7 Hidden TSA Benefits Many Travelers Over 60 Never Use

Before your next flight, there is one part of the airport you may be thinking about all wrong. A simple mistake at security can cost you your wallet, your time, and a lot of unnecessary stress. In this episode of Senior Travel Insider, Beverly Church, a former flight attendant, takes you behind the security line to explain what older travelers should know before their next trip. We look at common checkpoint mistakes, what the four S's on a boarding pass can mean, when you can ask for private screening, and what to do if you need extra support because of a medical device or mobility issue. Beverly also shares a little-known traveler redress program, practical ways to protect your valuables, and the airport habit that could save you from losing something important. Subscribe to Senior Travel Insider for more practical airport and travel advice from someone who has spent years around the airline industry. And tell us in the comments: Do you still feel nervous when you walk toward the airport security line? Airport security procedures, airline policies, and traveler assistance programs can change or vary by airport and circumstance. Always check current official guidance before traveling. 00:00 The Wallet That Disappeared 02:01 What Security Officers Can and Cannot Do 03:16 Your Screening Rights 04:00 How Security Watches Passengers 06:42 What the Four S's Mean 08:01 The DHS TRIP Program 11:05 Scanners and Medical Devices 14:15 How Dorothy Lost Her Wallet 17:43 What Happens to Checked Bags 19:45 What Never Belongs in Checked Luggage 20:28 The Senior Traveler Security Checklist