Originally Posted by dwsnc
Once you are cleared the TSA will notify the airlines to remove your name from the watch list and you can then again check in on line or use the kiosk. it's strange though because i just returned from Europe and was never once challanged coming back through immigration. Sometimes your return is cleared when you depart, the airlines will provide the TSA with your reservation code and your birthdate tends to clear you from the hold and I think at that time your return is approved too.
Good Luck
thanks for this advice -- you and I must be on different lists, since I've never had any problems checking in online or with the kiosks or with any domestic travel -- all of my problems have happened when entering the US.