An SSSS code on a boarding pass stands for “Secondary Security Screening Selection.” While somewhat of an annoyance, this code only means you have been flagged to undergo additional security screening procedures.
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A Secondary Security Screening Selection or SSSS designation on your boarding pass means that you've been picked for a secondary security screening.
If you already think airport security is a hassle, you better buckle up if you spot SSSS printed on your boarding pass. The dreaded designation stands for Secondary Security Screening Selection, and it means your airport security experience is about to get a lot more intense.
If you are flying in the US, it is possible you have been singled out by Secondary Security Screening Selection . Check your boarding pass. If it has the letters “SSSS” on it, it means you have been selected in advance for additional screening. There are many reasons this can occur that you can do nothing about.
An SSSS code stamped on your boarding pass overrides pre-approval through a Trusted Traveler Program such as TSA PreCheck and can add 15 to 45 minutes (or more) to your boarding process. Unfortunately, there are many groups of travelers who are no strangers to being flagged repeatedly for invasive TSA screenings.
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There are signs that will indicate you have been flagged for additional screenings: You were not able to print a boarding pass from an airline ticketing kiosk or from the internet. You were denied or delayed boarding. A ticket agent “called someone” before handing you a boarding pass.