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Definition of trip noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

• have/take a vacation/a break/a day off/a year off/time off
• go on/be on vacation/leave/honeymoon/safari/sabbatical/a trip/a tour/a cruise/a pilgrimage
• go backpacking/camping/sightseeing
• plan a trip/a vacation/your itinerary
• reserve a hotel room/a flight/tickets
• have/make/cancel a reservation
• rent a condo/a vacation home/a cabin
• rent a car/bicycle/moped/scooter/Jet Ski
• stay in a hotel/a bed and breakfast/a youth hostel/a villa/a trailer/a vacation home/a resort/a timeshare
• cost/charge $100 a/per night for a suite/a single/double/twin room
• check into/out of a hotel/a motel/your room
• pack/unpack your suitcase/bags
• call/order room service
• cancel/cut short a trip/vacation
• apply for/get/renew a/your passport
• take out/buy/get travel insurance
• catch/miss your plane/train/ferry/connecting flight
• fly (in)/travel (in) first/business/economy class
• make/have a brief/two-day/twelve-hour layover/stopover in Hong Kong
• experience/cause/lead to delays
• check (in)/collect/get/lose your baggage/luggage
• be charged for/pay excess baggage fees
• board/get on/leave/get off the aircraft/plane/ship/ferry
• taxi down/leave/approach/hit/overshoot the runway
• experience/hit/encounter (mild/severe) turbulence
• suffer from/recover from/get over your jet lag/motion sickness
• be seasick/carsick
• attract/draw/bring tourists/visitors
• encourage/promote/hurt tourism
• promote/develop ecotourism
• build/develop/visit a tourist/tropical/beach/ski resort
• work for/be operated by a major hotel chain
• be served by/compete with low-fare/low-cost/budget airlines
• use/go to/have a travel agent
• contact/check with your travel agent/tour operator
• buy/be on/go on a package deal/vacation/tour
• buy/bring back (tacky/overpriced) souvenirs

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What does the noun trip mean?

There are 25 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun trip , three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

trip has developed meanings and uses in subjects including

Entry status

OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions. This entry has not yet been fully revised.

How common is the noun trip ?

How is the noun trip pronounced, british english, u.s. english, where does the noun trip come from.

Earliest known use

Middle English

The earliest known use of the noun trip is in the Middle English period (1150—1500).

OED's earliest evidence for trip is from around 1412–20, in a translation by John Lydgate, poet and prior of Hatfield Regis.

It is also recorded as a verb from the Middle English period (1150—1500).

trip is formed within English, by conversion.

Etymons: trip v.

Nearby entries

• Trionyx, n. 1835–
• trioperculate, adj. 1900–
• triorchis, n. 1650–
• triose, n. 1894–
• triose phosphate, n. 1934–
• trio-sonata, n. 1884–
• triovulate, adj. 1891–
• trioxan, n. 1915–
• trioxide, n. 1868–
• trioxy-, comb. form
• trip, n.¹ 1412–
• trip, n.² 1305–
• trip, n.³ c1386–1849
• trip, n.⁴ 1600
• Trip, n.⁵ 1909–
• trip, v. c1380–
• tripack, n. 1911–
• tripair, n. 1878–
• tripal | trypal, adj. & n. 1709–
• tripaleolate, adj. 1866–
• tripalmitin, n. 1855–

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What does TRIP mean?

Definitions for trip trɪp trip, this dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word trip ., princeton's wordnet rate this definition: 0.0 / 0 votes.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

"he took a trip to the shopping center"

a hallucinatory experience induced by drugs

"an acid trip"

slip, trip noun

an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall

"he blamed his slip on the ice"; "the jolt caused many slips and a few spills"

trip, head trip noun

an exciting or stimulating experience

tripper, trip noun

a catch mechanism that acts as a switch

"the pressure activates the tripper and releases the water"

a light or nimble tread

"he heard the trip of women's feet overhead"

trip, trip-up, stumble, misstep verb

an unintentional but embarrassing blunder

"he recited the whole poem without a single trip"; "he arranged his robes to avoid a trip-up later"; "confusion caused his unfortunate misstep"

stumble, trip verb

miss a step and fall or nearly fall

"She stumbled over the tree root"

trip, trip up verb

cause to stumble

"The questions on the test tripped him up"

travel, trip, jaunt verb

make a trip for pleasure

trip, actuate, trigger, activate, set off, spark off, spark, trigger off, touch off verb

put in motion or move to act

"trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits"

trip, trip out, turn on, get off verb

get high, stoned, or drugged

"He trips every weekend"

Wiktionary Rate this definition: 0.0 / 0 votes

We made a trip to the beach.

