Originally Posted by
corporateslave
They are not "denying access." This is a system designed to make travel easier for some travelers who meet certain conditions (frequently traveling certain routes, or times, etc.). This means that sometimes you will fit the bill and get pre-check and other times you won't.
Simply registering for the service does not mean you will automatically (or even consistently) be given the pre-check go-ahead, as this would defeat the purpose of the system and then everyone could just sign up.
I agree that it can be frustrating when you hope to get the magic beeps, but just think of it as a bonus, something you are happy when you get, but nothing you should expect to receive (like an upgrade).
I don't know why you say they're not denying access. They do not permit me to access the pre-check lanes in Miami. I am quite literally denied access. I also disagree that I should never expect to receive any access to pre-check. Like an EXP domestic upgrade, I certainly can expect to receive it every so often, especially when I, as you say, "frequently travel[] certain routes, or times." TSA offers the program; I registered for it and am a member in good standing; I should expect to benefit from time to time.
Otherwise, I don't disagree with anything you posted. I agree that a registered member shouldn't expect automatic or even regular access. But I'm not arguing that I'm entitled to pre-check every time I fly. I'm arguing that, when I'm 0 for 7 in three months, on routes I fly regulary (i.e., NYC-MIA), at the same time that I can use pre-check at other airport from time to time, something is broken. Neither I nor the agents at MIA benefit from this arrangement.