The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
AIRPORT SECURITY
Hartsfield-jackson has four checkpoints in the domestic terminal, including the Main checkpoint, the North checkpoint, South checkpoint and Lower North checkpoint.
Construction work at the main checkpoint is causing long lines from the closure of some security lanes.
If you’re a Precheck member, go to the South checkpoint. Non-precheck mem- bers can use the Main or North checkpoints.
SECURITY LINE CHOICES
Standard, Precheck and Clear. You can check the airport’s website at atl.com/ times for security wait times.
STANDARD:
Standard TSA lines typ- ically require travelers to remove their coats, shoes and belts. Listen to instructions from officers on whether to remove electronics and liquids from bags, which depends on the type of bag- gage screening equipment in use.
TSA PRECHECK:
The TSA Precheck lines at the domestic terminal are at the South checkpoint.
New this year, Precheck members have the option of adding a digital version of their driver’s license or ID to their Apple Wa et on iphones or to their Google Wallet on
Android phones, and then using their phones as their ID at the South checkpoint.
Also at the South check- point, Delta customers who opt in can go to a ded- icated line for Delta Digital ID, which uses facial recog- nition to process travelers.
At security checkpoints across the country, TSA Pre- Check offers expedi ed screen- ing, wi h the ability to keep on your shoes, belt and jacket. The cost to enroll in Precheck is as low as $78 for five years. It costs $70 to renew online.
TSA has encouraged travel- ers to sign up for Precheck to get through screening more efficiently and reduce touch- points such as the need to handle a bin in some cases.
You can apply online and schedule an appointment at a Precheck enrollment center.
CLEAR:
Biometric ID technology firm Clear operates specially designated security lines for its members at Hartsfield-jackson. The company sells memberships for $189 a year, with discounts for Delta Skymiles members. Clear members at the checkpoint can verify their iden- tities through an iris scan or fingerprints.
The Clear line at the South checkpoint is for Precheck-enrolled Clear members.
The Clear line for non-pre- Check Clear members going through standard security has moved to the Lower North checkpoint.
REAL ID DELAY:
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal gov- ernment delayed plans to start requiring travelers to have “Real ID” designated driver licenses or IDS to get through airport security checkpoints.
The “Real ID” require- ment will now take effect May 7, 2025. Most Georgia drivers have the updated Real ID licenses with a star in the top right corner but those with older licenses that are not Real ID compli- ant should get new licenses if they plan to use them during air travel in May 2025 or later.