A stumble or misstep.

He was injured due to a trip down the stairs.

A period of time in which one experiences drug-induced reverie or hallucinations.

He had a strange trip after taking LSD.

A faux pas, a social error.

Intense involvement in or enjoyment of a condition.

ego trip; power trip; nostalgia trip; guilt trip

A mechanical or electrical cutout device

It's dark cause the 'trip' operated.

To fall over or stumble over an object as a result of striking it with one's foot.

Be careful not to trip on the tree roots.

To cause (a person or animal) to fall or stumble.

A pedestrian was able to trip the burglar as he was running away.

To activate or set in motion, as in the activation of a trap, explosive, or switch.

When we get into the factory, trip the lights.

To experience a state of reverie or to hallucinate, due to consuming psychoactive drugs.

After taking the LSD, I started tripping about fairies and colors.

To journey, to make a trip.

Last somewhere we tripped to the coast.

trip adjective

Of or relating to trips.

Etymology: From tripper (noun is from the verb), from a source: compare trippen, trippen (trippe), Frisian tripje.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary Rate this definition: 0.0 / 0 votes

Etymology: from the verb.

O thou dissembling cub! what wilt thou be, When time hath sow’d a grizzel on thy case? Or will not else thy craft so quickly grow, That thine own trip shall be thine overthrow? William Shakespeare.

He stript for wrestling, smears his limbs with oil, And watches with a trip his foe to foil. John Dryden , Georg.

It was a noble time when trips and Cornish hugs could make a man immortal. Joseph Addison , on ancient Medals.

He saw his way, but in so swift a pace, To chuse the ground might be to lose the race: They then, who of each trip th’ advantage take, Find but those faults which they want wit to make. Dryd.

I took a trip to London on the death of the queen. Alexander Pope.

To Trip verb

Etymology: treper, Fr. trippen, Dutch.

He conjunct Tripp’d me behind. William Shakespeare.

Be you contented, To have a son set your decrees at naught, To trip the course of law, and blunt the sword That guards the peace and safety of your person. William Shakespeare.

I tript up thy heels and beat thee. William Shakespeare.

The words of Hobbes’s defence trip up the heels of his cause; I had once resolved. To resolve presupposeth deliberation, but what deliberation can there be of that which is inevitably determined by causes without ourselves. John Bramhall.

These women Can trip me, if I err; who, with wet cheeks, Were present when she finish’d. William Shakespeare , Cymbeline.

Virgil is so exact in every word, that none can be changed but for a worse: he pretends sometimes to trip, but it is to make you think him in danger when most secure. Dryden.

Saint Jerome, who pardons not over-easily his adversaries, if any where they chance to trip, presseth him as thereby making all sorts of men God’s enemies. Richard Hooker , b. v.

Many having used their utmost diligence to secure a retention of the things committed to the memory, cannot certainly know where it will trip and fail them. South.

Will shines in mixed company, making his real ignorance appear a seeming one: our club has caught him tripping, at which times they never spare him. Joseph Addison , Spect. №. 105.

Several writers of uncommon erudition would expose my ignorance, if they caught me tripping in a matter of so great moment. Joseph Addison , Spect. №. 228.

I may have the idea of a man’s drinking till his tongue trips, yet not know that it is called drunkenness. John Locke.

In silence sad, Trip we after the night’s shade. William Shakespeare.

The old saying is, the third pays for all; the triplex, sir, is a good tripping measure. William Shakespeare , Twelfth Night.

He throws his arm, and with a long-drawn dash Blends all together; then distinctly trips From this to that; then quick returning skips And snatches this again, and pauses there. Richard Crashaw.

