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 25, 2012, 5:04 pm
#1561
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Chicago
Programs: UA GS , AA CK
Posts: 944
If I added my Global Entry Pass ID to my AAdvantage profile today could I possibly be PreCheck ready for my flight tomorrow at ORD?
Mar 25, 2012, 5:20 pm
#1562
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AS MVP, PriorityPass, Global Entry
Posts: 748
You would probably need to call AA and get them to reload the info to make sure the information is in your flight record, but other than that, it's entirely possible.
Mar 25, 2012, 5:38 pm
#1563
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Chicago
Programs: UA GS , AA CK
Posts: 944
Tried calling and told them I added my Global Entry PASS ID to my profile , wanted to see if they could refresh the data. CK desk said it's not possible and it should work for me.
Mar 25, 2012, 6:36 pm
#1564
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: DFW
Programs: AAdvantage EXP , Avis Presidents Club, Marriot Titanium
Posts: 75
I don't understand why people get so mad when they don't get it. They now it's random. The two people in front of me didn't get it and got mad at the agent. Of course I got it and got dirty looks from both of them.
Mar 25, 2012, 6:54 pm
#1565
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: ORD
Programs: AA EXP; Marriott PLT; Hilton Gold; Starwood Gold; Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 27
Let us know . . .
Good luck tomorrow.
Mar 25, 2012, 6:57 pm
#1566
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
Missing it once: no big deal. Missing it >50% of the time, big deal.
Mar 25, 2012, 7:28 pm
#1567
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: DFW
Programs: AAdvantage EXP , Avis Presidents Club, Marriot Titanium
Posts: 75
Mar 25, 2012, 8:28 pm
#1568
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: DFW
Programs: AA (EXP), HH (Diamond), SPG (Platinum), HGP (Diamond), National Car (Exec Elite)
Posts: 153
My wife got GE on March 12. She got LLL at LAX on March 23. All we did was add her GE number to her AA profile online. No changes to all the previous bookings. She's now 1 for 1.
Mar 25, 2012, 10:32 pm
#1569
Join Date: Nov 2010
Programs: AA PLT 3MM
Posts: 1,135
For the first time today got LLL at DFW C30 with trip including international flight (was previously 100% for all domestic and 0% for international, so as others have reported, it does now appear that PreCheck works with international connections). However, as I left the metal detector there was a long beep (not the same as when you set the detector off) and I was pulled aside to have my hands swabbed, presumably for explosives. This is the first time I've seen this with PreCheck.
Mar 26, 2012, 8:10 am
#1570
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Chicago
Programs: UA GS , AA CK
Posts: 944
Mar 26, 2012, 8:45 am
#1571
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2002
Location: NYC, USA
Programs: AA EXP 3MM, Lifetime Platinum, Marriott Titanium, HH Gold
Posts: 10,968
I'm really hoping for some love for us international travelers. I frequently travel through DFW, JFK, and LAX, but almost always internationally. Let's hope that TSA will start to allow Pre-Check on international itineraries. I know it is in the works, but the sooner, the better!
(Maybe the initial approval for use of PreCheck on international itineraries could be for those of us who are Trusted Traveler program members?) (as opposed to those elites who opt-in but did not go through the background checks and interview for TT membership)
(Maybe the initial approval for use of PreCheck on international itineraries could be for those of us who are Trusted Traveler program members?) (as opposed to those elites who opt-in but did not go through the background checks and interview for TT membership)
Mar 26, 2012, 9:38 am
#1572
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: AA (EP), Hilton (Diamond), Marriott Bonvoy (Titanium)
Posts: 8,937
There have been a number of reports of getting expedited screening on international itineraries. Are you talking about before or after these reports?
Mar 26, 2012, 10:06 am
#1573
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: FLL
Programs: AA EXP 2 MM,MARRIOTT Prem Plat Elite,HH Gold,HERTZ Prez Circle,SONNY's Lunch Card club
Posts: 6
TT Program
I'm really hoping for some love for us international travelers. I frequently travel through DFW, JFK, and LAX, but almost always internationally. Let's hope that TSA will start to allow Pre-Check on international itineraries. I know it is in the works, but the sooner, the better!
(Maybe the initial approval for use of PreCheck on international itineraries could be for those of us who are Trusted Traveler program members?) (as opposed to those elites who opt-in but did not go through the background checks and interview for TT membership)
(Maybe the initial approval for use of PreCheck on international itineraries could be for those of us who are Trusted Traveler program members?) (as opposed to those elites who opt-in but did not go through the background checks and interview for TT membership)
Mar 26, 2012, 10:20 am
#1574
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: AA (EP), Hilton (Diamond), Marriott Bonvoy (Titanium)
Posts: 8,937
First: What cards are you talking about? There are no pre-check cards. Second: Are you suggesting pre-check is no faster than regular? Have you read any of the reports in this thread? Third: Welcome to FT!
Mar 26, 2012, 11:07 am
#1575
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: ORD
Programs: AA EXP; Marriott PLT; Hilton Gold; Starwood Gold; Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 27
ORD Setup
Went through this morning. Even more straightforward than MSP. Very glad it is now at my home airport.
Like the setup. Pre-check determination is made at the front of the line. No merging.
Overall great addition to my home airport.
Like the setup. Pre-check determination is made at the front of the line. No merging.
Overall great addition to my home airport.