Dec 26, 2012, 9:58 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
TSA Pre-Check / PreCheck Known Traveler program for AA FFs (consolidated)
You are eligible to be selected (on a flight-by-flight basis) for TSA PreCheck expedited screening if:
- You are a frequent American Airlines flyer that have been invited by American Airlines to participate and followed the instructions on the email to accept, or/and
- You participate in a "Trusted Traveler" program (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI and/or TSA PreCheck application program) and have entered your "Known Traveler ID" in the reservation
- If you're using your AAdvantage number, you can enter the "Known Traveler ID" in the Personal Information and Password tab of My Account) so it will auto-populate in all new reservations bearing the AAdvantage number made anywhere
- If your reservation doesn't have your AAdvantage number, you can retrieve it and add the "Known Traveler ID" to it. The method is not very intuitive: on AA.com click on my trips, then on view all, then on find my reservation and enter either the record locator (if you know it), or the flight information using the AA operating flight number (not any eventual codeshare number from another airline).
- Your Secure Flight Information (name, sex, DOB) in the reservation must match the one with the program (except for "middle" or other names, which are ignored) (name on ticket does not matter)
- You will find your "Known Traveler ID" on the GOES website or on your program's card, under the name "PASSID". It is either 9 digits or the letters TT plus 7 digits
NOTE: 20 May 2016: "Today’s announcement makes a total of 16 carriers that participate in TSA Pre✓®: Aeromexico, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant, American Airlines, Cape Air, Delta Air Lines, Etihad Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Seaborne Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, Virgin America and WestJet.
Passengers who are eligible for TSA Pre✓® include: members of the TSA Pre✓® application program, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler program, Global Entry, and Canadian citizens who are members of CBP’s NEXUS program. TSA Pre✓® is also available for U.S. Armed Forces service members, including those serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, Reserves and National Guard."
Link
How it works
In the Pre-Check lane, you no longer need to remove the following items:
- Shoes (some, such as steel-toed shoes, may require removal)
- 3-1-1 compliant bag from your carry-on (all liquid restrictions still apply)
- Laptop from your bag (if electronics are stacked on top of each other, they require removal)
- Light outerwear or jacket
- Belt (large belt buckles may require removal)
- Pre-Check Lanes are WTMD only-- No NoS in use
LOCATIONS
Link to FlyerGuide Wiki listing of American Airlines (only) PreCheck checkpoints.
Link to FT thread AA Airport / Concourse TSA PreCheck - Hours [only] (may not be current)
See also post 1 of this thread. (It contains much additional info in the Moderator's Note.)
NOTE: PreCheck is changing to a Trusted Traveler (GE/NEXUS/SENTRI) -like program, where anyone will be able apply and pay USD $85 (online or at a PreCheck enrollment center), be vetted for approval, present proof of identification and be fingerprinted at a PreCheck enrollment center (IAD and IND, opening Fall 2013, will be thie first), and be granted PreCheck status for five years from that time. It will not be airline - or airline status - tied.
"Current PreCheck participants, including those eligible via a CBP Trusted Traveler Program such as Global Entry, will continue to receive PreCheck eligibility. Participants who opted-in through their airline frequent flyer program may want to consider applying for PreCheck, as they are more likely to be selected for PreCheck expedited screening more often if they are vetted via the PreCheck application process." Link.
Trusted Traveler (Global Entry, Nexus, Sentri) and Having Problems with PreCheck?
If you belong to one of the Trusted Traveler Programs listed above, you may run into issues getting PreCheck clearance if your Secure Flight Data is not an exact match to the data that you entered into your application on the GOES (Global Online Enrollment System) website when you applied for your TT membership.
For example, if your airline account has Bob Jones, but your GOES account has Bob James Jones, then the TSA may not be associating your information properly when it "decides" who can and can not have access. Additionally, if your PASS ID # (listed above in the screen-shots) is not an exact match, there will be a mismatch when TSA processes your information, and you will not receive PreCheck.
To ensure you receive PreCheck on all flights (domestic & internatioal), be sure to ensure the information in your AA profile is accurate. The name on the ticket does not matter- the "Secure Flight Data" is what is used to determine PreCheck status.
Signed in members with 90 days / 90 posts can edit this Wikipost; wiki contents may be printed by using the
(lower right wiki corner)TSA Pre✓® / PreCheck / Pre Check Issues, Changes, etc.
