Nov 22, 2012, 3:26 am
Last edit by: rustykettel
PreCheck FAQ:
What is PreCheck?
TSA Pre✓™ allows select frequent flyers of participating airlines, members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler programs, or randomly selected passengers to receive expedited screening benefits during domestic travel. Eligible participants use dedicated screening lanes for screening benefits which include leaving on shoes, light outerwear and belts, as well as leaving laptops and 3-1-1 compliant liquids in carry-on bags. (from http://www.tsa.gov/tsa-pre%E2%9C%93%E2%84%A2)
What do I need to do to enroll in PreCheck?
There are two ways to enroll in PreCheck:
1. Be invited by Alaska Airlines, or
2. Sign up for a Trusted Traveler program
At this time, Alaska appears to have only invited a limited number of MVP Gold and MVP Gold 75K flyers to use PreCheck. Anyone can sign up for a Trusted Traveler program, though.
See the Alaska Airlines PreCheck FAQ page for good, detailed information on how to ensure you are set to receive PreCheck benefits.
If you are relying on a Trusted Traveler program membership to grant PreCheck access, be sure your name in your "Personal Information" in your "Traveler Profile" (as specified in the link above) is an exact match with what is displayed in your online GOES profile. If it is not, then either contact Alaska to have your profile's name edited, or be sure to edit your SecureFlight data each time you book a new reservation so that your name is an exact match with your GOES profile. A mismatch is very likely to prevent you from being selected for PreCheck.
It is also possible that you have been randomly selected for PreCheck.
If you are randomly selected, you'll see the PreCheck logo displayed on your paper or mobile boarding pass. You'll have all the benefits of PreCheck status for that flight and can use the PreCheck lane in your city of departure.
Should I opt-in with AS or sign up for a Trusted Traveler program?
Opting in with AS is free.
The Trusted Traveler programs have an associated membership fee and interview process but grant additional benefits for international travelers Global Entry is $100 for a five-year membership, requires an interview at one of several enrollment centers across the US, and allows expedited re-entry into the U.S. NEXUS is $50 for a five-year membership, includes a complimentary Global Entry membership, requires an interview at one of a handful of selected enrollment centers near the Canadian border, and allows access to expedited lanes when crossing into Canada or the U.S. at a land crossing. SENTRI is similar to NEXUS but works for the Mexican border instead. Once you receive your approval letter, the numbers on the letter are your TSA PreCheck number. When scheduling your interview, it does not have to be the nearest center - so keep this in mind and consider your travels.
Reports are that those using a Trusted Traveler membership program tend to have higher PreCheck selection rates than those who simply opt in through AS. It's possible that elites who have opted in and provide a Known Traveler program number have the highest selection rates of all, although no method guarantees 100% selection for PreCheck.
How to Add Your PASSID to Existing Reservations
If you receive approval for PreCheck via Global Entry, Nexus or another Trusted Traveler program you will receive a card which (typically on the back) contains a PASSID number. For already existing AS reservations, go to the "My Trips" section of the Alaska website. Under each reservation, go to the "Traveler Information" section. On the right side is "Traveler Documentation." Click on the "Enter Required Documentation" link and select the traveler on the itinerary (if there is more than one traveler). Click the "Continue" button and then click on the "Enter Known Traveler/Redress Number" link. In the box for "Known Traveler Number" enter the PASSID that has been assigned. Click the "Continue" button and repeat as necessary until all the existing reservations have been populated with the PASSID.
What airports does AS participate in PreCheck?
See the map on TSA's site or download the PDF guide from TSA's site. Also note, though, if:
a) You are flying on AS, and
b) You have opted in to PreCheck, and
c) the airport has a PreCheck checkpoint (shown on the map or PDF), and
d) TSA doesn't randomly decide to deny you (hopefully not),
then (assuming you qualify for and have opted in to PreCheck) you will receive a PreCheck-enabled BP. Unless the PreCheck checkpoint leads to a concourse that is not attached to the concourse containing your departure gate, you can use PreCheck at that airport. It does not matter if TSA's map or PDF guide do not specify that Alaska participates at that particular airport.
