What Does ‘SSSS’ on Your Boarding Pass Mean? (And How to Stay Calm When You See It)
If you’ve ever glanced at your boarding pass and noticed the letters “SSSS”, your heart may have skipped a beat. For many travelers, those four letters spark instant confusion—and sometimes anxiety—right before a flight. But what does it actually mean, and should you be worried?
SSSS stands for Secondary Security Screening Selection. It’s a designation used by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the United States to indicate that a passenger has been selected for additional screening before boarding their flight. While it may feel alarming, it doesn’t mean you’ve done anything wrong.
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