On old Lycæus or Cyllene hoar, Trip no more in twilight ranks, Though Erymanth your loss deplore, A better soil shall give you thanks. John Milton , Arcades.

She bounded by, and tripp’d so light, They had not time to take a steady sight. Dryden.

To the garden walk she took her way, To sport and trip along in cool of day. Dryden.

Stay, nymph, he cry’d, I follow not a foe; Thus from the lion trips the trembling doe. Dryden.

Well thou dost to hide from common sight Thy close intrigues, too bad to bear the light: Nor doubt I, but the silver-footed dame Tripping from sea on such an errand came. Dryden.

He’ll make a pretty figure in a triumph, And serve to trip before the victor’s chariot. Addison.

The lower plaits of the drapery in antique figures in sculpture and painting, seem to have gathered the wind when the person is in a posture of tripping forward. Addison.

In Britain’s isles, as Heylin notes, The ladies trip in petticoats. Matthew Prior.

They gave me instructions how to slide down and trip up the steepest slopes. Alexander Pope.

Wikipedia Rate this definition: 0.0 / 0 votes

Trip is a song by English singer Ella Mai from her eponymous debut studio album. The song peaked at number 47 in the UK and number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. The song was written by Mai, Varren Wade, Quinton, and Dijon MacFarlane. The single became her first number one on Billboard's Rhythmic chart in its 22 December 2018 issue.

ChatGPT Rate this definition: 0.0 / 0 votes

A trip is a journey or voyage, taken for a specific purpose such as business, leisure, exploration or tourism, that involves going from one place to another and typically includes a return to the place of departure. The duration of a trip can vary greatly, from a few hours to several weeks or even months.

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to move with light, quick steps; to walk or move lightly; to skip; to move the feet nimbly; -- sometimes followed by it. See It, 5

to make a brief journey or pleasure excursion; as, to trip to Europe

to take a quick step, as when in danger of losing one's balance; hence, to make a false; to catch the foot; to lose footing; to stumble

fig.: To be guilty of a misstep; to commit an offense against morality, propriety, or rule; to err; to mistake; to fail

to cause to stumble, or take a false step; to cause to lose the footing, by striking the feet from under; to cause to fall; to throw off the balance; to supplant; -- often followed by up; as, to trip up a man in wrestling

fig.: To overthrow by depriving of support; to put an obstacle in the way of; to obstruct; to cause to fail

to detect in a misstep; to catch; to convict

to raise (an anchor) from the bottom, by its cable or buoy rope, so that it hangs free

to pull (a yard) into a perpendicular position for lowering it

to release, let fall, or see free, as a weight or compressed spring, as by removing a latch or detent

a quick, light step; a lively movement of the feet; a skip

a brief or rapid journey; an excursion or jaunt

a false step; a stumble; a misstep; a loss of footing or balance. Fig.: An error; a failure; a mistake

a small piece; a morsel; a bit

a stroke, or catch, by which a wrestler causes his antagonist to lose footing

a single board, or tack, in plying, or beating, to windward

a herd or flock, as of sheep, goats, etc

a troop of men; a host

a flock of widgeons

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Trip, the second album from the Filipino rock band, Rivermaya. It has 13 tracks and released under Sony BMG Music Philippines, Inc. in 1996. It is the first album that introduced Rico Blanco as the band's full time guitarist after the departure of Perf De Castro a year earlier.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary Rate this definition: 0.0 / 0 votes

trip, v.i. to move with short, light steps: to stumble and fall: to err, to go wrong, to make a slip in chastity: to fail.— v.t. to cause to stumble by striking one's feet from under him (with up ): to overthrow by taking away support: to catch: to catch in a fault: to loosen, as an anchor, from the bottom, by a long rope: to turn, as a yard, from a horizontal to a vertical position: to fold in the middle, as a deep stage-drop: to strike against:— pr.p. trip′ping; pa.t. and pa.p. tripped.— n. a light, short step: a catch by which an antagonist is thrown: one of the points in coursing, when the hare is thrown off its legs: a false step: a mistake: a short voyage or journey, a jaunt.— ns. Trip′-book , a book in which the records and accounts of the trip of a fishing-boat are made up and kept: Trip′-hamm′er , a large hammer used in forges, a tilt-hammer; Trip′per , a cheap excursionist, a tourist doing a certain round: one who stumbles or who makes another stumble; Trip′-slip ( U.S. ), a strip of paper on which a car-conductor must punch a hole when a fare is taken. [M. E. trippen ; cog. with Dut. trippen , trappen , to tread upon, trippelen , to trip, Sw. trippa , to trip.]