Some airports have a version of PreCheck referred to as "PreCheck Lite." Those airports (either due to space or staffing limitations) modify the benefits of PreCheck --- you may need to remove your laptop and/or remove your liquids. Keep an eye out for signage in the PreCheck lane to see if modifications have been made to PreCheck at your departure airport. You may be able to leave your shoes on (unless they have metal shanks that will alarm) and you may be able to leave light coats and sweaters on.
Here is a list of airports and checkpoint locations confirmed by FlyerTalkers to work for AS flyers:
Others listed on TSA's site as PreCheck airports but that FlyerTalkers have not verified. If you are familiar with any of these, please edit this wiki and move them to the above category!
-IAH (terminal C south)
-LIH (main terminal)
-MSP (checkpoint 4)
Links to other PreCheck-related threads on FlyerTalk
Airports with no Pre whatsoever:
GST
What is PreCheck?
TSA Pre✓™ allows select frequent flyers of participating airlines, members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler programs, or randomly selected passengers to receive expedited screening benefits during domestic travel. Eligible participants use dedicated screening lanes for screening benefits which include leaving on shoes, light outerwear and belts, as well as leaving laptops and 3-1-1 compliant liquids in carry-on bags. (from http://www.tsa.gov/tsa-pre%E2%9C%93%E2%84%A2)
What do I need to do to enroll in PreCheck?
There are two ways to enroll in PreCheck:
1. Be invited by Alaska Airlines, or
2. Sign up for a Trusted Traveler program
At this time, Alaska appears to have only invited a limited number of MVP Gold and MVP Gold 75K flyers to use PreCheck. Anyone can sign up for a Trusted Traveler program, though.
See the Alaska Airlines PreCheck FAQ page for good, detailed information on how to ensure you are set to receive PreCheck benefits.
If you are relying on a Trusted Traveler program membership to grant PreCheck access, be sure your name in your "Personal Information" in your "Traveler Profile" (as specified in the link above) is an exact match with what is displayed in your online GOES profile. If it is not, then either contact Alaska to have your profile's name edited, or be sure to edit your SecureFlight data each time you book a new reservation so that your name is an exact match with your GOES profile. A mismatch is very likely to prevent you from being selected for PreCheck.
It is also possible that you have been randomly selected for PreCheck.
If you are randomly selected, you'll see the PreCheck logo displayed on your paper or mobile boarding pass. You'll have all the benefits of PreCheck status for that flight and can use the PreCheck lane in your city of departure.
Should I opt-in with AS or sign up for a Trusted Traveler program?
Opting in with AS is free.
The Trusted Traveler programs have an associated membership fee and interview process but grant additional benefits for international travelers Global Entry is $100 for a five-year membership, requires an interview at one of several enrollment centers across the US, and allows expedited re-entry into the U.S. NEXUS is $50 for a five-year membership, includes a complimentary Global Entry membership, requires an interview at one of a handful of selected enrollment centers near the Canadian border, and allows access to expedited lanes when crossing into Canada or the U.S. at a land crossing. SENTRI is similar to NEXUS but works for the Mexican border instead. Once you receive your approval letter, the numbers on the letter are your TSA PreCheck number. When scheduling your interview, it does not have to be the nearest center - so keep this in mind and consider your travels.
Reports are that those using a Trusted Traveler membership program tend to have higher PreCheck selection rates than those who simply opt in through AS. It's possible that elites who have opted in and provide a Known Traveler program number have the highest selection rates of all, although no method guarantees 100% selection for PreCheck.
How to Add Your PASSID to Existing Reservations
If you receive approval for PreCheck via Global Entry, Nexus or another Trusted Traveler program you will receive a card which (typically on the back) contains a PASSID number. For already existing AS reservations, go to the "My Trips" section of the Alaska website. Under each reservation, go to the "Traveler Information" section. On the right side is "Traveler Documentation." Click on the "Enter Required Documentation" link and select the traveler on the itinerary (if there is more than one traveler). Click the "Continue" button and then click on the "Enter Known Traveler/Redress Number" link. In the box for "Known Traveler Number" enter the PASSID that has been assigned. Click the "Continue" button and repeat as necessary until all the existing reservations have been populated with the PASSID.
