Originally Posted by
festus61
Can I apply my TSA Precheck Known Traveler Number to my Delta ticket after I have purchased them (but obviously before obtaining a boarding pass). I used to have precheck, obtained as a government employee. My Known Traveler Number was my CAC number on the back of my government ID card. I have since retired, so my CAC is no longer valid. I checked and it appeared that my TSA precheck KTN was also no longer valid. So I applied for a new one, as a civilian. It is still being processed. Can I go ahead and purchase tickets now for a flight in a month or two, then add the KTN information to them after it is complete? If so, how would I do that?... Just by calling Delta customer service? Thanks.
Yes, the KTN field in a previously made flight reservation can be updated with a new KTN upon the traveler getting a new KTN number. It is best to try to update the KTN number with the new number at least 72 hours before flight departure, but it can even be done on the day of check-in with ticketed bookings made even months and months ago. If your booking is connected with a DL SkyMiles number, also update your KTN in the Delta SkyMiles profile.
I do the updating of the reservation’s KTN online on Delta.com, but it can also be done by calling the airline. I have even done it at the check-in counter.