Tsa pre check

Question

We will be returning to the usa (atlanta) from italy after getting our luggage and rechecking them we have to go through security again is there a tsa precheck? Also if we buy liquor bottle in Rome airport at duty free do we have to put it in our checked luggage befor rechecking it in Atlanta?

Answer

When you return to the United States (Atlanta) from Italy, you will indeed need to go through security again after retrieving and rechecking your luggage. Here are the answers to your questions regarding TSA PreCheck and duty-free purchases:

TSA PreCheck at Atlanta Airport: If you are enrolled in TSA PreCheck, you can use the TSA PreCheck lanes when going through security in Atlanta, even after you have rechecked your luggage. TSA PreCheck allows for a faster and more convenient security screening, as you can keep your shoes on, leave laptops in your bag, and generally experience a shorter wait. However, you must be enrolled in the TSA PreCheck program in advance to use this service. If you are not enrolled, you will need to go through the regular security lines.

For TSA PreCheck: Make sure to add your Known Traveler Number (KTN) to your flight reservation to ensure you have access to the TSA PreCheck lane.
For Non-TSA PreCheck Travelers: You will need to go through the standard security lines when you recheck your luggage in Atlanta.

Duty-Free Liquor Purchase: If you purchase liquor at the duty-free shop at the Rome airport and bring it to Atlanta, you are allowed to carry it in your carry-on luggage when you arrive at your U.S. destination. However, there are important considerations:

Liquor in Carry-On: Liquor purchased at duty-free is typically sealed in a tamper-evident bag (TEB) to comply with TSA regulations. You are allowed to carry this in your carry-on as long as it remains in the sealed bag. However, if you have a connecting flight, the TSA rules apply based on the airport you’re transferring through.
Rechecking Liquor: Once you arrive in Atlanta, if you are not connecting to another flight, you can simply bring your duty-free liquor through customs. However, if you are connecting to another flight, you will need to place it in your checked luggage because the TSA does not allow liquids over 3.4 oz in carry-on bags, even if they are purchased duty-free, once you've passed through the security checkpoint.

To summarize: 1. If you have TSA PreCheck, you can use the TSA PreCheck lanes in Atlanta for a faster security process.
2. Your duty-free liquor can stay in your carry-on if it’s in a sealed bag. If you’re connecting to another flight, you’ll need to put it in your checked luggage before rechecking it in Atlanta.