Expedited screening with TSA Pre✓ on Air Canada flights
Apr 29, 2014, 5:07 am
#1
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Join Date: Dec 2011
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Expedited screening with TSA Pre✓ on Air Canada flights
Hi everyone,
We know youve been waiting for it and now, its finally here.
Beginning today, Air Canada will participate in TSA Pre✓ , a U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) initiative which allows pre-screened trusted travellers to enjoy expedited security screening benefits, including dedicated TSA Pre✓ lanes at certain airports when travelling on eligible itineraries.
Were particularly excited to launch this service as Air Canada is the first international airline to participate in TSA Pre✓.
Eligiblity for TSA Pre✓
For departures from applicable airports in the United States, you may be eligible for TSA Pre✓ if you:Customers who are deemed eligible may be referred to a dedicated screening lane and can take advantage of benefits that include not removing your shoes, belt or light outerwear, and leaving your laptop and TSA/CATSA compliant liquids bag in your carry-on baggage.
Participation in TSA Pre✓
To participate in TSA Pre✓, please enter your PASS ID number in the Known Traveller Number field when booking your flight at aircanada.com, when you enter your APIS information, or when you check in for your flight.
If you have been cleared for TSA Pre✓, you will see the TSA PRECHK indicator on your printed Air Canada boarding pass. Your boarding pass will be scanned at the checkpoint, and you may be referred to a TSA Pre✓ lane.
For launch, this indicator will only be available on boarding passes printed by an Air Canada agent, or at an Air Canada kiosk. If you use web check-in and are cleared for TSA Pre✓, you will be reminded to reprint your boarding pass at the airport. Well keep you posted as to when this indicator will also automatically appear on web check-in boarding passes, as well.
Bear in mind that because the TSA determines a passenger's eligibility for TSA Pre✓ on a flight by flight basis, there is no guarantee that you will benefit from expedited screening, even if:You can learn more about Pre✓ on Air Canada flights, as well as how the TSA manages the TSA Pre✓ pre-screening initiative.
We know youve been waiting for it and now, its finally here.
Beginning today, Air Canada will participate in TSA Pre✓ , a U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) initiative which allows pre-screened trusted travellers to enjoy expedited security screening benefits, including dedicated TSA Pre✓ lanes at certain airports when travelling on eligible itineraries.
Were particularly excited to launch this service as Air Canada is the first international airline to participate in TSA Pre✓.
Eligiblity for TSA Pre✓
For departures from applicable airports in the United States, you may be eligible for TSA Pre✓ if you:
- Are a Canadian citizen who is a member of NEXUS
- Are a TSA Pre✓ application program member
- Are a U.S. citizen enrolled in Global Entry, NEXUS, or SENTRI
- Have a Known Traveller Number from another source
- Are selected based on criteria used by the TSA
Participation in TSA Pre✓
To participate in TSA Pre✓, please enter your PASS ID number in the Known Traveller Number field when booking your flight at aircanada.com, when you enter your APIS information, or when you check in for your flight.
If you have been cleared for TSA Pre✓, you will see the TSA PRECHK indicator on your printed Air Canada boarding pass. Your boarding pass will be scanned at the checkpoint, and you may be referred to a TSA Pre✓ lane.
For launch, this indicator will only be available on boarding passes printed by an Air Canada agent, or at an Air Canada kiosk. If you use web check-in and are cleared for TSA Pre✓, you will be reminded to reprint your boarding pass at the airport. Well keep you posted as to when this indicator will also automatically appear on web check-in boarding passes, as well.
Bear in mind that because the TSA determines a passenger's eligibility for TSA Pre✓ on a flight by flight basis, there is no guarantee that you will benefit from expedited screening, even if:
- you have a Known Traveller Number and
- you are leaving from an airport which offers TSA Pre✓
Well Done AC
Apr 29, 2014, 6:19 am
#8
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: YUL
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Great news! Thanks for sharing ^
And thanks for sharing this tip, too. I'm sure you just saved a bunch of flyers a lot of frustration
And thanks for sharing this tip, too. I'm sure you just saved a bunch of flyers a lot of frustration
For launch, this indicator will only be available on boarding passes printed by an Air Canada agent, or at an Air Canada kiosk. If you use web check-in and are cleared for TSA Pre✓, you will be reminded to reprint your boarding pass at the airport. Well keep you posted as to when this indicator will also automatically appear on web check-in boarding passes, as well.
Apr 29, 2014, 6:25 am
#9
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: YYZ
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Posts: 1,252
I know that there was a "Nexus-lite" type of thing at YYZ in the transborder security area. Laptops stayed in bag, belts/shoes on, that type of thing. I haven't made any TB crossings recently, so hopefully someone can confirm if it's still running.
Domestically, Nexus holders can access a "quicker" line, but I believe standard procedures (laptop out, shoes/belt off) still exist.
Domestically, Nexus holders can access a "quicker" line, but I believe standard procedures (laptop out, shoes/belt off) still exist.
Apr 29, 2014, 6:32 am
#11
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Norwich, UK
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AC.com has a longer list of eligible passengers:
Which is good news for me as a UK citizen with Global Entry - and, indeed, I have an e-mail from the Global Entry scheme stating I'm eligible for TSA Pre.
However, my next trip on AC will leave the US from SFO, where participation is on a 'select time basis' only. Air Canada Altitude, are you able to clarify when you expect this to operate?
However, my next trip on AC will leave the US from SFO, where participation is on a 'select time basis' only. Air Canada Altitude, are you able to clarify when you expect this to operate?
Apr 29, 2014, 7:15 am
#14
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: NYC, YYZ
Programs: AC SE100K, SPG Gold, UA MP
Posts: 1,002
I've had Pre check not granted b/c of the PAX name I entered. Have people had similar experience? My NEXUS has my middle name and when I entered them as initials Precheck doesn't recognize it. I looked back at my pre check approval on my BP and that was when only my first and last name was included.
Thoughts?
Gilbert
Thoughts?
Gilbert
Apr 29, 2014, 7:16 am
#15
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Canada
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