Nexus in advanced pax info will not allow OLCI
Dec 22, 2012, 8:28 am
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Nexus in advanced pax info will not allow OLCI
A couple months ago, AC added the ability to add Nexus info to your PNR.
Three times now I've added my Nexus info to Advanced Passenger Info after booking (well in advance of OLCI) and then tried to OLCI I would get a message 'unable to OLCI'.
You can use your Nexus info, but I've only been able to OLCI successfuly when I do it as part of the OLCI process.
My process is:
1) Book flight
2) Add birthdate/gender to pax info immediately afterwards
3) Submit Nexus info during OLCI
Three times now I've added my Nexus info to Advanced Passenger Info after booking (well in advance of OLCI) and then tried to OLCI I would get a message 'unable to OLCI'.
You can use your Nexus info, but I've only been able to OLCI successfuly when I do it as part of the OLCI process.
My process is:
1) Book flight
2) Add birthdate/gender to pax info immediately afterwards
3) Submit Nexus info during OLCI
Dec 22, 2012, 11:21 am
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I love you. But I wish you had posted this 24 hours ago 
I removed the NEXUS information from my booking, then was able to complete my OLCI.
Let's hope my waitlist position isn't hurt too much
I removed the NEXUS information from my booking, then was able to complete my OLCI.
Let's hope my waitlist position isn't hurt too much
Dec 22, 2012, 12:34 pm
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This afternoon I received an email from DHS/Nexus stating that "Canadian citizens who are traveling domestically in the United States who are members of NEXUS are now qualified to participate in TSE PreCheck".
It also says that "Members interested in participating in TSE PreCheck through their NEXUS membership must enter their PASS ID into the ‘Known Traveler’ field when booking a flight reservation or saving their PASS ID to their airline’s frequent flyer profile."
But I guess the OP has identified a wrinkle in this process.
It also says that "Members interested in participating in TSE PreCheck through their NEXUS membership must enter their PASS ID into the ‘Known Traveler’ field when booking a flight reservation or saving their PASS ID to their airline’s frequent flyer profile."
But I guess the OP has identified a wrinkle in this process.
Dec 22, 2012, 2:16 pm
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This afternoon I received an email from DHS/Nexus stating that "Canadian citizens who are traveling domestically in the United States who are members of NEXUS are now qualified to participate in TSE PreCheck".
It also says that "Members interested in participating in TSE PreCheck through their NEXUS membership must enter their PASS ID into the ‘Known Traveler’ field when booking a flight reservation or saving their PASS ID to their airline’s frequent flyer profile."
But I guess the OP has identified a wrinkle in this process.
It also says that "Members interested in participating in TSE PreCheck through their NEXUS membership must enter their PASS ID into the ‘Known Traveler’ field when booking a flight reservation or saving their PASS ID to their airline’s frequent flyer profile."
But I guess the OP has identified a wrinkle in this process.
Dec 22, 2012, 3:10 pm
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TSA Pre - a good thing if you can find it
I've been to a number of U.S. airports where the TSA Pre is advertised but there is no actual TSA Pre line. If you're at one of these "TSA Pre ad only" airports and you ask a TSA person where you should go if you are "TSA Pre" approved, you'll get some mixed answers - be ready for it.
Dec 22, 2012, 3:25 pm
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had the exact same issue last weekend for LAX MR.
I was dreading the SSSS note on my BP but when I got to YEG in the morning, and used the Kiosk, it gave me the option of passport or Nexus. Hit Passport, DOC check was okay and away I went.
Lesson: Don't use Nexus for OLCI.
I was dreading the SSSS note on my BP but when I got to YEG in the morning, and used the Kiosk, it gave me the option of passport or Nexus. Hit Passport, DOC check was okay and away I went.
Lesson: Don't use Nexus for OLCI.
Dec 22, 2012, 3:25 pm
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I've been to a number of U.S. airports where the TSA Pre is advertised but there is no actual TSA Pre line. If you're at one of these "TSA Pre ad only" airports and you ask a TSA person where you should go if you are "TSA Pre" approved, you'll get some mixed answers - be ready for it.
Last edited by yeg2where; Dec 22, 2012 at 3:26 pm Reason: re-read post & it made no sense...
Dec 22, 2012, 8:36 pm
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But if you enter your Nexus info before OLCI, you run into problems.
Dec 22, 2012, 11:40 pm
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I confirmed that today. I could not OLCI. I removed my NEXUS info. Then I could OLCI.
Dec 23, 2012, 12:00 am
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TSA website says you join the regular line and the pre-check info is embedded in the barcode, & you should get moved to the pre-check line when the BP is scanned... But yes, only US airlines on US domestic flights, (and no international flight on the itinerary either).
Dec 23, 2012, 12:17 am
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A couple months ago, AC added the ability to add Nexus info to your PNR.
Three times now I've added my Nexus info to Advanced Passenger Info after booking (well in advance of OLCI) and then tried to OLCI I would get a message 'unable to OLCI'.
You can use your Nexus info, but I've only been able to OLCI successfuly when I do it as part of the OLCI process.
My process is:
1) Book flight
2) Add birthdate/gender to pax info immediately afterwards
3) Submit Nexus info during OLCI
Three times now I've added my Nexus info to Advanced Passenger Info after booking (well in advance of OLCI) and then tried to OLCI I would get a message 'unable to OLCI'.
You can use your Nexus info, but I've only been able to OLCI successfuly when I do it as part of the OLCI process.
My process is:
1) Book flight
2) Add birthdate/gender to pax info immediately afterwards
3) Submit Nexus info during OLCI
Strangely enough, AC instructs NEXUS cardholders to enter the number in the center of the card *NOT* the PASS ID:
http://www.aircanada.com/shared/en/c...pop_nexus.html
This is the opposite of the TSA PRE requirements and I suspect is the ultimate reason APIS causes OLCI to fail. If you provide the PASS ID instead to APIS, OLCI succeeds
Dec 23, 2012, 12:51 am
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TSA website says you join the regular line and the pre-check info is embedded in the barcode, & you should get moved to the pre-check line when the BP is scanned... But yes, only US airlines on US domestic flights, (and no international flight on the itinerary either).
Dec 23, 2012, 6:53 am
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Correct. Ran into this same issue. *NEVER* enter your NEXUS info in APIS.
Strangely enough, AC instructs NEXUS cardholders to enter the number in the center of the card *NOT* the PASS ID:
http://www.aircanada.com/shared/en/c...pop_nexus.html
This is the opposite of the TSA PRE requirements and I suspect is the ultimate reason APIS causes OLCI to fail. If you provide the PASS ID instead to APIS, OLCI succeeds
Strangely enough, AC instructs NEXUS cardholders to enter the number in the center of the card *NOT* the PASS ID:
http://www.aircanada.com/shared/en/c...pop_nexus.html
This is the opposite of the TSA PRE requirements and I suspect is the ultimate reason APIS causes OLCI to fail. If you provide the PASS ID instead to APIS, OLCI succeeds