WHAT A DIFFERENCE...:

There's a tool savvy road warriors love to use, even though it has its persistent problems and glitches. And unlike most travel secrets, it's in their best interest for more people to know.

The Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck program is desperate for customers after three years of operation. TSA is hiring private contractors to launch a massive sign-up effort. It said recently it will use them to recruit and screen millions of people into trusted-traveler status.

For many frequent travelers, PreCheck has been a godsend, enabling them to routinely breeze through security with little hassle--their shoes stay on and their laptops stay packed.

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