What airports does AS participate in PreCheck?
See the map on TSA's site or download the PDF guide from TSA's site. Also note, though, if:
a) You are flying on AS, and
b) You have opted in to PreCheck, and
c) the airport has a PreCheck checkpoint (shown on the map or PDF), and
d) TSA doesn't randomly decide to deny you (hopefully not),
then (assuming you qualify for and have opted in to PreCheck) you will receive a PreCheck-enabled BP. Unless the PreCheck checkpoint leads to a concourse that is not attached to the concourse containing your departure gate, you can use PreCheck at that airport. It does not matter if TSA's map or PDF guide do not specify that Alaska participates at that particular airport.
Some airports have a version of PreCheck referred to as "PreCheck Lite." Those airports (either due to space or staffing limitations) modify the benefits of PreCheck --- you may need to remove your laptop and/or remove your liquids. Keep an eye out for signage in the PreCheck lane to see if modifications have been made to PreCheck at your departure airport. You may be able to leave your shoes on (unless they have metal shanks that will alarm) and you may be able to leave light coats and sweaters on.
Here is a list of airports and checkpoint locations confirmed by FlyerTalkers to work for AS flyers:
- ANC (main [B/C] checkpoint)
- ATL (south checkpoint)
- AUS (central checkpoint to the left of the AS check-in counter)
- BLI (see post 1450 re removal of liquids)
- BNA (north checkpoint for concourses A/B)
- BOI (all passengers use one checkpoint)
- BOS (The C40-C42 area that AS now uses only has PreCheck Lite)
- BWI (C checkpoint, although A checkpoint also has it and it operates consistently throughout the day)
- BZN (single checkpoint, right side)
- DCA (south pier)
- DEN (both north and south checkpoints)
- DFW (Terminal E, near gate E15)
- EAT (PreCheck Lite at the only checkpoint)
- EUG (PreCheck Lite only)
- EWR (Terminal A3) Confirmed full-scale PreCheck, at least for the morning flight
- FAI (PreCheck Lite only)
- FLL (terminal 1, concourse C--open late afternoon to accommodate AS #33)
- GEG (Terminal C, left side of existing checkpoint, sporadic hours - see post 1403 for times)
- HNL (checkpoint 5-between Delta and United, lobbies 7 and 8)
- JNU (common upstairs checkpoint) PreCheck Lite.
- KOA Gate 7 - (AS) PreCheck Lite for the 11:55PM Redeye. Also had PreCheck Lite for the 3:00 ish flight to OAK.
- LAS (Terminal 3 (AS) next to F/elite line, Terminal 1 (AA/DL))
- LAX (T6 [where Alaska departs from]; it is also possible to use the PreCheck checkpoint in T4 [American], T5 [Delta], or T7 [United]; all are connected behind security)
- MCI (PreCheck Lite)
- MCO (Far side of terminal away from AS baggage claim/checkin counters)
- MFR (only one checkpoint in airport) PreCheck Lite. (Note: checkpoint completely closes at certain hours of the day. Very small airport.)
- MRY (PreCheck Lite)
- MSY (Concourse C)
- OAK (far right side, along exit pathway, well signed)
- OGG (right side as walking from AS check-in area)
- ORD (terminal 3, checkpoint 8)
- PDX (A/B/C checkpoint; PreCheck lane closes in evening, can use D/E PreCheck lane and airside walkway connector back to A/B/C)
- PHL (D/E checkpoint has TSA Pre✓; Pre✓ also typically available at B [far side of AA counters from AS gates] but not C [near side of AA counters]; all of PHL is connected behind security)
- PHX (First class TSA entrance in Terminal 2 is now for precheck and first)
- PSC (PreCheck Lite available at the central, and only, checkpoint)
- PSP (Left side of the TSA entry point. Note, they also send a lot of wheelchairs through there, so not always faster than the premium line.)
