The Definitive "Delta - TSA Pre-Check" thread
May 21, 2012, 8:29 am
#346
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May 21, 2012, 8:34 am
#347
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Chances are that you gave DL your passport info to store and share with TSA. This plus your travel patterns in your FF account made TSA decide randomly to give you Pre for your flight.
May 21, 2012, 8:41 am
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All of a sudden, it started working for me too btw and so far, every time I have been at a Pre equipped airport, it has continued to work. Of course now, I have just jinxed myself...
May 21, 2012, 9:35 am
#350
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Surprised by TSA Pre checkpoint
Last Friday saw the TSA Pre line but since I hadn't followed up on email from Delta, my wife and I just got on the line next to it which is supposed to be "expert" traveller. TSA seemed to be having problems and the Pre line cleared so that person came over to help check people in. After looking at my ticket, he took it over to the Pre line and scanned it. Said I could go through line and only had to remove phone from pocket instead of usual disrobing (same for wife). It was a very pleasant surprise.
May 21, 2012, 10:00 am
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No kidding! It is a much nicer experience than 'normal' boarding. I beat colleagues who were traveling with me in LAS by about 40 minutes as they had to slog through security without the benefits of TSA Pre. Hoping my luck continues.....
May 21, 2012, 10:18 am
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Ya, it is like going back in time almost...
May 21, 2012, 11:07 am
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Just wait until the day comes when TSA denies you for your flight. That happened to me on my last trip and the regular SkyPriority line was a mess.
Also, remember no Pre if you're taking an international flight or connecting to an international flight. I'm not sure whether this includes Canada or not.
Also, remember no Pre if you're taking an international flight or connecting to an international flight. I'm not sure whether this includes Canada or not.
May 21, 2012, 11:27 am
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Dumb question time: are DL golds eligible to participate in Pre-Check? If yes, is simply storing your secure flight info with DL enough to get you into the Pre-Check system?
I ask because my mom is a GM and they just started Pre-Check up at PDX. She wasn't sure if she should try using it or not since it's only at the A/B/C checkpoint there.
Dumb question time: are DL golds eligible to participate in Pre-Check? If yes, is simply storing your secure flight info with DL enough to get you into the Pre-Check system?
I ask because my mom is a GM and they just started Pre-Check up at PDX. She wasn't sure if she should try using it or not since it's only at the A/B/C checkpoint there.
May 21, 2012, 11:33 am
#355
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Dumb question time: are DL golds eligible to participate in Pre-Check? If yes, is simply storing your secure flight info with DL enough to get you into the Pre-Check system?
I ask because my mom is a GM and they just started Pre-Check up at PDX. She wasn't sure if she should try using it or not since it's only at the A/B/C checkpoint there.
Dumb question time: are DL golds eligible to participate in Pre-Check? If yes, is simply storing your secure flight info with DL enough to get you into the Pre-Check system?
I ask because my mom is a GM and they just started Pre-Check up at PDX. She wasn't sure if she should try using it or not since it's only at the A/B/C checkpoint there.
May 21, 2012, 11:38 am
#356
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Dumb question time: are DL golds eligible to participate in Pre-Check? If yes, is simply storing your secure flight info with DL enough to get you into the Pre-Check system?
I ask because my mom is a GM and they just started Pre-Check up at PDX. She wasn't sure if she should try using it or not since it's only at the A/B/C checkpoint there.
Dumb question time: are DL golds eligible to participate in Pre-Check? If yes, is simply storing your secure flight info with DL enough to get you into the Pre-Check system?
I ask because my mom is a GM and they just started Pre-Check up at PDX. She wasn't sure if she should try using it or not since it's only at the A/B/C checkpoint there.
May 21, 2012, 11:41 am
#357
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No official answer to this one. Many GMs report that they have been able to participate, but this GM was not. If Delta submitted your info to the TSA, they sent you an email telling you about the program and how to opt-in/out.
I was an FO when ATL-based PMs/DMs (not sure about GMs) got that email, and I was not included. When I hit GM, I was still (apparently) not included. Not sure if/when they run sweeps for those who reach status mid-year.
You just enter your name (no redress/known traveler number required) in your Delta profile and check the box to consent to them storing this info to share with the TSA.
Also, if you already have itineraries booked, this doesn't transfer over to existing trips, so you must manually check this for each itinerary prior to T-72.
I was an FO when ATL-based PMs/DMs (not sure about GMs) got that email, and I was not included. When I hit GM, I was still (apparently) not included. Not sure if/when they run sweeps for those who reach status mid-year.
Also, if you already have itineraries booked, this doesn't transfer over to existing trips, so you must manually check this for each itinerary prior to T-72.
May 21, 2012, 11:52 am
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No official answer to this one. Many GMs report that they have been able to participate, but this GM was not. If Delta submitted your info to the TSA, they sent you an email telling you about the program and how to opt-in/out.
I was an FO when ATL-based PMs/DMs (not sure about GMs) got that email, and I was not included. When I hit GM, I was still (apparently) not included. Not sure if/when they run sweeps for those who reach status mid-year.
You just enter your name (no redress/known traveler number required) in your Delta profile and check the box to consent to them storing this info to share with the TSA.
Also, if you already have itineraries booked, this doesn't transfer over to existing trips, so you must manually check this for each itinerary prior to T-72.
I was an FO when ATL-based PMs/DMs (not sure about GMs) got that email, and I was not included. When I hit GM, I was still (apparently) not included. Not sure if/when they run sweeps for those who reach status mid-year.
You just enter your name (no redress/known traveler number required) in your Delta profile and check the box to consent to them storing this info to share with the TSA.
Also, if you already have itineraries booked, this doesn't transfer over to existing trips, so you must manually check this for each itinerary prior to T-72.
May 21, 2012, 11:56 am
#359
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If a GM wishes to be included in Pre, they should enter/store/share their passport data on delta.dumb, not just their name, as well as GE number if they have one, and then hope to be selected. If you have GE, I would think the chances would be pretty good. Without at least passport data, I don't think so as IIRC Pre requires USA citizenship or green card.
I forgot that passport number was also a field, so yes, that would need to be included for medallions hoping for non-GE selection.
May 22, 2012, 12:16 pm
#360
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Yes, Canada nixes Pre, happened to me last week. I have had the good luck to have it since inception at DTW, and the only times it has not worked are when there are international segments anywhere in the PNR. This applies even if I on a domestic only leg.