Why You Never Want to See These Four Letters on Your Boarding Pass

Here's what to do if you see "SSSS" printed on your boarding pass.

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航空券の(Boarding Pass)に 4Letters (SSSS)があったら、嫌ですよねぇ〜

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If you already think airport security is a hassle, you better buckle up if you spot "SSSS" printed on your boarding pass. The dreaded designation stands for Secondary Security Screening Selection, and it means your airport security experience is about to get a lot more intense. When you're tagged for SSSS, you'll have to undergo an extra security screening, and it can add anywhere from a few minutes to half an hour — or more — to the whole security process. Here's everything you need to know about SSSS. 

What is SSSS?
Secondary Security Screening Selection, or SSSS, is a designation by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) that flags passengers for extra security screening. SSSS can happen on any flight to, from, or within the U.S., including inbound international flights. 

 
If you spot those four letters on your boarding pass, you may be taken aside by a TSA officer during the regular airport security screening process and subjected to additional searches, whether that's in your bag or on your person.