- RDU (Terminal 2)
- SAN (Terminal 1, far left lane)
- SEA (south checkpoint 2, central checkpoint 3 [the one leading to the central food court] and north checkpoint 5)
- SFO (International Terminal, A pier): enter at the center, the line dragon will point you to a separate line to the left if you have PreCheck on your boarding pass. Normal PreCheck.
- SIT (Central checkpoint, Gate 1: PreCheck Lite)
- SJC (terminal B)
- SLC (use Terminal 2 checkpoint, All connected airside)
- SMF (far left, terminals A and B)
- SNA (terminal 1, lane 1)
- STL (Alaska Terminal & Checkpoint, Right side)
- TPA (Airside A)
Others listed on TSA's site as PreCheck airports but that FlyerTalkers have not verified. If you are familiar with any of these, please edit this wiki and move them to the above category!
-IAH (terminal C south)
-LIH (main terminal)
-MSP (checkpoint 4)
Links to other PreCheck-related threads on FlyerTalk
- The United PreCheck Thread (the most extensive wiki and discussion on the topic)
- The Delta PreCheck Thread
- The AA PreCheck Thread
- Questions about Global Entry are best served in the Practical Travel Safety Issues forum
- The Air Canada NEXUS thread
Airports with no Pre whatsoever:
GST
TSA Pre✓™ (PreCheck) on Alaska Airlines - Questions and Experiences (2012-21)
Mar 12, 2012, 4:16 pm
#106
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: SEA
Programs: All Around Nobody
Posts: 861
PreCheck does not involve showing your NEXUS, SENTRI, or Global Entry card to the TSA. Half the time, the TDCs don't even recognize them anyway.
If your PASSID number is present in your reservation with the airline, that information is encoded onto the boarding pass. When the TSA scans your boarding pass, you may be directed to the PreCheck lane if you're a member of the program. They can still send you through regular screening for any reason they see fit.
If your PASSID number is present in your reservation with the airline, that information is encoded onto the boarding pass. When the TSA scans your boarding pass, you may be directed to the PreCheck lane if you're a member of the program. They can still send you through regular screening for any reason they see fit.
Mar 12, 2012, 4:20 pm
#107
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2006
Location: TUS/PDX
Programs: WN CP/A-List, AS MVPG75K
Posts: 5,798
Mar 12, 2012, 5:08 pm
#108
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: SEA, SoCal
Programs: AS 75K, DL Plat, AA, WN, Hertz, HHonors, Marriott
Posts: 1,306
I think the idea is that they vet you during the enrollment process. If your PASSID number is in the system, no additional processing should be necessarily unless they decide to "randomly" select you for additional screening.
Mar 12, 2012, 7:46 pm
#109
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: BLI
Programs: Alaska Million Mile Flyer, Marriott Lifetime Titanium Elite
Posts: 3,195
Supposedly Pre-Check will be online in SEA, LAX and PDX in March. That's according to the always helpful PDX BR staff. I asked this morning and he said supposedly it'll be up and running by the end of the month. Of course, who knows if this is true.
The FAs on my flight said AS is "really making it a priority" to get it online and running. ^ While receiving my government sponsored massage in PHX on Thursday, the TSO said "pre-check will eventually be rolled out everywhere." T2 in PHX really, really needs it.
The FAs on my flight said AS is "really making it a priority" to get it online and running. ^ While receiving my government sponsored massage in PHX on Thursday, the TSO said "pre-check will eventually be rolled out everywhere." T2 in PHX really, really needs it.
I may not need my CLEAR card anymore after all, even if CLEAR does eventually come to Seattle.
Mar 13, 2012, 5:43 pm
#110
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Sammamish Washington (SEA)
Programs: DL DM (through 2014) million miler, AS MVPGold, HH Diamond
Posts: 66
I spoke with a reporter today who implied that April 8th or thereabouts may be start date in SEA. (I received the second-round "you're a winner!" email from AS early last week.)
I may not need my CLEAR card anymore after all, even if CLEAR does eventually come to Seattle.
I may not need my CLEAR card anymore after all, even if CLEAR does eventually come to Seattle.