Dictionary of Nautical Terms Rate this definition: 0.0 / 0 votes

An outward-bound passage or short voyage, particularly in the coasting trade. It also denotes a single board in plying to windward. Also, the movement by which an anchor is loosened from its bed and raised clear of the bottom, either by its cable or buoy-rope.--The anchor's a-trip, i.e. no longer holds.

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Song lyrics by trip -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by trip on the Lyrics.com website.

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Trip is ranked #96368 in terms of the most common surnames in America. The Trip surname appeared 189 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Trip . 80.9% or 153 total occurrences were White . 10.5% or 20 total occurrences were Black . 4.2% or 8 total occurrences were of two or more races .

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Rank popularity for the word 'TRIP' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2306

Written Corpus Frequency

Rank popularity for the word 'TRIP' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2499

Nouns Frequency

Rank popularity for the word 'TRIP' in Nouns Frequency: #829

How to pronounce TRIP?

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Chaldean Numerology

The numerical value of TRIP in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

Pythagorean Numerology

The numerical value of TRIP in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of TRIP in a Sentence

Becky Roberts :

You might not be able to afford a $ 200 dinner now, or to be able to take that road trip , but you still can go pick up a bunch of flowers and feel like,' OK, I'm still treating Becky Roberts.'.

Eric Ventimiglia :

Gov. Whitmer’s use of 501(c)(4) funds for personal benefit is a clear violation of the law and we’ve asked the IRS to launch a full investigation into the matter, from her blatant hypocrisy to the litany of ethical and legal violations, Gov. Whitmer has spent the last two months misleading the people of Michigan about her trip to Florida. It’s time for her to be held accountable.

Jake Sullivan :

What Jake Sullivan was saying was that if Vladimir Putin wants to come and say,' I'm prepared to make sure that cyber criminals are held accountable,' Trip AbroadPresident Biden is perfectly willing to show up and say cyber criminals will be held accountable in America, because they already are.

Janette Sadik-Khan :

For a lot of people a car means freedom and social status, but if a city provides you no choice but to drive, a car isn't freedom, it's dependence. If you have no choice but to drive for every trip , it's not your fault. Your city has failed.

Bob Barnes :

When I started this trip , I thought the American Red Cross was the be-all, end-all of donating blood, i thought that was the only place you could go.

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• ^  Wiktionary https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Trip
• ^  Samuel Johnson's Dictionary https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=TRIP
• ^  Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trip
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• ^  Webster Dictionary https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/TRIP
• ^  Wikidata https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=TRIP
• ^  Chambers 20th Century Dictionary https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=TRIP
• ^  Dictionary of Nautical Terms https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=TRIP
• ^  Surnames Frequency by Census Records https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html

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What is a round-trip flight?

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It's one of the first decisions we make when booking a flight: Should I book a round-trip or a one-way flight?

It's typically something you'll think about before you ever click "search" to find flights and airfare.

At face value, it seems like a pretty straightforward choice. Book a one-way flight if you're only flying in one direction, and book a round-trip flight if you'll be returning home ... right?

Unfortunately, it's not quite that simple. Thanks to airline pricing trends and our own personal scheduling quirks, there's a bit more to consider.

There may be cases where you wonder if you're better off booking two one-way flights to save money. You may have uncertain plans that make it difficult to commit to a return flight. In some cases, when visiting a few different cities, you may be better off with something different entirely: a multicity itinerary.

There are also plenty of additional considerations if you're booking an award flight using frequent flyer miles or flying internationally.

Here, we break down the basics of what you need to know about booking round-trip flights.

