Young Travelers Can Save $20 on TSA PreCheck Enrollment Starting May 1

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Telos (NASDAQ: TLS) announced a limited-time $20 Take Off promotion for new TSA PreCheck enrollments for applicants age 30 and younger, running May 1–31, 2026. The discount applies automatically at more than 500 enrollment locations, including select USPS and Office Depot OfficeMax sites, and covers in-person enrollments only.

Approved members receive a Known Traveler Number for expedited screening at 200+ U.S. airports valid for five years; renewals and post-May 31 applications are not eligible.

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News Market Reaction – TLS

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-2.29% News Effect

On the day this news was published, TLS declined 2.29%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.

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Key Figures

Age limit: 30 years and under Enrollment discount: $20 off Promotion window: May 1–31, 2026 +4 more

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Age limit 30 years and under Eligibility for $20 TSA PreCheck enrollment discount

Enrollment discount $20 off Discount on TSA PreCheck enrollment fee for eligible new applicants

Promotion window May 1–31, 2026 Dates during which discounted enrollments must be completed in person

Enrollment locations More than 500 locations TSA PreCheck enrollment sites where Telos offers promotion

Student population More than 70,000 students UCF on-campus population with access to enrollment site

Participating airports More than 200 U.S. airports Airports offering TSA PreCheck expedited screening

Membership duration Five years Validity of TSA PreCheck membership after enrollment

Market Reality Check

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Volume Volume 432,654 is slightly below the 20-day average of 457,822 (relative volume 0.95). normal

Technical Shares at $4.37 are trading below the 200-day MA of $5.26 and about 47.73% under the 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

TLS fell 2.02% while key peers were mixed; notably, BAND appeared in momentum sc...

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TLS fell 2.02% while key peers were mixed; notably, BAND appeared in momentum scans, rising 27.98%. This points to a stock-specific setup around TLS rather than a broad sector move.

Common Catalyst Peer Bandwidth (BAND) reported quarterly earnings, while TLS news centers on TSA PreCheck promotional expansion.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Apr 27 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Apr 27	Earnings date notice	Neutral	-0.7%	Announcement of Q1 2026 results date and webcast details.
Apr 22	TSA PreCheck expansion	Positive	+3.0%	New TSA PreCheck enrollment center opened at Elko Regional Airport.
Apr 15	Campus enrollment launch	Positive	+7.0%	On-campus TSA PreCheck enrollment launched at University of Central Florida.
Apr 09	FedRAMP High approval	Positive	-3.4%	Full Xacta platform achieved FedRAMP High authorization including Xacta.io and Xacta.ai.
Mar 16	Earnings release	Neutral	-0.7%	Posted Q4 and full-year 2025 results and hosted earnings webcast.

Pattern Detected

Recent TSA PreCheck expansion headlines have often coincided with positive next-day moves, while some broader platform wins showed negative reactions.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, Telos has highlighted TSA PreCheck expansion and federal security credentials. On April 15 and April 22, new enrollment locations, including UCF and Elko Regional Airport, pushed the network to 500+ sites, with price reactions of 6.99% and 2.98%. A major FedRAMP High authorization update on April 9 saw a -3.35% move. The current youth-focused TSA PreCheck promotion continues this travel-enrollment growth theme ahead of earnings on May 11, 2026.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement extends Telos’s TSA PreCheck push with a $20 discount for travelers aged 30 and un...

Analysis

This announcement extends Telos’s TSA PreCheck push with a $20 discount for travelers aged 30 and under from May 1–31, 2026, leveraging more than 500 enrollment locations and over 200 participating airports. It follows recent openings at UCF and Elko Regional Airport, reinforcing the company’s travel-security footprint. In parallel, investors may track leadership changes from the recent 8-K and upcoming earnings on May 11, 2026 for broader strategic context.

Key Terms

known traveler number (ktn), 3-1-1 liquids

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known traveler number (ktn) regulatory

"Once enrolled, TSA PreCheck members receive a Known Traveler Number (KTN)..."

A Known Traveler Number (KTN) is a personal code issued by government traveler-screening programs that lets enrolled passengers use expedited security lanes at airports. For investors, KTNs signal participation in programs that reduce delays and improve the travel experience, which can boost airline and airport punctuality, customer loyalty and ancillary revenue — think of it like a VIP pass that shortens lines and can make travel services more efficient and attractive.

3-1-1 liquids regulatory

"move through security without removing shoes, laptops, 3-1-1 liquids, belts..."

A common airport security rule that limits carry-on liquids to small containers (about 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters), all placed together in a single quart-sized clear bag, with one bag allowed per passenger. It matters to investors because the rule affects packaging, retail sales, airline and airport operations, and passenger behavior—similar to how a size limit on a grocery bag changes what shoppers buy and how products are packaged and displayed.