Mar 13, 2012, 5:52 pm
#111
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Sammamish Washington (SEA)
Programs: DL DM (through 2014) million miler, AS MVPGold, HH Diamond
Posts: 66
From TSA Pre website, please explain why my take on this is wrong.
TSA Pre✓™ includes U.S. citizens who are members of existing Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler programs including Global Entry, NEXUS, and SENTRI programs as well as eligible airline frequent flyers.
more:
Certain frequent flyers from Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and certain members of CBP's Trusted Traveler programs, including Global Entry, SENTRI, and NEXUS who are U.S. citizens are eligible to participate.
Interested passengers who are not eligible through their airline and are not already a member of a CBP Trusted Traveler program may still be able to opt into TSA Pre✓™ by applying for one of CBP’s eligible programs. Click here to learn more: http://www.globalentry.gov.
Airline Frequent Flyers
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and US Airways are contacting eligible frequent flyers with an invitation to opt-in. Once the passenger opts-in, the airline identifies the individual as a TSA Pre✓™ participant when submitting passenger reservation information to TSA’s Secure Flight system.
If a participating airlines’ frequent flyer did not receive an invitation from the airline, he/she can still participate by joining a CBP Trusted Traveler program. See below for more details.
Customs and Border Protection Trusted Travelers
Current members of CBP’s Global Entry, SENTRI and NEXUS Trusted Traveler programs are automatically eligible to participate in TSA Pre✓™.
Trusted Traveler participants will need to enter their CBP-assigned PASS ID number (located on the top right-hand corner of their Global Entry card) in the “Known Traveler Number’ field when booking travel reservations. Additionally, CBP Trusted Traveler participants can add their PASS ID number to their AAdvantage® or Delta This link takes you to a nongovernment website that may have a different privacy policy.member profile to have the number automatically sent to TSA when booking reservations.
Note: It is not necessary for CBP participants to opt-in through both CBP and a participating airline. Members are automatically eligible to participate by virtue of their enrollment in the CBP qualifying program.
TSA Pre✓™ includes U.S. citizens who are members of existing Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler programs including Global Entry, NEXUS, and SENTRI programs as well as eligible airline frequent flyers.
more:
Certain frequent flyers from Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and certain members of CBP's Trusted Traveler programs, including Global Entry, SENTRI, and NEXUS who are U.S. citizens are eligible to participate.
Interested passengers who are not eligible through their airline and are not already a member of a CBP Trusted Traveler program may still be able to opt into TSA Pre✓™ by applying for one of CBP’s eligible programs. Click here to learn more: http://www.globalentry.gov.
Airline Frequent Flyers
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and US Airways are contacting eligible frequent flyers with an invitation to opt-in. Once the passenger opts-in, the airline identifies the individual as a TSA Pre✓™ participant when submitting passenger reservation information to TSA’s Secure Flight system.
If a participating airlines’ frequent flyer did not receive an invitation from the airline, he/she can still participate by joining a CBP Trusted Traveler program. See below for more details.
Customs and Border Protection Trusted Travelers
Current members of CBP’s Global Entry, SENTRI and NEXUS Trusted Traveler programs are automatically eligible to participate in TSA Pre✓™.
Trusted Traveler participants will need to enter their CBP-assigned PASS ID number (located on the top right-hand corner of their Global Entry card) in the “Known Traveler Number’ field when booking travel reservations. Additionally, CBP Trusted Traveler participants can add their PASS ID number to their AAdvantage® or Delta This link takes you to a nongovernment website that may have a different privacy policy.member profile to have the number automatically sent to TSA when booking reservations.
Note: It is not necessary for CBP participants to opt-in through both CBP and a participating airline. Members are automatically eligible to participate by virtue of their enrollment in the CBP qualifying program.
Mar 13, 2012, 6:45 pm
#112
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: SEA
Programs: All Around Nobody
Posts: 861
Trusted Traveler participants will need to enter their CBP-assigned PASS ID number (located on the top right-hand corner of their Global Entry card) in the “Known Traveler Number’ field when booking travel reservations. Additionally, CBP Trusted Traveler participants can add their PASS ID number to their AAdvantage® or Delta
Lastly, I bolded and pruned an important area. It should be pretty clear from what you posted, so I'm not sure what you're looking for...
