The Definitive "Delta - TSA Pre-Check" thread
Mar 7, 2012, 8:14 am
#91
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Twin Cities
Programs: Delta DM MM, IHG Plat, Hilton DM, Marriott SE, Emerald EE, Oakdale Gun Club, NRA & GOA Life Member
Posts: 3,870
I was preselected and I have no known traveler number in my profile. I've gone through the preselected line every single time I've traveled since it came to MSP (which is every week excluding this week since this is the first week I haven't traveled this year). I also wasn't enrolled in any of the other government programs until I applied for GE late last week. I have my interview at JFK Sunday while on my way to CPT.
Mar 7, 2012, 8:33 am
#92
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: ATL
Programs: Delta GM, Marriott Platinum, Hertz 5*
Posts: 2,530
I was preselected and I have no known traveler number in my profile. I've gone through the preselected line every single time I've traveled since it came to MSP (which is every week excluding this week since this is the first week I haven't traveled this year). I also wasn't enrolled in any of the other government programs until I applied for GE late last week. I have my interview at JFK Sunday while on my way to CPT.
But Delta/TSA officials haven't ever made known what the cutoff is for free inclusion as an elite (either GM or PM, I believe) or how often they add pax as they qualify.
I was FO when the program rolled out in ATL and was not included. I am now GM, but was never selected in ATL until I was approved for GE and added the number to my profile. This leads me to believe that the cutoff is PM, but here is what I still don't know:
- Is the cutoff officially PM? (I have heard rumors of some GMs being included)
- Would I have immediately been eligible when I reach PM in a few months?
- Is it market-specific (are pax added in markets as precheck is added?)
- If I was PM/DM last year and I dropped down to FO this year, would I still qualify?
Mar 7, 2012, 8:49 am
#93
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: MSP
Programs: Delta Gold Medallion, Sky Club
Posts: 589
There is no doubt that "elite" travelers qualify without having a known traveler number in their profile (or at all).
But Delta/TSA officials haven't ever made known what the cutoff is for free inclusion as an elite (either GM or PM, I believe) or how often they add pax as they qualify.
I was FO when the program rolled out in ATL and was not included. I am now GM, but was never selected in ATL until I was approved for GE and added the number to my profile. This leads me to believe that the cutoff is PM, but here is what I still don't know:I gave up with the guessing game and just paid for GE, but it would be really nice of Delta to clarify the program better. That is probably the TSA's role, but as a government agency it would likely take a miracle for them to communicate this information clearly to everyone anytime in the near future.
But Delta/TSA officials haven't ever made known what the cutoff is for free inclusion as an elite (either GM or PM, I believe) or how often they add pax as they qualify.
I was FO when the program rolled out in ATL and was not included. I am now GM, but was never selected in ATL until I was approved for GE and added the number to my profile. This leads me to believe that the cutoff is PM, but here is what I still don't know:
- Is the cutoff officially PM? (I have heard rumors of some GMs being included)
- Would I have immediately been eligible when I reach PM in a few months?
- Is it market-specific (are pax added in markets as precheck is added?)
- If I was PM/DM last year and I dropped down to FO this year, would I still qualify?
Mar 7, 2012, 8:54 am
#94
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: ATL
Programs: Delta GM, Marriott Platinum, Hertz 5*
Posts: 2,530
Hah... I asked in ATL and they said "it's random, you weren't selected today, go to the right lane, keep moving."
Mar 7, 2012, 10:30 am
#95
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: HSV
Programs: DL SkyMiles PM/1.2MM, UA Premier gold/1MM, Choice diamond, Marriott gold
Posts: 1,374
Never received an email from anyone, didn't sign up through the DL website and am not a member of Global Entry (yet). It just magically happened one day (and continues to). So cool that I can actually go through security with real shoes. Not that it makes much difference when I'm traveling with others--still have to wait on the other side.
