Traveling With Non PreCheck Companions/Family Members
Dec 4, 2012, 12:00 pm
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When traveling with those who are not PreCheck I go through PreCheck and wait for them on the other side. If with a child and the only adult, probably best to accompany the child through the regular line. So in other words PreCheck is only for those cleared to use it.
Dec 4, 2012, 1:11 pm
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When traveling with those who are not PreCheck I go through PreCheck and wait for them on the other side. If with a child and the only adult, probably best to accompany the child through the regular line. So in other words PreCheck is only for those cleared to use it.
Q. Are travel companions eligible for TSA Pre✓™ as well?
A. Passengers that do not meet the necessary requirements are not eligible to participate at this time; however, passengers 12 and younger are eligible for TSA Pre✓™ expedited screening benefits as part of our modified screening procedures for this age group.
You can't take children through Global Entry unless they're approved..but there is an exemption for Precheck.
Oct 13, 2013, 3:45 pm
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The current process seems to be that children under 12 years of age can now use TSA PreCheck if the accompanying adult has TSA PreCheck.
Oct 14, 2013, 1:14 am
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Oct 16, 2013, 1:18 pm
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Execution might not adhere to the stated policy, but the policy/process IS that children 12 and under (and not just under 12) can accompany their parent(s) through the precheck line.
Oct 16, 2013, 2:40 pm
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http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-informat...eling-children
Oct 16, 2013, 4:40 pm
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In policy and practice, that isn't exactly the case. Laptop and liquid treatment is still different; and which line the young children can use varies.
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Oct 17, 2013, 10:33 am
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When you put it in that context, inconsistency exist for any large organization.
There are threads that describe:
- Some document checkers don't accept GE/NEXUS/SENTRI for identification.
- Some lines put you thru nude-o-scope while others go thru metal detectors.
- Airline check-in agents insisting on visa when transiting PVG on separate ticket within 72 hours.
- AA agent insisting CX, AB, <fill in the blank> is not a OW carrier.
- etc
Feb 13, 2014, 12:09 pm
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Traveling With Non PreCheck Friends / Family
Hi,
I'm traveling on a USAir flight, using AA frequent flyer numbers. I went to check in myself and two others for our flight tomorrow AM. Everything was fine, until I created the boarding passes. I have TSA pre-check...it did not print on my boarding pass but printed on the boarding pass of another traveler who does not have pre-check. I logged back in to verify FF numbers were correct on the USAir site and they are. I can't get through to the 800 - it says they are getting too many calls. Any suggestions on what to do? That could be a scary technical glitch giving pre-check to someone who doesn't qualify.
Thanks!
I'm traveling on a USAir flight, using AA frequent flyer numbers. I went to check in myself and two others for our flight tomorrow AM. Everything was fine, until I created the boarding passes. I have TSA pre-check...it did not print on my boarding pass but printed on the boarding pass of another traveler who does not have pre-check. I logged back in to verify FF numbers were correct on the USAir site and they are. I can't get through to the 800 - it says they are getting too many calls. Any suggestions on what to do? That could be a scary technical glitch giving pre-check to someone who doesn't qualify.
Thanks!
Feb 13, 2014, 12:43 pm
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I am not sure why you think anything is wrong?
I only get pre-check about 75% of the time because it is not guaranteed.
TSA is randomly giving pre-check to others at various stations as a test. My guess is this other person got randomly selected for it. Don't think there is any "glitch" in your reservation.
I only get pre-check about 75% of the time because it is not guaranteed.
TSA is randomly giving pre-check to others at various stations as a test. My guess is this other person got randomly selected for it. Don't think there is any "glitch" in your reservation.