Mar 13, 2012, 8:55 pm
#113
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Sammamish Washington (SEA)
Programs: DL DM (through 2014) million miler, AS MVPGold, HH Diamond
Posts: 66
All of their text clearly states you are eligible and can participate REGARDLESS of the airline opt-in. Granted the airline prints the boarding pass, yet the site keeps saying all CBP programs can participate regardless of Airline opt-in.
Mar 13, 2012, 8:58 pm
#114
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Sammamish Washington (SEA)
Programs: DL DM (through 2014) million miler, AS MVPGold, HH Diamond
Posts: 66
From TSA Pre website, please explain why my take on this is wrong.
TSA Pre✓™ includes U.S. citizens who are members of existing Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler programs including Global Entry, NEXUS, and SENTRI programs as well as eligible airline frequent flyers.
more:
Certain frequent flyers from Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and certain members of CBP's Trusted Traveler programs, including Global Entry, SENTRI, and NEXUS who are U.S. citizens are eligible to participate.
Interested passengers who are not eligible through their airline and are not already a member of a CBP Trusted Traveler program may still be able to opt into TSA Pre✓™ by applying for one of CBP’s eligible programs. Click here to learn more: http://www.globalentry.gov.
Airline Frequent Flyers
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and US Airways are contacting eligible frequent flyers with an invitation to opt-in. Once the passenger opts-in, the airline identifies the individual as a TSA Pre✓™ participant when submitting passenger reservation information to TSA’s Secure Flight system.
If a participating airlines’ frequent flyer did not receive an invitation from the airline, he/she can still participate by joining a CBP Trusted Traveler program. See below for more details.
Customs and Border Protection Trusted Travelers
Current members of CBP’s Global Entry, SENTRI and NEXUS Trusted Traveler programs are automatically eligible to participate in TSA Pre✓™.
Trusted Traveler participants will need to enter their CBP-assigned PASS ID number (located on the top right-hand corner of their Global Entry card) in the “Known Traveler Number’ field when booking travel reservations. Additionally, CBP Trusted Traveler participants can add their PASS ID number to their AAdvantage® or Delta This link takes you to a nongovernment website that may have a different privacy policy.member profile to have the number automatically sent to TSA when booking reservations.
Note: It is not necessary for CBP participants to opt-in through both CBP and a participating airline. Members are automatically eligible to participate by virtue of their enrollment in the CBP qualifying program.
TSA Pre✓™ includes U.S. citizens who are members of existing Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler programs including Global Entry, NEXUS, and SENTRI programs as well as eligible airline frequent flyers.
more:
Certain frequent flyers from Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and certain members of CBP's Trusted Traveler programs, including Global Entry, SENTRI, and NEXUS who are U.S. citizens are eligible to participate.
Interested passengers who are not eligible through their airline and are not already a member of a CBP Trusted Traveler program may still be able to opt into TSA Pre✓™ by applying for one of CBP’s eligible programs. Click here to learn more: http://www.globalentry.gov.
Airline Frequent Flyers
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and US Airways are contacting eligible frequent flyers with an invitation to opt-in. Once the passenger opts-in, the airline identifies the individual as a TSA Pre✓™ participant when submitting passenger reservation information to TSA’s Secure Flight system.
If a participating airlines’ frequent flyer did not receive an invitation from the airline, he/she can still participate by joining a CBP Trusted Traveler program. See below for more details.
Customs and Border Protection Trusted Travelers
Current members of CBP’s Global Entry, SENTRI and NEXUS Trusted Traveler programs are automatically eligible to participate in TSA Pre✓™.
Trusted Traveler participants will need to enter their CBP-assigned PASS ID number (located on the top right-hand corner of their Global Entry card) in the “Known Traveler Number’ field when booking travel reservations. Additionally, CBP Trusted Traveler participants can add their PASS ID number to their AAdvantage® or Delta This link takes you to a nongovernment website that may have a different privacy policy.member profile to have the number automatically sent to TSA when booking reservations.