A round-trip flight is an itinerary from one destination to another, with a flight back to the original destination.

In most cases, this is what you probably book when going on vacation or visiting a family member for a holiday weekend.

Let's say I live in Charlotte and want to fly to Arizona for a spring break trip. I book an itinerary with an outbound flight to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and a return trip to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) aboard American Airlines.

The two flights, booked together on a single itinerary, constitute a round trip.

What is the difference between a round-trip flight and a one-way flight?

When you book a round-trip flight, your itinerary includes an outbound flight and a return trip.

A one-way flight only takes you one direction — say, from Charlotte to Phoenix — with no return flight scheduled.

Is a round-trip flight different from 2 one-way flights?

Yes, in terms of how you book your trip. No, in terms of your travel plans themselves.

Again, a round-trip itinerary includes both an outbound flight and a return trip to the city of origin. A one-way flight is a single trip from one airport to another, with no return booked.

Booking 2 one-way flights

However, if you book two one-way flights, you can, in essence, create your own version of a round trip. This could be on the same airline or on two entirely different airlines.

For the purposes of your travel experience, it's effectively a round trip.

But, know that in the airline computer system(s), you'd technically be traveling on two separate reservations. So, you'd receive different trip confirmation numbers for the outbound and return flights.

Is booking 2 one-ways cheaper than a round-trip flight?

In the U.S., splitting a round trip up into two one-way flights on the same airline and travel dates typically makes no difference in terms of price.

However, on a small number of routes, airlines do charge a premium for one-way bookings compared to the price they charge for a round trip. This is more common internationally, where round-trip flights can be a better value than two one-way trips. Booking two separate one-way flights tends to be more expensive for international travel.

Also, budget carriers frequently offer one-way fares at the same price as a round-trip ticket.

That means if you booked separate one-way flights, you'd most likely end up paying the same as, or even more than, a round-trip fare, depending on the route.

Booking 2 one-way flights on different airlines

On the other hand, there are cases where, thanks to a tool like Google Flights , you might discover that you can save money by booking an outbound, one-way flight on one airline and a one-way return flight on a different airline.

For example, last year, TPG contributor Sean Cudahy needed to travel to North Texas for the weekend. Round-trip flights on a single airline from the Washington, D.C., region to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) were coming in at more than $600 that particular weekend.

However, he saved a couple hundred dollars by mixing and matching: He booked a one-way, outbound flight to DFW aboard Delta Air Lines and a separate, one-way return flight on American Airlines.

Just keep in mind this can be risky. If your flight on one airline gets significantly delayed — to the point that you miss your return flight — your second airline won't automatically rebook you. The airline staff may not have much sympathy for your situation since your troubles happened aboard a different carrier.

Can I book a round-trip flight to 1 city and then return home from another?

Yes. These flights are known as open-jaw or multicity itineraries. Many airlines offer this booking option.

Let's say I want to fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Orlando International Airport (MCO). I'm going to visit Walt Disney World for a few days. Then, I'm going to take a Brightline train to South Florida and spend a few days at the beach before flying back to New York.

Since these are airports heavily served by JetBlue, I'll use that carrier as an example. On JetBlue's website, I'll select "Multi-city" instead of searching "Roundtrip" or "One-way" flights.

I'll need to separately enter each leg of the trip. Let's do a Saturday departure from Newark to Orlando, and then a Thursday return from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Newark.

You'll end up booked on a single itinerary, with the outbound and return flights linked, but with the different city combinations.

Can I buy a round-trip flight with an open return?

No, not exactly. When you book a round-trip flight, you'll generally have to specify a return leg and date.

If your plans are likely to change, though, what you'll want to do instead is pick a date that's far enough out. You'll need to book with an airline or in a cabin class that doesn't charge change fees. Then, reschedule your return trip once your plans are set. Alternatively, you can book a "flexible" fare, which is more expensive but generally allows easier changes.

Make sure you're familiar with an airline's change-fee policy before booking an open-return round-trip flight. For example, most airlines won't let you cancel or change basic economy tickets.

Should I book mileage or award tickets as 2 one-ways or a round trip?

