Travelers want to know if the TSA PreCheck is open during the government shutdown. TSA PreCheck assists travelers in moving through airport security quickly.

Security lines at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport overflowed into unusual areas on March 19, as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown paused paychecks for

Simple steps — like checking in online, printing a boarding pass ahead of time, and keeping identification easily accessible — can also shave off valuable minutes.

When going through the Touchless ID line, TSA collects a live photo of you, your passport number, Known Traveler Number (KTN) and some other data like the time the photo was taken. The agency says the data collected is encrypted and anonymized, analyzed by the Department of Homeland Security, and then deleted within 180 days.

Here's how to utilize TSA PreCheck and CLEAR+ for faster security screening amid lengthy wait times due to the partial government shutdown.

Excited for spring break but worried about the lines? Five airports give passengers who plan the ability to get a free fast pass through TSA checkpoints. (KUSA)

Amid long waiting lines at airports, some travelers say they’re avoiding the worst delays by using TSA PreCheck Touchless ID. Airports continue to struggle with longer security lines during the partial government shutdown,

KRON4's Dan Kerman reports.