Good news is on the way for travelers struggling with those never ending airport security lines. Last week, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) admitted 11 new airlines to the PreCheck program. Travelers flying with Aruba Airlines, Avianca, Boutique Airlines, Emirates, Key Lime Air, Miami Air International, Southern Airways Express, Spirit Airlines, Sunwing, Virgin Atlantic, and Xtra Airways are now able to use the expedited security lines at airports. The expansion brings the total number of airlines participating in the program up to 30. Travelers enrolled in the PreCheck program can use dedicated security lines without removing shoes or electronics from their luggage; however, travelers must first pass a background check and pay an $85 enrollment fee.

Additionally, last week, privately run identity-authentication service Clear began service at New York’s La Guardia Airport (LGA). The service uses biometric technology to authenticate travelers and expedite passage through security checkpoints. The program is not related to TSA’s PreCheck program. Kiosks authenticate travelers by scanning their driver’s license, fingerprinting them, and then asking them to answer pre-arranged, personal questions (i.e. name of your first pet). Clear users then go to their own designated line at security. A standard membership runs $179 per year. The first Clear lanes began at New York’s JFK International airport in January and the company plans to launch in 22 airports across the country by the end of March.