It largely depends on the route. In some cases, you'll get better award availability if you book two one-way flights. In others, the taxes for two one-way award flights could end up being higher than what you'd pay for a round-trip itinerary.

However, in most cases nowadays, award tickets for two one-way flights and a round-trip flight tend to add up to the same number of miles. Just be sure to check both on an airline's website to ensure you're getting the best possible award availability .

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What Does It Mean When You See “SSSS” on Your Boarding Pass?

Y ou're standing among the bustling chaos of an airport terminal. The nerves and excitement for your next travel destination are palpable. You crane your neck to get a better look at the line approaching the airport security check . You're not too worried—the airport wait times don't seem bad. But as you get to the front of the line and hand over your boarding bass to a stern-faced TSA agent , a tension begins to build. You both notice the ominous "SSSS" on your boarding pass, a hiccup in your travel journey.

But what happens next? What do those four letters mean, and how did they get on your boarding pass? Here's what you need to know about navigating this security situation.

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What does "SSSS" mean?

"Secondary Security Screening Selection (SSSS) is added to boarding passes when that traveler has been selected for additional screening procedures," says R. Carter Langston, press secretary for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). "The agency incorporates unpredictable security measures, both seen and unseen, to accomplish the transportation security mission." According to Langston, "SSSS" may appear on a traveler's boarding pass at random, which will lead to additional screening measures.

What additional screenings can you expect? These may include luggage inspections , pat-down screenings or swabs for explosives.

Why do you have "SSSS" on your boarding pass?

According to the TSA website, security measures for air travel start well before your arrival at the airport. The TSA works with intelligence and law enforcement agencies to share information and flag any individuals who could pose a security threat. These measures are in effect from the moment you reach the airport until you reach your final destination—and it doesn't matter whether you're at one of the busiest airports or most reliable airports .

But while an "SSSS" may appear on your boarding pass due to these security measures, you may also have been selected at random. Seasoned flyer and frequent international traveler Wendy Thiessen has had the dreaded "SSSS" on her boarding pass multiple times.

"I asked the person conducting the secondary screening why I always seem to be the chosen one in our family, and they were kind enough to explain that it was a random security check," says Thiessen. "I actually felt so much better knowing it wasn't just me looking suspicious or something more nefarious. It's nothing you did or how you look, it's random."

And if you're wondering whether pre-screening programs, such as Clear , NEXUS, Global Entry or TSA Pre-Check , prevent the "SSSS" on your boarding pass, that's not necessarily the case. Being on these pre-approved lists does not keep you from being selected for additional screening, as security measures are designed to override these programs.

What can you expect if you have "SSSS" on your boarding pass?

If you discover "SSSS" on your boarding pass, you've been selected for additional security screening beyond the typical airport body scanner . You might have additional baggage screening to ensure you're following TSA carry-on rules or they might swab your items for explosives.

"They [tested] everything for bomb powder residue and [did] a quick check of carry-on items," says Thiessen, describing her own personal experience. "I have never been taken to a mysterious room or anything worrisome. Friends and family [may] be able to see the person while the secondary inspection is conducted, but they should be prepared to meet their party at the gate or further from the inspection area."

In some situations, you may be selected for a pat-down screening. The purpose of this screening procedure is to check for concealed prohibited items or security threats on individuals. The passengers will be informed of the procedure beforehand, and the pat-down is conducted by a TSA officer of the same gender as the passenger. The TSA officer will use the back of their hands over sensitive areas, and in rare cases, they may use the front of their hand for added screening.

Can you get "SSSS" off your boarding pass?

If you have "SSSS" on your boarding pass, you cannot bypass the additional screening prior to boarding your plane.

However, travelers who are consistently selected for additional security screening and believe they are unfairly selected, can apply to the Travel Redress program , more formally referred to as the DHS Traveler Redress Inquiry Program, or DHS TRIP. Apply online and check the status of your application through the DHS TRIP portal. But remember: This program is designed for future trips and does not affect current trips with an "SSSS" boarding pass.

How common is "SSSS" on a boarding pass?

