What does “SSSS” mean on your boarding pass? (And how to stay calm when you see it)

The truth?

You probably didn’t do anything wrong.

Common reasons for selection by the SSSS:

✅Random selection – part of routine security checks

✅Name similarity – common names that match entries on the watchlist (e.g., “Ahmed Khan”)

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✅Last-minute booking – especially one-way or international flights

✅Flights from high-risk areas – even if you are a US citizen

✅Irregular travel behavior – if you rarely fly or visit certain countries

🚫This does not mean that you are banned, blacklisted, or under investigation.

Think of it as a kind of “security lottery” – you were simply chosen.

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