Alex Thomas
Even one unlucky trip to an airport is enough to make you swear off flying forever. The absurdly overpriced food, endless security checks and the seemingly never-ending construction can send anybody for a loop. And if you notice the letters “SSSS” on your boarding pass, be ready for an even longer hassle in the line.
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Passengers with the letters “SSSS” on their boarding passes should expect a delay in their trip, because passes with these letters are designated for additional screening. A TSA spokesman explained to Business Insider, “SSSS stands for ‘Secondary Security Screening Selection’ and it appears on a passenger’s boarding pass when they’ve been selected by TSA’s Secure Flight system for enhanced security screening.”
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While the code has been public knowledge for years, few people are up to date on the TSA tips. The agency explains, “Secure Flight is a risk-based passenger pre-screening program that enhances security by identifying low and high-risk passengers before they arrive at the airport by matching their names against trusted traveler lists and watch-list.” The Secure Flight system is a sort of algorithm that collects personal information that it uses to make pre-check selections. The system also keeps those on the No Fly List from getting on board.
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