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Limited-time offer helps travelers 30 and under enroll ahead of peak summer travel

ASHBURN, Va., April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Telos Corporation (NASDAQ: TLS), an authorized TSA PreCheck^® enrollment provider, announced today that the TSA PreCheck $20 Take Off promotion begins May 1, giving eligible applicants 30 and under a discounted way to enroll ahead of the summer travel rush.

From May 1 through May 31, 2026, new TSA PreCheck applicants age 30 and younger can receive $20 off the enrollment fee when they complete their in-person enrollment. The discount is applied automatically – no promo code required.

As travel demand ramps up heading into the summer months, TSA PreCheck offers a faster, more predictable airport experience – allowing eligible travelers to move through security without removing shoes, laptops, 3-1-1 liquids, belts or light jackets.

Telos is offering the $20 Take Off promotion at more than 500 TSA PreCheck enrollment locations nationwide, including convenient in-store options at select USPS and Office Depot^® OfficeMax^® locations. Earlier this month, Telos launched TSA PreCheck enrollment at the University of Central Florida (UCF), bringing on-campus access to more than 70,000 students, as well as faculty, staff, and the surrounding Orlando community.

“With summer travel plans taking shape, TSA PreCheck can make a meaningful difference in how quickly and smoothly travelers move through the airport,” said Tam Phan, vice president of Vetting Services, Telos Corporation. “The $20 Take Off promotion gives young people a simple, affordable way to enroll – and with more than 500 convenient locations nationwide, getting started is easier than ever.”

The $20 Take Off promotion is available only for new TSA PreCheck enrollments and cannot be combined with other discounts. To qualify, applicants must be 30 years old or younger and complete their in-person enrollment between May 1 and May 31, 2026. Applications completed after May 31 are not eligible for the discount, and renewals are not included.

Once enrolled, TSA PreCheck members receive a Known Traveler Number (KTN) and can enjoy expedited security screening at more than 200 participating U.S. airports for five years.

To learn more or schedule an appointment, visit https://tsaprecheckbytelos.tsa.dhs.gov/.

About Telos Corporation
Telos Corporation (NASDAQ: TLS) is an official provider of TSA PreCheck^® enrollment services, offering fast and convenient enrollment and renewal at locations nationwide, including 500 Office Depot^® and OfficeMax^® stores. Learn more and enroll today at https://tsaprecheckbytelos.tsa.dhs.gov/.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements which are made under the safe harbor provisions of the federal securities laws. These statements are based on the Company’s management’s current beliefs, expectations and assumptions about future events, conditions and results and on information currently available to them. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. The Company believes that these risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” set forth from time to time in the Company’s filings and reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as well as subsequent and future filings and reports by the Company, copies of which are available at https://investors.telos.com and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Although the Company bases these forward-looking statements on assumptions that its management believes are reasonable when made, the Company cautions the reader that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that the Company’s actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and industry developments, may differ materially from statements made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements contained in this release. Given these risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond its control, the Company cautions the reader not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of such statement and, except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement publicly, or to revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events or developments occurring after the date of the statement, even if new information becomes available in the future. Comparisons of results for current and any prior periods are not intended to express any future trends or indications of future performance, unless specifically expressed as such, and should only be viewed as historical data.

Media: media@telos.com
Investors: InvestorRelations@telos.com

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FAQ

What is the Telos (TLS) $20 Take Off promotion and who is eligible?

The $20 Take Off promotion gives new TSA PreCheck applicants age 30 and younger a $20 discount on in-person enrollment. According to the company, eligibility requires being 30 or younger and completing in-person enrollment between May 1 and May 31, 2026.

How do TLS customers redeem the $20 discount for TSA PreCheck between May 1 and May 31, 2026?

No promo code is required; the $20 discount is applied automatically at checkout for qualifying in-person enrollments. According to the company, the offer is valid only for new enrollments at participating Telos locations nationwide.

Where can applicants use the TLS TSA PreCheck $20 Take Off promotion?

Applicants can enroll at more than 500 Telos TSA PreCheck locations, including select USPS and Office Depot OfficeMax sites and campus locations like UCF. According to the company, participating sites nationwide will honor the May 1–31, 2026 promotion.

Does the $20 Take Off promotion apply to renewals or online applications for TLS TSA PreCheck?

No, the promotion applies only to new in-person TSA PreCheck enrollments completed May 1–31, 2026 and cannot be combined with other discounts. According to the company, renewals and applications completed after May 31 are not eligible.

What benefit do successful TSA PreCheck enrollments provide and how long is it valid?

Successful enrollments issue a Known Traveler Number for expedited screening at over 200 U.S. airports for five years. According to the company, members may skip removing shoes, laptops, liquids, belts, or light jackets during security screening.