Mar 7, 2012, 10:38 am
#96
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: SPG Plat, Emerald Exec., PC Plat, AA, CO, DL, UBS Charter Card, Palladium Card, Amex Plat
Posts: 1,694
Mar 7, 2012, 11:45 am
#98
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: near DTW
Posts: 247
Mar 10, 2012, 7:47 pm
#99
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 44
Question, I got approved and received my Global Entry card on 2/22. I have a flight tomorrow and I'm Silver flying out of ATL. Is there anything that prints on the boarding pass at all on whether you made the cut or not? The reason I ask is I believe that the South T gate that the line is in is for Gold/Platinum/Diamond so if I go down there and I haven't made the cut then I need to go all the way back to the regular line rather than just popping over to the elite line.
Thanks
Josh
Thanks
Josh
Mar 10, 2012, 9:24 pm
#100
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: MCO
Programs: DL DM/MM, Marriott Plat Premier, HH Diamond, Hyatt Plat, Hertz PC
Posts: 4,081
Question, I got approved and received my Global Entry card on 2/22. I have a flight tomorrow and I'm Silver flying out of ATL. Is there anything that prints on the boarding pass at all on whether you made the cut or not? The reason I ask is I believe that the South T gate that the line is in is for Gold/Platinum/Diamond so if I go down there and I haven't made the cut then I need to go all the way back to the regular line rather than just popping over to the elite line.
#2 -- Technically you have to be 'invited' by DL to enter through PreCheck so it is possible you are not coded properly anyway.
#3 -- The TSO operating the scanner may let you go through the SP line if you scan red.
TSA uses the barcode on the BP to determine if you get through or not. Very important: Just because you have GE does not automatically allow you to use PreCheck.
Mar 10, 2012, 9:42 pm
#101
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: WAS
Programs: AMEX Platinum, Global Entry, Priority Pass, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold
Posts: 1,594
#1 -- Make sure your GE info is included in your profile. If it isn't, chances are slim you will get through PreCheck anyway. Actually, you can't even check on that now since it it locked at T-72 hrs. It is either already in there or it isn't.
#2 -- Technically you have to be 'invited' by DL to enter through PreCheck so it is possible you are not coded properly anyway.
#3 -- The TSO operating the scanner may let you go through the SP line if you scan red.
TSA uses the barcode on the BP to determine if you get through or not. Very important: Just because you have GE does not automatically allow you to use PreCheck.
#2 -- Technically you have to be 'invited' by DL to enter through PreCheck so it is possible you are not coded properly anyway.
#3 -- The TSO operating the scanner may let you go through the SP line if you scan red.
TSA uses the barcode on the BP to determine if you get through or not. Very important: Just because you have GE does not automatically allow you to use PreCheck.
2. You do not have to be invited by Delta. Providing a TT PASS-ID is sufficient to be eligible for PreCheck.
Mar 10, 2012, 10:04 pm
#102
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: New York and Vienna
Programs: PA WorldPass Platinum, AA, DL, LH. GHA Black, SPG and HHonors Gold
Posts: 3,870
Question, I got approved and received my Global Entry card on 2/22. I have a flight tomorrow and I'm Silver flying out of ATL. Is there anything that prints on the boarding pass at all on whether you made the cut or not? The reason I ask is I believe that the South T gate that the line is in is for Gold/Platinum/Diamond so if I go down there and I haven't made the cut then I need to go all the way back to the regular line rather than just popping over to the elite line.
Mar 11, 2012, 8:52 am
#104
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 44
Thanks for the responses.. My GE is in my profile but I think I actually booked this flight before I got my info in there. I called Delta and they said it was associated but who knows with them?
I guess I'll find out today what's going on. One plus is that I think with my Delta Reserve card I can go through the medallion line anyways so it might not be a big deal. Plus it's a Sunday afternoon, shouldn't be too busy.
Josh
I guess I'll find out today what's going on. One plus is that I think with my Delta Reserve card I can go through the medallion line anyways so it might not be a big deal. Plus it's a Sunday afternoon, shouldn't be too busy.
Josh