TSA PreCheck – Terminal 2

What is there to say… it’s typical, it’s adequate… and a must for traveling!

We have got lucky the last 5 – 6 times and had the TSS pre-​check. This visit they were especially happy, friendly and pushing people through but still be cautious

The TSA pre-​check is a very nice perk here in San Diego. You are given the ability to breeze through the security line without having to take out your liquids or computer. You can even wear your jacket. The TSA agents even seem nicer in these lines. If you travel a lot you should register to get this perk. It is well worth the extra time to get set up.

I love having TSA PreCheck because:
1) You get to keep your shoes on
2) Your liquids stay in your bag
3) You don’t have to take out your laptop
And the line is significantly shorter. Even shorter than the First Class line. And sometimes there’s no one in the line.
However, my love for this TSA PreCheck has faded and I’m no longer the fan of TSA PreCheck at Terminal 2 at the San Diego Airport. Here’s why…
The TSA PreCheck in Terminal 2 near the American Airlines side used to be open all the time. Meaning it was open the same hours as the non TSA PreCheck lines.
But for the past few months, due to staffing issues, budget cuts, or whatnot (each time I’m told something different), the line has been closed at night.
This is a total drag because when you’re already having to endure a red-​eye flight, now you have to take your liquids and laptops out of your bag. Total pain.
I had been told it closes at 8:30 pm so I made a point to get down here before 8 pm. But the line was already closed. Grrrr…
Tip: Instead of paying $ 85 for TSA PreCheck, pay $ 50 for NEXUS which gives you free GlobalEntry and TSA PreCheck.