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If your boarding pass shows SSSS, you should expect extra screening at the airport. This can include:
- A more thorough pat-down
- Additional inspection of carry-on items
- Swabbing of personal belongings for explosive residue
- Additional questioning
The screening process usually takes place at the gate or a designated security area and can add extra time to your airport experience. For that reason, travelers with SSSS on their boarding pass are often advised to arrive earlier than usual.
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