Known issues:
- Not every airport or terminal offers the TSA Pre✓® program
- TSA Pre✓® may have limited or irregular hours or closed at times without notice
- TSA Pre✓® members are still be subject to random selection for intensified screening
- TSA Pre✓® program has changed from an airline elite invitation program to a fee-based program with certain screening requirements
- If one's TSA Pre✓® status is from the pilot invitation program and one doesn't have a Known Traveler Number ("KTN"), TSA Pre✓® status may not carry on to another airline and one may experience increasing denials (not having the TSA Pre✓® printed on boarding pass and being sent to the regular TSA screening queues
Link to TSA Application Program and TSA Pre✓® program information, links
Changes to TSA Pre✓®
TSA Pre✓® was originally offered by certain airlines to their elite status members. These TSA Pre✓® members do not have a Known Traveler Number from a USDHS trusted traveler program (GOES / Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI or the new $85 fee based TSA Pre✓® Application Program offered to the flying public with 5 year renewal), making TSA Pre✓® status portability challenging. See the DHS Trusted Traveler programs listing and comparison chart here. Please read the following:
From American Airlines, April 2015:
This month, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is making changes to the TSA Pre✓® Trusted Traveler Program that will impact which travelers receive expedited screening. If you're not already a member of one of the Trusted Traveler programs like Global Entry or the TSA Pre✓® Application Program, you will probably see a decline in how often you receive expedited screening, even if you've previously "opted-in" through a frequent flyer program.
The best way to increase your chances of receiving TSA Pre✓® on a regular basis is to register for a Trusted Traveler Program with the Department of Homeland Security at dhs.gov/tt. Once you receive your Known Traveler Number (KTN) from TSA, be sure you update your AAdvantage profile.
To add your KTN to your AAdvantage profile:For more information on TSA Pre✓®, visit tsa.gov/tsa-precheck.
This month, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is making changes to the TSA Pre✓® Trusted Traveler Program that will impact which travelers receive expedited screening. If you're not already a member of one of the Trusted Traveler programs like Global Entry or the TSA Pre✓® Application Program, you will probably see a decline in how often you receive expedited screening, even if you've previously "opted-in" through a frequent flyer program.
The best way to increase your chances of receiving TSA Pre✓® on a regular basis is to register for a Trusted Traveler Program with the Department of Homeland Security at dhs.gov/tt. Once you receive your Known Traveler Number (KTN) from TSA, be sure you update your AAdvantage profile.
To add your KTN to your AAdvantage profile:
- Login to your account on aa.com and select My Account from the AAdvantage menu
- Within My Account, go to the Information and Password tab
- Add your Customs and Border Protection 9-digit PASS ID to your secure traveler information
[Archived] TSA Pre-Check / PreCheck Known Traveler program for AA FFs
Mar 14, 2012, 9:38 pm
#1486
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: DCA | DEN
Programs: AA EXP/2.9mm | Marriott LT Titanium 1.6k nights | NEXUS
Posts: 981
I flew out of JFK two weeks ago and I had thought there was a Pre-Check line there. Was I just imagining that? I ended up going through the regular security line since the Priority Access line was clogged up with 20+ people and no one at all in the regular line. Just wondering if I had a chance and the keep your liquids/belt line or not.
Bigger deal is GE via NEXUS which can be huge time savings. But if there's no line I just queue up and do the face-to-face.
Mar 14, 2012, 9:40 pm
#1487
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold but PlatPro thanks to LPs
Posts: 4,439
Folks, there is a WSJ "Middle Seat" interview with Scott McCartney about Pre-Check available as a podcast. The full article can be found at http://online.wsj.com/article/the_middle_seat.html
Mar 15, 2012, 1:15 pm
#1488
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: AA ExPLT, Bonvoy Titanium, Amex PLT, Hertz GLD, National EX
Posts: 332
SO on MIA-LAX-AKL-WLG Saturday. Went through the D security entrance at MIA where the pre-check is located. Told her to look for the "LLL" on the screen when boarding pass was checked. Wasn't expecting her to get thru the TT lane, since she was on an international itinerary. But she did! Wonderful start to her very long travel day.
Mar 15, 2012, 1:52 pm
#1489
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: DFW
Programs: AA PLT
Posts: 32
I'm 0 for 3
My last 3 flights out of DFW C30 screening area I am 0 for 3 on pre-check. Not sure what the benefit is if I only got to use it once so far this year. Other times I've not been in the C terminal (C30) so I understand those.
