Frequent travelers can be screened for the TSA Pre-Check program at Akron-Canton Airport the week of Feb. 6.

GREEN Frequent travelers wanting to reduce time spent in Transportation Security Administration lines at airports can register for the agency's expedited screening program during early February at Akron-Canton Airport.

A temporary TSA PreCheck enrollment program will be set up in the airport's second floor conference room the week of Feb. 6. The event is a chance for applicants to have photographs verified and their fingerprints scanned.

Airport officials are excited to offer the enrollment event in the area. Generally, travelers applying for TSA PreCheck must schedule appointments outside the area for registration interviews. The closest locations are are Fairlawn and Parma.

“We’re always looking for ways to make the travel experience more convenient and hassle-free, and this is just one of the ways we can do that,” Rick McQueen, the airport's president and chief executive officer, said in a press release announcing the program.

TSA PreCheck allows low-risk travelers to move through expedited lines at airport security stations around the country. The process eliminates the requirement to remove shoes and belts, liquids, laptops and light outerwear while passing through security.

To apply for TSA PreCheck, applicants start the process online by visiting identogo.com/precheck. The enrollment fee is $85, which guarantees a five-year membership in the pre-check program. While enrolling, applicants can set an appointment for a date and time that fits their schedule.

While the security lines at Akron-Canton tend to be short and move quickly, the TSA PreCheck is more convenient, said Lisa Dalpiaz, marketing director. Of course, it really pays off for travelers when they visit one of the larger airports where Akron-Canton has connections, she said.