You may request to move to the front of the line upon your return. If you need to relieve your service dog and must exit the security checkpoint, you and the service dog will need to go through the screening process again. Items that are necessary to maintain control of the service dog/animal or indicate that the service dog/animal is on duty do not require removal to be screened. Service dog/animal collars, harnesses, leashes, backpacks, vests and other items are subject to security screening. If you have concerns about your screening, you can ask to speak with a supervisor or passenger support specialist at any point during the process. TSA will not separate you from your service animal.
If the metal detector alarms, you and your service dog/animal will undergo additional screening, including a pat-down.ĭuring the additional screening, do not make contact with the dog/animal (other than holding the leash) until a TSA officer has completed inspection of your dog/animal. If you opt not to be screened by the Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT), or a walk-through metal detector (WTMD), you will undergo a pat-down. You may walk through together or you may lead the animal through separately on a leash. You and your service dog/animal will be screened by a walk-through metal detector.