Mar 15, 2012, 4:21 pm
#1490
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: DCA's home, AA hubs and spokes are where you'll usually find me
Programs: AA EXP, SPG Plat
Posts: 367
I must have missed this piece of news -- do we know for sure that Delta will be first? I have to admit, DCA's priority lines aren't terribly onerous but I'd love to be able to avoid the 5:30am bag unpacking I do each week.
Mar 15, 2012, 4:29 pm
#1491
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: DFW, DAL
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, SWA A-list +
Posts: 1,007
I added my cbp number to the aa site and am 1/1 as of this morning after doing so. I'll see what my return from lax does tonight. Oh, and my dfw to mci tomorrow morning.
Update. 2/2 after lax entry.
Update. 2/2 after lax entry.
Last edited by envgeo; Mar 15, 2012 at 9:03 pm
Mar 15, 2012, 4:58 pm
#1492
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: DCA | DEN
Programs: AA EXP/2.9mm | Marriott LT Titanium 1.6k nights | NEXUS
Posts: 981
http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/escreening.shtm
which is also what I heard from a TSA employee. I hope AA isn't too far behind. And yes, I have very little to complain about with the DCA lines for the most part. They usually have the First/Elite line open when it's busy too.
Mar 15, 2012, 5:54 pm
#1493
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: MIA/LAS
Programs: AA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Starwood PLT
Posts: 572
Back on track - got the TT yesterday in MIA, so I'm now 5/12. Have another flight booked for Sunday and then flying out of LAS on Tuesday, hope the good tidings continue.
Mar 15, 2012, 10:30 pm
#1494
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Watchlisted by the prejudiced, en route to purgatory
Programs: Just Say No to Fleecing and Blacklisting
Posts: 102,095
My guess is that LLL stands for LOW as in Low Risk Passenger, in line with a future TSA scenario where the machines would also identify High Risk travellers that should also be treated accordingly. If your BP happens to scan HHH don't even try to run, they will throw the dogs at you! 
Mar 16, 2012, 3:49 am
#1495
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP (LT Plat), HH DIA, Hyatt DIA
Posts: 456
Mar 16, 2012, 9:09 am
#1496
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: DCA / WAS
Programs: DL 2+ million/PM, YX, Marriott Plt, *wood gold, HHonors, CO Plt, UA, AA EXP, WN, AGR
Posts: 9,388
They posted the info here:
http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/escreening.shtm
which is also what I heard from a TSA employee. I hope AA isn't too far behind. And yes, I have very little to complain about with the DCA lines for the most part. They usually have the First/Elite line open when it's busy too.
http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/escreening.shtm
which is also what I heard from a TSA employee. I hope AA isn't too far behind. And yes, I have very little to complain about with the DCA lines for the most part. They usually have the First/Elite line open when it's busy too.
Now if MWAA ever swaps the AA and CO gates (to put that combined airline all in one place)......
Mar 16, 2012, 4:29 pm
#1497
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 4
1 for 3 at DFW
1 for 3 at C30 on the PreCheck. Those two times were on flights to DCA. Not sure if that matters. Lines have always long compared to other security points I use at DFW. And when you my track record on the LLL lottery, definitely not worth it. My last time to try it a couple days ago, the wait time in line was >15 mins. One security person alternating boarding pass checks between normal line and the elite line. During that time nobody cleared PreCheck or maybe nobody was signed up. They need a separate boarding pass checker for the PreCheck.
Mar 17, 2012, 8:49 am
#1498
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: DFW
Programs: AA (EXP), HH (Diamond), SPG (Platinum), HGP (Diamond), National Car (Exec Elite)
Posts: 153
Totally agree. Same thing was going on Monday am last week. Busiest time of the week and just one alternating. ...????
Mar 17, 2012, 12:45 pm
#1499
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Southern California/Los Angeles
Programs: Various
Posts: 2,778
LAX Update
Noticed at LAX just a few days ago that the line for pre screening now has a sign on the zip stanchion directing those with Pre Check to que up on the left side of the line. I had previously reported that you could only go here if you were escorted through with a guard/Five Star or other agent.
I walked up on Wednesday 3/14 and was through the whole process within three minutes or so.
Maybe the email I sent to one of the Airport Managers a few weeks ago stimulated something (speculation of course)
I walked up on Wednesday 3/14 and was through the whole process within three minutes or so.
Maybe the email I sent to one of the Airport Managers a few weeks ago stimulated something (speculation of course)
Mar 17, 2012, 1:17 pm
#1500
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: DFW, DAL
Programs: AA Lifetime Plat, SWA A-list +
Posts: 1,007