The CT X-ray utilizes three-dimensional rotatable images 'enhancing screening officers' ability to detect explosives and other threat items.' For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
