**Viral News Snippet:**

Viral News Snippet:

🚨 FAKE ALERT: No, the TSA is NOT launching a “Gold+” ‘First-Class Screening’ Program

A viral post circulating on Facebook and TikTok claims the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is piloting a new “Gold+” tier at major U.S. airports — allowing passengers willing to pay a $99 “expedited fee” to skip all screening entirely, including metal detectors and body scanners.

The Claim:

“TSA Gold+ launches June 1st — pay $99 and walk past security with your shoes on and water bottle in hand. No pat-downs, no X-ray. PreCheck is for peasants now.”

The Reality: Completely fabricated.

• ✅ No such program exists. The TSA has publicly stated that no “pay-to-skip-screening” tier is under consideration.
• ✅ The post uses a fake TSA logo and a photoshopped badge reading “Gold+ Elite.” The actual TSA PreCheck program still requires ID verification, canine screening, and random checks.
• ✅ The text contains multiple red flags: no official TSA press release; no mention in the Federal Register; and the website link in the bio leads to a parked domain.

Bottom line: TSA PreCheck ($85 for 5 years) is real. TSA “Gold+” is a hoax designed to harvest payment info. Don’t fall for it.