Originally Posted by
StartinSanDiego
I'm a newbie, too. Can you explain exactly how one gets priority security check in?
As mentioned, there are usually dedicated lines specifically for elite status members, with signs like "Priority AAccess" or "Premier Security". At some airports, such as SFO, there are even entire dedicated security areas only for elite customers.
This is different from Pre-Check. Pre-Check is a different, much easier security experience. You might qualify via elite status, but more likely via one of the Trusted Traveler programs. "Priority security", on the other hand, is the usual arduous type of security, just a shorter line.
Originally Posted by
pinks
For Pre Check: I applied for Global Entry, interviewed, and was accepted. I entered my Global Entry number into United as soon as I received it. But the 2 times I've traveled since then, I wasn't given Pre-access. As a newbie, I'm still confused as to what I need to do to get the bypass lane access. At DCA, there was a special Pre-lane, but I didn't know if I was allowed to use it.
See:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ravellers.html
Make sure your secure flight info on your United reservations exactly matches your information in Global Entry, including middle name, and make sure you opted-in on the United website. Then just go directly to the Pre-Check lane. Sometimes you'll get it, sometimes you won't.