What the “SSSS” Code on a Boarding Pass Indicates and Why Travelers Sometimes See It

or even anxiety. Still, it is important to remember that this is a security measure rather than an accusation. It does not mean a person has done anything wrong. It is simply one of the tools used to protect the aviation system. Remaining calm and cooperative usually helps the process move as smoothly as possible.For travelers who receive SSSS repeatedly, there may be an explanation. In some cases, a person’s name closely matches someone on a government watchlist, causing repeated screenings by mistake. The Department of Homeland Security provides a process called DHS TRIP, the Traveler Redress Inquiry Program, for