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 13, 2012, 7:45 pm
#2446
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I can see them doing a staggered start if they have some in-service training/meeting scheduled for that day. Or maybe weather issues keeping some from work. All sorts of reasons. Not desired, but can happen.
Jul 13, 2012, 8:16 pm
#2447
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Just FYI you are using some incorrect terminology, which may be confusing if asking for help or giving feedback.
- GOES is the Global Online Enrollment System, a U.S. Government website that administers various Trusted Travler program.
- PASS ID is the membership number for Trusted Traveler programs.
- Global Entry (GE) is the expedited customs/immigration program for international arrivals into the U.S. that includes the kiosk that scans your fingerprints and takes a picture of your face.
- PreCheck is a TSA expedited screening program. It is not supposed to be open to those on international itineraries though some here have reported success on and inbound and outbound international segments. FWIW my only PreCheck failures have been on international itineraries.
- PrePass is an intelligent transportation system (ITS) service that electronically verifies the safety, credentials, and weight of commercial vehicles at participating state highway weigh stations.. (Obviously not really relevant to this website)
Getting Pre-Check is random. No guarantees that you'll get Pre-Check every time you fly.
Jul 13, 2012, 11:27 pm
#2448
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: AA EXP >3 Million miles,HH Lifetime Diamond
Posts: 2,890
Also, for those who care, there has been a DFW airport employee (sorta like a greeter) stationed at D30 lately who has been having people put their carry on into the sizer if it looks too big to make sure it fits. Although I don't think he has much authority to do anything about it.
Jul 15, 2012, 2:03 pm
#2449
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: CLT
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Posts: 193
As per post #2410, DCA has it for US Air and Delta but signs at checkpoint now state coming for AA
Jul 15, 2012, 4:49 pm
#2450
Join Date: Aug 2006
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, SPG LT Plat, AA 3MM EXP
Posts: 397
Definitely random. I was good for 10+ times at DFW, las, lax, and then last week at DFW got "CHK" on my DFW to Tulsa route. I found that quite amusing. Scanned the phone then had him scan the printed pass--no LLL. Quite wasteful too since there was a whole staffed and dedicated line and I waited about 20 minutes and never saw anybody go through it.
Jul 15, 2012, 6:14 pm
#2451
Join Date: Nov 2010
Programs: AA PLT 3MM
Posts: 1,135
Definitely random. I was good for 10+ times at DFW, las, lax, and then last week at DFW got "CHK" on my DFW to Tulsa route. I found that quite amusing. Scanned the phone then had him scan the printed pass--no LLL. Quite wasteful too since there was a whole staffed and dedicated line and I waited about 20 minutes and never saw anybody go through it.
Jul 16, 2012, 8:41 pm
#2452
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: LAX
Programs: AA EXP, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 102
Anyone heard of Pre-Check being down? Not as in a pre-check lane is closed, but pre-check itself.
Flying out of SEA last week I go up to the TDC in the pre-check line and she says the system is down so it's regular screening procedures. She was kind enough to tell me which lane to go in to avoid backscatter and opt-out.
Is this an anomaly or have others experienced the same?
Flying out of SEA last week I go up to the TDC in the pre-check line and she says the system is down so it's regular screening procedures. She was kind enough to tell me which lane to go in to avoid backscatter and opt-out.
Is this an anomaly or have others experienced the same?
Jul 16, 2012, 9:30 pm
#2453
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: ATL/PVG
Programs: AA PLT, SPG P, Hyatt G
Posts: 46
wish i could be in the program
Jul 16, 2012, 9:32 pm
#2454
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Anyone heard of Pre-Check being down? Not as in a pre-check lane is closed, but pre-check itself.
Flying out of SEA last week I go up to the TDC in the pre-check line and she says the system is down so it's regular screening procedures. She was kind enough to tell me which lane to go in to avoid backscatter and opt-out.
Is this an anomaly or have others experienced the same?
Flying out of SEA last week I go up to the TDC in the pre-check line and she says the system is down so it's regular screening procedures. She was kind enough to tell me which lane to go in to avoid backscatter and opt-out.
Is this an anomaly or have others experienced the same?
Jul 17, 2012, 5:43 am
#2455
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Racine, WI/VCE
Programs: AA EXP, MR LT PPE, Arise Mucci des Hommes de Fer
Posts: 1,047
After 2 months of getting through Pre check at ORD, this is the 2nd time in 2 weeks that I had to go through "priority access". There were 7 people in line ahead of me with the same issue. What's going on?
Jul 17, 2012, 8:01 am
#2456
Join Date: Oct 2002
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Posts: 4,988
DFW, LGA, and LAX are all 100%^
Jul 17, 2012, 2:46 pm
#2457
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: NY
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I have flown probably 15 times out of JFK (maybe even more) and big fat zero times approved. Zero at LGA out of maybe 10 times. Only 'approved' once at LAX out of 5 flights
Very irritating esp when airport is busy on Mon mornings
No one seems to be able to tell me what is so random about always getting rejected...
Jul 17, 2012, 2:57 pm
#2458
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: NYC
Programs: Delta Platinum, former AA EXP, Hilton Diamond, Uber Diamond, National Executive
Posts: 249
I woinder what I am doing wrong as I am at <5% ...
I have flown probably 15 times out of JFK (maybe even more) and big fat zero times approved. Zero at LGA out of maybe 10 times. Only 'approved' once at LAX out of 5 flights
Very irritating esp when airport is busy on Mon mornings
No one seems to be able to tell me what is so random about always getting rejected...
I have flown probably 15 times out of JFK (maybe even more) and big fat zero times approved. Zero at LGA out of maybe 10 times. Only 'approved' once at LAX out of 5 flights
Very irritating esp when airport is busy on Mon mornings
No one seems to be able to tell me what is so random about always getting rejected...
Jul 17, 2012, 3:04 pm
#2459
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: NY
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Jul 17, 2012, 3:15 pm
#2460
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When I was denied a few days ago at JFK AA, there were long lines for both elite and cattle. I was on line for quite some time in the elite line. The TSA PreCheck staff (at least three of them) stood there the entire time chit chatting and joking. Having a good ol' time. Even though they are fully equipped, they never called anyone over to take some overflow.
I also saw what I believe two other people get dinged from TSA preCheck. I am guessing because, just like me, they headed for the preCheck line and after their BP was scanned were asked to enter the regular elite line. They had a short conversation with the gate keeper, looked annoyed, and enter the elite line.
I also saw what I believe two other people get dinged from TSA preCheck. I am guessing because, just like me, they headed for the preCheck line and after their BP was scanned were asked to enter the regular elite line. They had a short conversation with the gate keeper, looked annoyed, and enter the elite line.