Note: It is not necessary for CBP participants to opt-in through both CBP and a participating airline. Members are automatically eligible to participate by virtue of their enrollment in the CBP qualifying program.
Is that enough bolding?
My take is that CBP program participants do NOT need to get their information pre-sent to the TSA by the airline. It sounds like FF without the programs are sent for preapproval by the TSA and the given the approval via the boarding pass.
My take is that GOES members are able to use the line regardless if the airline pre submitted your information since you have been pre vetted even more than any FF participant presented by the Airline.
Mar 13, 2012, 10:40 pm
#115
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2006
Location: TUS/PDX
Programs: WN CP/A-List, AS MVPG75K
Posts: 5,798
I have no clue what the TSA does with the FF info I sent--I suspect they look at my flight pattern to make sure I'm not going anywhere that ends in "stan" and probably some other stuff.
Mar 14, 2012, 1:18 am
#116
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AS MVP, PriorityPass, Global Entry
Posts: 748
Mar 14, 2012, 1:22 am
#117
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AS MVP, PriorityPass, Global Entry
Posts: 748
My take is that CBP program participants do NOT need to get their information pre-sent to the TSA by the airline. It sounds like FF without the programs are sent for preapproval by the TSA and the given the approval via the boarding pass.
My take is that GOES members are able to use the line regardless if the airline pre submitted your information since you have been pre vetted even more than any FF participant presented by the Airline.
My take is that GOES members are able to use the line regardless if the airline pre submitted your information since you have been pre vetted even more than any FF participant presented by the Airline.
Trusted Traveler participants will need to enter their CBP-assigned PASS ID number (located on the top right-hand corner of their Global Entry card) in the “Known Traveler Number’ field when booking travel reservations.
Also, from the TSA website:
TSA Pre✓™ is currently available for eligible participants, who have opted in at the following airport checkpoint locations:
Atlanta (ATL): T-South Checkpoint (Delta only)
Dallas (DFW): Terminal C, Checkpoint C30 (American only)
Detroit (DTW): Checkpoint 2 on the ticketing level (Delta only)
John F. Kennedy (JFK): Terminal 8 Main Checkpoint (American only)
Las Vegas (LAS): D Gates First Class Checkpoint (American and Delta)
Los Angeles (LAX): TSA Pre✓™ screening lane (American only)
Miami (MIA): D2 Checkpoint (American only)
Minneapolis (MSP): Lindbergh Terminal, Checkpoint 4 (American and Delta)
Salt Lake City (SLC): Terminal 2 Checkpoint (Delta only)
Atlanta (ATL): T-South Checkpoint (Delta only)
Dallas (DFW): Terminal C, Checkpoint C30 (American only)
Detroit (DTW): Checkpoint 2 on the ticketing level (Delta only)
John F. Kennedy (JFK): Terminal 8 Main Checkpoint (American only)
Las Vegas (LAS): D Gates First Class Checkpoint (American and Delta)
Los Angeles (LAX): TSA Pre✓™ screening lane (American only)
Miami (MIA): D2 Checkpoint (American only)
Minneapolis (MSP): Lindbergh Terminal, Checkpoint 4 (American and Delta)
Salt Lake City (SLC): Terminal 2 Checkpoint (Delta only)
Mar 14, 2012, 7:46 am
#118
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: SEA
Programs: All Around Nobody
Posts: 861
I have NEXUS, I was not invited to use the program by any airline, all I did was add my PASSID to my FF accounts and it works each time.
It's really not that complicated....
Mar 14, 2012, 10:30 am
#119
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: SEA
Programs: SPG Lifetime PP ; Hyatt Globalist ; Nexus
Posts: 950
It doesn't have to be added to your FFP profile. It can be just added to a particular PNR before you check in as long as the participating airlines provide a way to do this.
Mar 14, 2012, 12:03 pm
#120
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: SEA, SoCal
Programs: AS 75K, DL Plat, AA, WN, Hertz, HHonors, Marriott
Posts: 1,306
If my PASSID is in my FF profile, can I assume that it's linked to my PNR? Is there any way to verify this?