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
Nov 15, 2011, 10:06 am
#482
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: DFW
Programs: AA CK/MM, Centurion
Posts: 338
Well I'm 0/2 at C30 DFW. I got the opt-in email. I was actually really frustrated this morning because I was running a bit behind and really could have used the 'express lane', but once again, no dice. Everything on my advantage profile says opt-in and green check marks. 
Nov 15, 2011, 3:53 pm
#483
Join Date: May 2004
Programs: LX Senator; AF Platinum and Club 2000; AA Platinum for life (former EXP)
Posts: 494
Trusted travel boarding pass
Tomorrow first day to try trusted travel security at DFW. But even though enrolled my boarding pass looks the same as I am used to. So how does TSA know to let you keep your shoes on?
Nov 15, 2011, 4:00 pm
#484
Senior Moderator and Moderator: American AAdvantage & TravelBuzz
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 10,424
When the TSA agent checks your ID, he/she will also scan your BP and the machine will determine if you've been selected for the expedited screening line that day. Good luck! 
N.B.: Thread merged with existing discussion of Trusted Traveler / Pre Check program. /Moderator
N.B.: Thread merged with existing discussion of Trusted Traveler / Pre Check program. /Moderator
Nov 16, 2011, 5:41 pm
#485
Join Date: May 2004
Programs: LX Senator; AF Platinum and Club 2000; AA Platinum for life (former EXP)
Posts: 494
Rant: Trusted Traveler Program Has Flaws
Well today was the day to try out the trusted traveler, keep your shoes on and laptop in the bag program at DFW.
My flight was departing out of Terminal C so showed up a the middle security which is closest to the Admirals Club for C. No trusted traveler treatment available there. Was told that "today it is only being offered at the security area by C2".
What kind of convenience program is that? Guess where it will be at any given time? Plan on saving time by using it only to find it is not there?
If this thing is going to work it has to be at all the security gates, or at least at the First class priority gates.
Dont know whether is was an AA decision or just more genius work from TSA.
Made for a perfect start to the day, followed by change of plane because our new 737 was so new (it was going to be its maiden pax flight) that the registration had not been filed with the FAA and the entire pax group was forced off the plane and sent across the airport to another a/c, with 1.5 hours delay. Ugh.
My flight was departing out of Terminal C so showed up a the middle security which is closest to the Admirals Club for C. No trusted traveler treatment available there. Was told that "today it is only being offered at the security area by C2".
What kind of convenience program is that? Guess where it will be at any given time? Plan on saving time by using it only to find it is not there?
If this thing is going to work it has to be at all the security gates, or at least at the First class priority gates.
Dont know whether is was an AA decision or just more genius work from TSA.
Made for a perfect start to the day, followed by change of plane because our new 737 was so new (it was going to be its maiden pax flight) that the registration had not been filed with the FAA and the entire pax group was forced off the plane and sent across the airport to another a/c, with 1.5 hours delay. Ugh.
Nov 16, 2011, 5:46 pm
#486
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Hotlanta.
Programs: I've gone underground!
Posts: 4,654
At this point, since it's "random" whether or not you even get to use the fast lane, I don't consider it to be something I can plan on using. I look at it as a convenience, allowing me to spend more time in the airline club of my choosing.
Nov 16, 2011, 5:55 pm
#487
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LAX
Posts: 6,769
My flight was departing out of Terminal C so showed up a the middle security which is closest to the Admirals Club for C. No trusted traveler treatment available there. Was told that "today it is only being offered at the security area by C2".
What kind of convenience program is that? Guess where it will be at any given time? Plan on saving time by using it only to find it is not there?
What kind of convenience program is that? Guess where it will be at any given time? Plan on saving time by using it only to find it is not there?
Nov 16, 2011, 10:06 pm
#488
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: BOS
Programs: Recovering AA flyer, LT PLT 2.6 MM
Posts: 1,543
edit: Never mind. It's not worth complaining.
Nov 16, 2011, 10:23 pm
#489
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: AUS
Programs: AA Exec Platinum/MM, DL Gold/MM, Hilton Diamond, Accor Platinum, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 6,995
Used the C30 entrance this afternoon, as I wanted to try out the new lane (and my flight was conveniently out of C27). The agent scanned my BP, the green light lit up, and away I went. I felt like I had gone back in time over 10+ years. I can't wait until they roll it out to all DFW gates, although the TSA guy I talked to said they may roll it out to some other airports before they add gates at DFW.
Nov 16, 2011, 10:40 pm
#490
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 1999
Posts: 12,097
Sorry for the question, but searching didn't help ("MIA" is in the thread title, so the search returned all 484 posts) and re-reading pages didn't either.
Is there a specific entrance at MIA for this (like it's C30 at DFW)?
Is there a specific entrance at MIA for this (like it's C30 at DFW)?
Nov 17, 2011, 2:10 am
#492
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: SEA
Programs: AA EXP, 1.5MM, AC
Posts: 230
Hope that helps.
Nov 17, 2011, 4:49 am
#493
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Coconut Grove & Punta del Este
Programs: AA EXP 3.3MM; GE & IRIS
Posts: 381
It appears the bar code issue for BPs issued by the check-in counters (at MIA at least) has been resolved. Mine has worked the last two times in the last week.
Nov 17, 2011, 9:00 am
#494
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LAX
Posts: 6,769
Used the C30 entrance this afternoon, as I wanted to try out the new lane (and my flight was conveniently out of C27). The agent scanned my BP, the green light lit up, and away I went. I felt like I had gone back in time over 10+ years. I can't wait until they roll it out to all DFW gates, although the TSA guy I talked to said they may roll it out to some other airports before they add gates at DFW.
Nov 17, 2011, 5:38 pm
#495
Senior Moderator and Moderator: American AAdvantage & TravelBuzz
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 10,424
A good question! The mod note in the OP is generally a good first place to check. (I did check the mod note, and it looks like one of my colleagues did include that information in an earlier update.)
And if a FAQ like this isn't in the OP, please feel free to alert the moderators and we'll be happy to make the update/edit.) Thanks!
/Moderator