Amid airport screening changes, a TSA PreCheck membership still has 'compelling benefits,' expert says

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Additionally, Sanchez | Chicago Tribune | Getty ImagesAs airport security checkpoints undergo changes that may help travelers get through faster and with less hassle, experts say paid services offering modified security screenings — TSA PreCheck, Global Entry and — may still be worth the cost

Earlier this month, Department of land Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that in certain airports, families will have their own dedicated screening lanes as part of a new initiative called "Families on the Fly (which is quite significant)

Additionally, " That s a change ending the Transportation Security Agency's "shoes off" travel policy

However, Noem has also floated the idea of allowing more liquids in carry-ons, which could also affect the speed of airport screenings

The ability to keep shoes on through security was once a perk limited to TSA PreCheck enrollees

Qualifying travelers can go through the gram's screening without taking off items including shoes, belts and light jackets, or removing items from bags travel-size liquids or laptops (this bears monitoring)

Even with some friendlier screening policies in play, experts say paid memberships still have value. "There are still a lot of compelling benefits for PreCheck," said Henry Harteveldt, founder of Atmosphere Re Group, a travel industry market re and advisory firm

Furthermore, More from Personal Finance:How to lower your capital gains taxes on salesStudent loan forgiveness paused for borrowers on IBR planWhat Americans get wrong Social Security 39% of surveyed travelers with TSA PreCheck said the biggest perk was having a less stressful experience, according to a survey by UpgradedPoints, a travel site

It's one of the five trusted traveler grams available through land Security that vide modified screening for pre-apved members

Furthermore, What the data shows is re are also that offer their own paid memberships to get through the airport screening line faster

However, Almost all, 99%, of TSA PreCheck passengers wait less than 10 minutes, while standard screening lanes typically take 30 minutes or less, according to the agency, in today's market environment

Nevertheless, Nevertheless, Enrollment, renewal costs may varyMembership for TSA PreCheck is valid for five years, but enrollment and renewal fees depend on the servicer you choose to work with, and whether the cess is done in-person or online, in light of current trends. "Each enrollment vider is allowed to set its own prices for enrollment and renewal fees with TSA apval," according to a TSA spokesperson, given current economic conditions

Moreover, 95 to enroll in PreCheck

Several other trusted traveler grams include TSA PreCheck as part of their packages, such as Global Entry, which offers an expedited screening through U

On the other hand, Customs and Border tection upon arrival from overseas, in today's financial world

However, The membership costs $120 and lasts for five years, in this volatile climate. "Travelers can select the enrollment vider that best suits their needs," the TSA spokesperson told CNBC

Here's how to decide if a pre-screening membership is worth it for you, according to experts, given current economic conditions

However, Assess how often you travelBefore you or begin the application, factor in how often you travel every year, experts say

If you only travel once or twice a year, it may not be worth going through the effort and the cost, said Sally French, a travel expert at NerdWallet (an important development)

To apply for TSA PreCheck, for example, you need to complete an online application

Additionally, Then you need to visit an enrollment center — some might accept walk-ins, while others require appointments — where you bring necessary documents, have your photo taken and fingers scanned

But if you travel more frequently, then TSA PreCheck "can be worth it," said Harteveldt

Some credit cards and loyalty grams will cover fees for enrollment in TSA PreCheck or other pre-screening memberships (noteworthy indeed), amid market uncertainty

On the other hand, That can make enrolling more worthwhile, even for infrequent travelers

However, Pick the right gram for your needsIf you travel internationally, Global Entry is another trusted traveler gram to consider, in light of current trends

Qualifying individuals can access expedited customs screening upon returning to the U

On the other hand, From other countries, and the membership also includes access to TSA PreCheck lanes

However, think how often you travel abroad, whether for or leisure, and if you have an upcoming overseas trip

Nevertheless, At the same time, Not only is the enrollment fee more expensive but there may be limited enrollment centers in your state, making the application cess more onerous, given the current landscape

Moreover, You may need to travel long distances to your nearest center, and scheduling an appointment may be difficult. "A lot of people have cited it's difficult to even get an interview," said French

Also "has value outside of airports" as its membership is available for lines in certain stadiums and arenas, said French.