The NewsWorthy Special Edition: Travel Smarter – Avoid Long Lines, Find Great Deals & Plan Ahead
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Mar 28, 2026 Katie Nastro, travel expert and spokesperson for Going, shares fast tips for beating long TSA lines and checking real-time wait times. She highlights benefits of TSA PreCheck and touchless ID. Katie covers rising airfares, when to book, why main economy can be smarter than basic, and tools for finding better deals and flexible bookings.
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Check Historical And Airline Updates For Wait Times
- Check MyTSA and airline websites or social media before you go to judge likely security wait times.
- MyTSA gives historical busy windows and airlines sometimes post real-time updates or trending issues on social channels.
Add PreCheck Touchless ID In Your Airline Profile
- Opt into TSA PreCheck Touchless ID via your airline traveler profile before your trip.
- Add passport and details in the airline app so the PreCheck credential appears on your boarding pass and you use the dedicated faster lane.
Outdoor Getaways Drive Spring Break Searches
- Spring break 2026 demand skews toward beach and outdoor trips like Hawaii and airports near national parks.
- Smaller airports such as Boise and Kalispell are seeing increased interest for nature-focused getaways.