Originally Posted by
Sabooo
Since we're not frequent flyers by any stretch, it seems our only way to get into the Pre✓ program is through GE, then apply for Pre✓.
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You don't apply for Pre✓. Once you have a Known Traveler # you simply enter that with your secure flight data in your airline profile. Make sure your full name matches (I had to start booking tickets with my middle name since it's on my Nexus card) and you should start getting it. I get Pre✓ on US as just a Silver and on AA with no status because I have Nexus.