There are a variety of factors that may indicate why someone receives "SSSS" on their boarding pass. While the additional screening is often selected at random, that is not always the case. Due to the complexity of the screening, and the fact that the TSA does not publish specifics related to this security measure, it's impossible to know exactly how common it is to receive this particular code on your boarding pass.

About the experts

• R. Carter Langston is the press secretary at the Transportation Security Administration. He is a senior public affairs professional with more than 20 years of federal, military and private sector experience.
• Wendy Thiessen is a seasoned traveler as the volunteer director of PiFò Haiti . She has brought many youth groups from Canada to Haiti over the past 12 years, which has led to great learning opportunities for travel and empathy for others on the journey.
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Hundreds of UK Border Force officers at Heathrow airport plan to strike for four days over what their union calls “an unworkable new roster system”.

The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union has called the walk-out of members working for UK Border Force over new rosters that it claims “would see around 250 of them forced out of their jobs at passport control”.

Members voted by a margin of 9-1 in favour of industrial action over the issue.

The stoppage, involving more than 300 PCS members, is scheduled for 29 April to 2 May . It will involve UK Border Force offices working on passport control in all four Heathrow terminals.

These are the key questions and answers.

What is the dispute about?

At the root of the dispute is a controversial new rostering system.

The PCS union says planned alterations to shift patterns “would have a detrimental effect on all the current staff and leave nearly 250 without a job on passport control, including many with disabilities or caring responsibilities”.

The union says: “If they refuse to accept the new contracts, they would be forced to seek jobs elsewhere in the Home Office .”

Wasn’t a similar strike called off?

Yes. In late March the PCS union told the Home Office it had called a strike from 11 to 14 April, at the end of the school holidays for many families. But in what the union called “a spirit of collaboration”, the PCS called off the walk-out a week before it was due to start .

At the time the union’s general secretary, Fran Heathcote, warned: “This does not end the dispute. It is an opportunity for the Home Office to demonstrate they are genuinely seeking a resolution.”

But she later called the new strike, saying: “The Home Office should be doing all it can to retain experienced, trained staff – not lose them by introducing an unworkable new roster system.”

What are the possible effects?

Since UK Border Force staff routinely check only arrivals at airports, rather than departures, the initial impact of the walk-out will be on people landing from abroad at Britain’s busiest airport.

But no one can predict exactly what will happen – especially when flights arrive containing a substantial proportion of passengers who need to be examined by officials.

Were large numbers to build up in the immigration hall of one or more terminals, it is conceivable that airlines would be ordered to delay disembarking new flights to avoid overcrowding.

Such an instruction could feed through to delays, with departing passengers unable board those planes on schedule. There could conceivably be cancellations of some departures.

But the strikes in December 2022 did not have a significant effect.

What does the government say?

A Home Office spokesperson said: “We are disappointed with the union’s decision to strike but remain open to discussing a resolution with PCS union.

“The changes we are implementing will bring the working arrangements for Border Force Heathrow staff in line with the way staff work at other ports, provide them with more certainty on working patterns, and improve the service to the travelling public.

“Keeping our borders secure remains our top priority and we have robust plans in place to minimise any potential disruption.”

What mitigation plans does UK Border Force have?

The Home Office may use techniques as deployed during the last walk-out by UK Border Force in December 2022.

Military personnel and civil servant volunteers were trained to replace the staff who normally check the passports of arriving passengers.

They were not able to provide the same level of service. But the hope among ministers and managers is that with many arrivals able to use eGates, excessive waits can be avoided.

In addition, it is possible that new Minimum Service Level legislation could be used to require a certain proportion of union members to work.

The Independent has asked the Home Office for a response.

What are my rights if my flight is disrupted?

Cash compensation will not be payable, because the issue is beyond the airlines’ control. But they have a duty of care to provide an alternative flight as soon as possible, as well as meals and, if necessary, accommodation while you wait.

Are other strikes threatened at Heathrow?

Yes: 50 aircraft refuellers working at Heathrow airport will walk out for 72 hours from 4 May in a dispute over terms and conditions for new staff. They work for AFS Aviation, which refuels aircraft for Virgin Atlantic , Emirates and Singapore Airlines.

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