TSA to Cut Back on PreCheck Access for Non-Enrolled Flyers
Apr 6, 2015, 1:00 pm
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TSA to Cut Back on PreCheck Access for Non-Enrolled Flyers
This is good news for those of us with GE or other trusted traveler memberships but will make some people unhappy.
TSA to Cut Back on PreCheck Access for Non-Enrolled Flyers
(Above was published in FBT, where I serve as ed.dir.)
TSA to Cut Back on PreCheck Access for Non-Enrolled Flyers
The Transportation Security Administration, the government agency that manages the nation’s security checkpoints at airports, announced it is changing how it determines how some passengers receive expedited screening via the PreCheck trusted traveler program.
Frequent travelers who have been receiving PreCheck access by virtue of their elite status at an airline will most likely see a decline in the number of times they get PreCheck....
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Frequent travelers who have been receiving PreCheck access by virtue of their elite status at an airline will most likely see a decline in the number of times they get PreCheck....
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Apr 6, 2015, 1:03 pm
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AA just sent an email on this to AAdvantage members:
Hello Scifience,
AAdvantage® Number: 00XXX00
This month, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is making changes to the TSA Pre✓® Trusted Traveler Program that will impact which travelers receive expedited screening. If you're not already a member of one of the Trusted Traveler programs like Global Entry or the TSA Pre✓® Application Program, you will probably see a decline in how often you receive expedited screening, even if you've previously "opted-in" through a frequent flyer program.
The best way to increase your chances of receiving TSA Pre✓® on a regular basis is to register for a Trusted Traveler Program with the Department of Homeland Security at dhs.gov/tt. Once you receive your Known Traveler Number (KTN) from TSA, be sure you update your AAdvantage profile.
To add your KTN to your AAdvantage profile:
Login to your account on aa.com and select My Account from the AAdvantage menu
Within My Account, go to the Information and Password tab
Add your Customs and Border Protection 9-digit PASS ID to your secure traveler information
For more information on TSA Pre✓®, visit tsa.gov/tsa-precheck.
AAdvantage® Number: 00XXX00
This month, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is making changes to the TSA Pre✓® Trusted Traveler Program that will impact which travelers receive expedited screening. If you're not already a member of one of the Trusted Traveler programs like Global Entry or the TSA Pre✓® Application Program, you will probably see a decline in how often you receive expedited screening, even if you've previously "opted-in" through a frequent flyer program.
The best way to increase your chances of receiving TSA Pre✓® on a regular basis is to register for a Trusted Traveler Program with the Department of Homeland Security at dhs.gov/tt. Once you receive your Known Traveler Number (KTN) from TSA, be sure you update your AAdvantage profile.
To add your KTN to your AAdvantage profile:
Login to your account on aa.com and select My Account from the AAdvantage menu
Within My Account, go to the Information and Password tab
Add your Customs and Border Protection 9-digit PASS ID to your secure traveler information
For more information on TSA Pre✓®, visit tsa.gov/tsa-precheck.
Apr 6, 2015, 1:08 pm
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Which government contractor/subcontractor is this DHS shake-down (for more money from passengers) going to financially benefit? Or is this change just there to protect/enlarge the DHS fiefdom?
Apr 6, 2015, 1:34 pm
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The sign will be if/when the TSA stops granting PreCheck LLL to whole lots of senior citizens. The under 12 years of age kids will still often end up in PreCheck.
Last edited by TWA884; Jul 1, 2021 at 7:01 pm Reason: Quote of deleted post
Apr 6, 2015, 1:57 pm
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Got that AA email as well. I can only assume they're sending this to all their FF members, rather than the ones directly affected, which seems rather silly. I don't have AA status much less PreCheck through them. And I already have GE and have my KTN from that in my AA profile. 
Apr 6, 2015, 2:30 pm
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I just got an email from AA saying that the TSA is changing the Precheck program to reduce the number of people who get Precheck clearance at random or based on frequent flyer status. If you are a Global Entry or Precheck member, you shouldn't be affected so long as you enter your KTN on your profile or ticket.
Hopefully this reduces the number of people removing shoes and laptops in the Precheck lanes.
Hopefully this reduces the number of people removing shoes and laptops in the Precheck lanes.
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Apr 6, 2015, 4:18 pm
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Same here. Oh happy day! I was getting frustrated with all of the folks who were randomly selected gumming up the works.
Last edited by essxjay; Apr 7, 2015 at 1:11 am
Apr 6, 2015, 5:06 pm
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Defeats the purpose of the program.
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