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
Jul 9, 2012, 9:19 pm
#2417
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could time when bp is printed affect pre-check status?
LGA is now in the pre-check system.
I was 100% for all domestic flights on AA (4 out of las and 3 out of jfk). On Friday, 7/6/12 at about 7 am the lines at LGA were fairly long (even for the "priority access lines"; there is a left branch for pre-check, which I attempted to use--I did not get the "3 beeps" (but bypassed the pa line people^).
Question: I checked-in on line 24 hours earlier, if I also printed my bp at the airport, would/could the new bp have given me access to pre-check (assuming I was to be selected)?
[PS: I know from TSA.com, that even those in the system may not always get selected.]
I was 100% for all domestic flights on AA (4 out of las and 3 out of jfk). On Friday, 7/6/12 at about 7 am the lines at LGA were fairly long (even for the "priority access lines"; there is a left branch for pre-check, which I attempted to use--I did not get the "3 beeps" (but bypassed the pa line people^).
Question: I checked-in on line 24 hours earlier, if I also printed my bp at the airport, would/could the new bp have given me access to pre-check (assuming I was to be selected)?
[PS: I know from TSA.com, that even those in the system may not always get selected.]
Jul 10, 2012, 6:14 am
#2418
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MVPG 75K
Posts: 2,574
Also another data point: LAS is not officially listed as an AS PreCheck airport but I used it there last month flying LAS-SEA
Jul 10, 2012, 7:32 am
#2419
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Global
Posts: 5,998
It could absolutely be an oversight on the TSA site. And from your experience, it sounds like it is.
Jul 10, 2012, 8:57 am
#2420
Join Date: Jan 2011
Programs: AA Gold, Flying Blue Silver, Hyatt Diamond, Hilton Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 2
LGA is now in the pre-check system.
I was 100% for all domestic flights on AA (4 out of las and 3 out of jfk). On Friday, 7/6/12 at about 7 am the lines at LGA were fairly long (even for the "priority access lines"; there is a left branch for pre-check, which I attempted to use--I did not get the "3 beeps" (but bypassed the pa line people^).
Question: I checked-in on line 24 hours earlier, if I also printed my bp at the airport, would/could the new bp have given me access to pre-check (assuming I was to be selected)?
[PS: I know from TSA.com, that even those in the system may not always get selected.]
I was 100% for all domestic flights on AA (4 out of las and 3 out of jfk). On Friday, 7/6/12 at about 7 am the lines at LGA were fairly long (even for the "priority access lines"; there is a left branch for pre-check, which I attempted to use--I did not get the "3 beeps" (but bypassed the pa line people^).
Question: I checked-in on line 24 hours earlier, if I also printed my bp at the airport, would/could the new bp have given me access to pre-check (assuming I was to be selected)?
[PS: I know from TSA.com, that even those in the system may not always get selected.]
Didn't get the 3 beeps but bypassed the line.
However, I'm 0 for 3. 2 JFK, 1 LGA.
Jul 10, 2012, 9:47 am
#2421
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: NYC
Programs: AA LT G (1MM);DL G, UA GM
Posts: 2,028
I was told at JFK that international wasn't eligible. Seems to be the pattern here.
Jul 11, 2012, 5:47 am
#2422
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Northeast Kansas | Colorado Native
Programs: Amex Gold/Plat, UA *G, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LT Gold, NEXUS, TSA Disparager Unobtanium
Posts: 21,606
Failed this morning at DFW D30. On a one-way ticket to DEN, although I've cleared on o/w tickets in the past. GE member, fwiw..
Would have been nice to skip the groping this morning. Pre-Check line was deserted.
Would have been nice to skip the groping this morning. Pre-Check line was deserted.
Jul 11, 2012, 9:13 pm
#2423
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Chicago
Programs: AA- EXP UA - Silver SPG- PLT Marriott- PLT
Posts: 759
Was loving pre-check, until Sunday. I was 100% (probably 12 times or so, different airports), until Sunday. I flew sunday, Monday, and today, and denied all three times!
I'm GE, too. Not sure why my streak ran dry. I sure hope when they are doing with the "trial" that they start allowing everyone through every time.
I'm GE, too. Not sure why my streak ran dry. I sure hope when they are doing with the "trial" that they start allowing everyone through every time.
Jul 11, 2012, 9:16 pm
#2424
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Location: Northeast Kansas | Colorado Native
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Jul 11, 2012, 9:16 pm
#2425
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Chicago
Programs: AA- EXP UA - Silver SPG- PLT Marriott- PLT
Posts: 759
So if it comes up LLL, that means you go through the fast lane? I swear I've seen that, and have been told I couldn't go through. Does the person doing the scanning have the discretion to deny me the fast lane, even if it comes up LLL?
Jul 11, 2012, 9:20 pm
#2426
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I got selected earlier this month at LGA. Since I never originate (and rarely use security) at a PreCheck airport, I had forgotten completely about signing up. I used the priority lane and they sent me to the left, through the gate. Thought it was a secondary screen point at first until I noticed they were pushing myself and a gentleman in front of me right through. He didn't know either. 
. Only until a short time did I figure it out. 
. Only until a short time did I figure it out.
Jul 11, 2012, 9:21 pm
#2427
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That's correct. If the screen says LLL, then you're allowed to use the Pre-Check lane. AFAIK, they have no ability to deny you. If you get LLL, and they try to steer you away, call for a supervisor.
Jul 11, 2012, 9:47 pm
#2428
Join Date: Aug 2008
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,714
I'm going to try this for the first time at LAX tomorrow and I just want to make sure I've got everything clear.
1) Get barding pass from desk or kiosk
2) Head up escalator
3) Take the left lane at the first TSA check point a the top of the escalator
4) Hope for some sort of sound?/see LLL somewhere?
5) Head to lounge and get a drink
Is that all about right?
1) Get barding pass from desk or kiosk
2) Head up escalator
3) Take the left lane at the first TSA check point a the top of the escalator
4) Hope for some sort of sound?/see LLL somewhere?
5) Head to lounge and get a drink
Is that all about right?
Jul 11, 2012, 9:52 pm
#2429
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Northeast Kansas | Colorado Native
Programs: Amex Gold/Plat, UA *G, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LT Gold, NEXUS, TSA Disparager Unobtanium
Posts: 21,606
I'm going to try this for the first time at LAX tomorrow and I just want to make sure I've got everything clear.
1) Get barding pass from desk or kiosk
2) Head up escalator
3) Take the left lane at the first TSA check point a the top of the escalator
4) Hope for some sort of sound?/see LLL somewhere?
5) Head to lounge and get a drink
Is that all about right?
1) Get barding pass from desk or kiosk
2) Head up escalator
3) Take the left lane at the first TSA check point a the top of the escalator
4) Hope for some sort of sound?/see LLL somewhere?
5) Head to lounge and get a drink
Is that all about right?
Even if you don't get selected, they've removed the NoS from the PA area, so there's only a WTMD for the non Pre-Check area ^
Jul 11, 2012, 10:55 pm
#2430
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: PSP
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, United
Posts: 1,081
I'm going to try this for the first time at LAX tomorrow and I just want to make sure I've got everything clear.
1) Get barding pass from desk or kiosk
2) Head up escalator
3) Take the left lane at the first TSA check point a the top of the escalator
4) Hope for some sort of sound?/see LLL somewhere?
5) Head to lounge and get a drink
Is that all about right?
1) Get barding pass from desk or kiosk
2) Head up escalator
3) Take the left lane at the first TSA check point a the top of the escalator
4) Hope for some sort of sound?/see LLL somewhere?
5) Head to lounge and get a drink
Is that all about right?