New boarding pass notification for TSA PreCheck
Apr 17, 2013, 8:39 am
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I think the pre-check scanner must be different in BOS, since I don't get 3 beeps but usually get pre-check. Only time I got the 3 beeps was last week when they scanned my bp and the light turned red... then he scanned it again and it was green so I guess the first try was a misread or something.
Apr 17, 2013, 8:42 am
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You have the option for the same treatment. The person with Precheck is free to join the person without Precheck in the regular screening lines.
Apr 17, 2013, 9:20 am
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Apr 17, 2013, 9:23 am
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Since you are gold, if you are both on the same PNR shouldn't everyone on the PNR be able to at least go thru the Medalion / Priority access line?
Apr 17, 2013, 10:25 am
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Apr 17, 2013, 10:25 am
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I think DLCorpGuy's disclaimer ("no passenger is ever guaranteed expedited screening") is meant to suggest that even those who receive the three beeps might still be denied PreCheck access, in keeping with the supposedly random nature of the program. The disclaimer might also serve to dissuade DYKWIA-types from creating a scene when denied access despite the printed indicator.
The question of "eligible" vs. "pre-selected" is relatively straightforward, so hopefully DLCorpGuy will be able clarify.
Apr 17, 2013, 11:00 am
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I don't read the original post that way—it's simply not 100% clear. Like others, I believe the "TSA PRECHK" indicator corresponds with the "3" embedded in the barcode, meaning boarding passes thusly equipped will elicit the three beeps. If "TSA PRECHK" merely indicates "eligibility" in the program (but not necessarily selection for the flight at hand), why would this change be "good news for [passengers who've] already experienced TSA PreCheck"?
I think DLCorpGuy's disclaimer ("no passenger is ever guaranteed expedited screening") is meant to suggest that even those who receive the three beeps might still be denied PreCheck access, in keeping with the supposedly random nature of the program. The disclaimer might also serve to dissuade DYKWIA-types from creating a scene when denied access despite the printed indicator.
The question of "eligible" vs. "pre-selected" is relatively straightforward, so hopefully DLCorpGuy will be able clarify.
I think DLCorpGuy's disclaimer ("no passenger is ever guaranteed expedited screening") is meant to suggest that even those who receive the three beeps might still be denied PreCheck access, in keeping with the supposedly random nature of the program. The disclaimer might also serve to dissuade DYKWIA-types from creating a scene when denied access despite the printed indicator.
The question of "eligible" vs. "pre-selected" is relatively straightforward, so hopefully DLCorpGuy will be able clarify.
Like MSPeconomist, I think the "random, unpredictable screening measures" in this case refers to things like hand-swabbing that some here have experienced.
Apr 17, 2013, 12:13 pm
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Perhaps not 100%, but I'd say it's fairly clear that you are correct. "...we will become the first airline to print an indicator on kiosk-printed boarding passes to give you some advance notice if you’ve been selected for TSA PreCheck."
Like MSPeconomist, I think the "random, unpredictable screening measures" in this case refers to things like hand-swabbing that some here have experienced.
Like MSPeconomist, I think the "random, unpredictable screening measures" in this case refers to things like hand-swabbing that some here have experienced.
ALL Delta is doing is printing it on their boarding passes nothing else they are guarantying that you will get three beeps so get over it. In my particular case I go through the FC line anyway but we all have to except no system is perfect and there needs to be some "safety check" no pun, to their system.
Apr 17, 2013, 12:29 pm
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ALL Delta is doing is printing it on their boarding passes nothing else they are guarantying that you will get three beeps so get over it.
Apr 17, 2013, 12:54 pm
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Rather than continuing to try to interpret DLCorpGuy's inconclusive post, can folks just report back here the following:
a) If/how you are PreCheck eligible (GM+, GE, NEXUS, Other?)
b) What type of BP you got (mobile, print-at-home, SMS, kiosk, TA)
c) If your BP had a visible PreCheck indication, as described in the OP
d) If your BP had a magic "3" (if you decoded it)
e) If you got 3 beeps
With the frequency of travel of this crowd, we should have a decent informal data set within a few days, I'd think, and be able to know exactly how our new BPs are getting tagged, along with some other potentially useful information.
a) If/how you are PreCheck eligible (GM+, GE, NEXUS, Other?)
b) What type of BP you got (mobile, print-at-home, SMS, kiosk, TA)
c) If your BP had a visible PreCheck indication, as described in the OP
d) If your BP had a magic "3" (if you decoded it)
e) If you got 3 beeps
With the frequency of travel of this crowd, we should have a decent informal data set within a few days, I'd think, and be able to know exactly how our new BPs are getting tagged, along with some other potentially useful information.
Apr 17, 2013, 1:21 pm
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It's a system, not perfect but it does work 90% of the time. I have witnessed some travelers have a tantrum at the check point because they were "faulted" for random check line !! I have had the same and I just shrug laugh it off! Because I know that I should not have to go through that for awhile!!!!!
So again, sorry.
Apr 17, 2013, 1:32 pm
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Sorry it not posted directly to you, I apologize Rather there are some with that total entitlement mindset.
It's a system, not perfect but it does work 90% of the time. I have witnessed some travelers have a tantrum at the check point because they were "faulted" for random check line !! I have had the same and I just shrug laugh it off! Because I know that I should not have to go through that for awhile!!!!!
So again, sorry.
It's a system, not perfect but it does work 90% of the time. I have witnessed some travelers have a tantrum at the check point because they were "faulted" for random check line !! I have had the same and I just shrug laugh it off! Because I know that I should not have to go through that for awhile!!!!!
So again, sorry.
I think gooselee's idea is perfect. That's one of the strengths of FlyerTalk!
Apr 17, 2013, 2:22 pm
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I hope the dragons will start looking for this on boarding passes and directing people who shouldn't be in the precheck lane into another lane.
I know some people who aren't precheck eligible with no status have figured out they can just go in the precheck lane instead of the general lane to save time or they get in the precheck lane having no idea what it is. This should cut down on that problem.
I know some people who aren't precheck eligible with no status have figured out they can just go in the precheck lane instead of the general lane to save time or they get in the precheck lane having no idea what it is. This should cut down on that problem.
It is bad at LGA. Three people behind me were going to be turned away in the Sky Priority line and they all said "isn't this PreCheck" and were let in. In IAH you scan at the beginning of the line and have to do the walk of shame to the other if no 3 beeps.