Glacier Park International Airport To Host TSA Pre "Pop-up" Event Is Scheduled February 26 To March 2

KALISPELL, Mont. —For Flathead Valley residents seeking to simplify air travel, Glacier Park International Airport has good news. On February 26, the airport, in partnership with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), will kick off a weeklong TSA PreCheck (TSA Pre) enrollment event. Currently, the nearest permanent enrollment facility in Montana for TSA PreCheckis more than 400 miles from Kalispell, meaning this event will provide a valuable service to area residents.

TSA PreCheck allows Trusted Travelers to leave on their shoes, light outerwear and belt. During peak travel times at Glacier Park International Airport (FCA), passengers can also keep their laptop in its case and keep travel size liquids and gels in their carry-on bag. Travelers who want to enjoy the benefits of TSA Pre on a consistent basis are encouraged to enroll in the program.

“A 2017 study indicates that 97 percent of TSA PreCheck passengers wait less than five minutes in the security line,” says Rob Ratkowski, Airport Director at Glacier Park International Airport. “TSA PreCheck speeds up the screening process and makes the entire travel process more enjoyable. It’s a little like having the fast pass at a theme park.”

Ratkowski says that securing an appointment for the event online, in advance, is recommended. “The online pre-enrollment form takes approximately ten minutes and is a straightforward process,” he explains. Though walk-ins are welcome during the five-day event, applicants who pre-enroll online will receive priority. “You can schedule a time that is convenient for you, if you apply now,” he emphasizes.

The event will occur Monday, February 26, through Friday, March 2 in the Swift Current room of Glacier Park International Airport’s main terminal. Appointments are available from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

To schedule an appointment in advance, visit the TSA Pre✓® enrollment website at http://www.identogo.com/precheck, click “Apply Now” and select the location, Kalispell, MT. Advance appointments will only be taken online; walk-ins are welcome at the airport during the week of the event. For questions regarding TSA PreCheck eligibility, the application process, or for media inquiries pertaining to the TSA PreCheck designation, contact Lorie Dankers, TSA Public Affairs Manager for Montana, [email protected].

Important for Applicants

* At the time of interview, applicants must provide proof of citizenship (valid passport, driver’s license, etc.), and a nonrefundable $85 fee. The fee may be paid by credit card, money order, company check or certified check; cash and personal check will not be accepted as payment.

* At the conclusion of the interview, applicants are fingerprinted and a background check will be conducted.

* If an applicant meets all requirements, he or she is assigned a “known traveler number (“KTN”) which, when provided at the time of booking, qualifies passengers for the TSA Pre✓® experience at airport checkpoints nationwide.

* The TSA PreCheck designation is valid for five years and will be sent via mail to the approved applicant.

For more information on airport location or terminal directions, please visit http://www.iflyglacier.com.

ABOUT GLACIER PARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Airline service at Glacier Park International Airport is provided by Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Allegiant Air. Cities with year-round service include Denver, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City and Seattle. Additional cities with seasonal service include Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Oakland, San Francisco and Portland. For more information about GPIA, please visit http://www.iflyglacier.com.