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
Apr 6, 2015, 12:20 pm
#6076
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: NYC/LA
Programs: DL Plat, AA Plat Pro, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 7,489
Just got the below e-mail from AA. Those who are opted-in but don't have paid PreCheck or Global Entry, and who fly frequently, should probably bite the bullet and apply:
"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."
"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."
Apr 6, 2015, 12:25 pm
#6077
Suspended
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: DCA
Programs: UA US CO AA DL FL
Posts: 50,262
AA must have read OP's thread title?
Apr 6, 2015, 12:28 pm
#6078
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: PHX
Programs: AA EXP & 1MM (Lifetime Gold); Marriott Gold; National Exec Emerald's
Posts: 337
Apr 6, 2015, 12:30 pm
#6079
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Juneau, Alaska.
Programs: AS 75K;BA Silver;AA G;HH Dia;HY Glob
Posts: 15,822
From American Airlines:
As noted by others you will not have a KTN unless you have signed up for a trusted traveler program like Global Entry or TSA Pre✓® Application Program.
I would just pay the $100 and schedule the appointment and join Global Entry. As others have noted, I am close to 100% getting Pre the last few years.
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
For more information on TSA Pre✓®, visit tsa.gov/tsa-precheck.
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
For more information on TSA Pre✓®, visit tsa.gov/tsa-precheck.
I would just pay the $100 and schedule the appointment and join Global Entry. As others have noted, I am close to 100% getting Pre the last few years.
Apr 6, 2015, 12:43 pm
#6080
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: AA plt 2 mm, Marriott LTT, HH dia
Posts: 1,215
Thank you for these posts. I am lifetime PLT, and have gotten precheck in the past. But I didn't know it was being phased out.
I am looking at the Homeland Security site, and have a question. Why is Global Entry better than NEXUS? NEXUS is only $50, and it says the person gets Global Entry and Pre Check benefits for US Citizens.
http://www.dhs.gov/comparison-chart
Thanks!
I am looking at the Homeland Security site, and have a question. Why is Global Entry better than NEXUS? NEXUS is only $50, and it says the person gets Global Entry and Pre Check benefits for US Citizens.
http://www.dhs.gov/comparison-chart
Thanks!
Apr 6, 2015, 12:43 pm
#6081
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Ft Worth, TX
Programs: AA, HH
Posts: 451
From American Airlines:
As noted by others you will not have a KTN unless you have signed up for a trusted traveler program like Global Entry or TSA Pre✓® Application Program.
I would just pay the $100 and schedule the appointment and join Global Entry. As others have noted, I am close to 100% getting Pre the last few years.
As noted by others you will not have a KTN unless you have signed up for a trusted traveler program like Global Entry or TSA Pre✓® Application Program.
I would just pay the $100 and schedule the appointment and join Global Entry. As others have noted, I am close to 100% getting Pre the last few years.
edit: jeanie beat me to the NEXUS info.
Apr 6, 2015, 1:03 pm
#6082
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: AA plt 2 mm, Marriott LTT, HH dia
Posts: 1,215
If you live close to Canada, you will need to do the interview at a site that supports NEXUS, go for NEXUS, it will cost you $50 and you can opt into Global Entry for free. $50 or $100 is still a deal for this. I am also close to 100% on Pre.
edit: jeanie beat me to the NEXUS info.
edit: jeanie beat me to the NEXUS info.
http://usa.immigrationvisaforms.com/...erview-centers
Apr 6, 2015, 1:12 pm
#6083
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Juneau, Alaska.
Programs: AS 75K;BA Silver;AA G;HH Dia;HY Glob
Posts: 15,822
If you live close to Canada, you will need to do the interview at a site that supports NEXUS, go for NEXUS, it will cost you $50 and you can opt into Global Entry for free. $50 or $100 is still a deal for this. I am also close to 100% on Pre.
edit: jeanie beat me to the NEXUS info.
edit: jeanie beat me to the NEXUS info.
Apr 6, 2015, 1:31 pm
#6084
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: EWR
Posts: 2,112
Having TSAPre access through elite status is not the same as having TSAPre via the TSA or GE. Those are two separate ways of having TSAPre that are not related, so having UA status providing you access will not get you a KTN.
Apr 6, 2015, 6:08 pm
#6085
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Wesley Chapel, FL
Programs: American Airlines
Posts: 30,038
Apr 6, 2015, 6:15 pm
#6086
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Cleveland, OH
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 122
PreCheck Interview
Worth every minute of filling out the application and going for the interview.
It can't hurt to check back to reschedule the appointment as openings do occur, I had to change mine and got an earlier time than my original appointment.
Also, call the location and see if they are taking walk-ins. The process is so quick that there is often time to squeeze someone in.
It can't hurt to check back to reschedule the appointment as openings do occur, I had to change mine and got an earlier time than my original appointment.
Also, call the location and see if they are taking walk-ins. The process is so quick that there is often time to squeeze someone in.
Apr 6, 2015, 7:41 pm
#6087
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 199
AA did a great job on these emails too... I already have a KTN in my aa.com profile (I am a Global Entry member), but got the email anyway.
Apr 6, 2015, 8:45 pm
#6088
Moderator: American AAdvantage, Travel Safety/Security & Texas, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: AUS / GRK
Programs: AA, HHonors, Hertz
Posts: 13,492
Thank you for these posts. I am lifetime PLT, and have gotten precheck in the past. But I didn't know it was being phased out.
I am looking at the Homeland Security site, and have a question. Why is Global Entry better than NEXUS? NEXUS is only $50, and it says the person gets Global Entry and Pre Check benefits for US Citizens.
http://www.dhs.gov/comparison-chart
Thanks!
I am looking at the Homeland Security site, and have a question. Why is Global Entry better than NEXUS? NEXUS is only $50, and it says the person gets Global Entry and Pre Check benefits for US Citizens.
http://www.dhs.gov/comparison-chart
Thanks!
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trusted-travelers-732/
Some of the experts over there can guide you on which program is best for you.
There's been threads there by the, "company representative," on how the free PreCheck is being phased out. Those posts have been going on for nearly a year.
If you have the US-->now AA Barclay's MasterCard, they issue a $100 credit for Global Entry fees.
Apr 7, 2015, 8:51 am
#6089
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: The Metroplex
Programs: AA EXP 4MM, SPG Platinum
Posts: 111
Im already TSA Pre on UA. What do I do to retain it when I switch to AA?
AMEX reimbursed my $100 GE fee four years ago and recently (March) did so for my spouse. It's AMEX Platinum so not sure if it applies to all AMEX cards but worth checking out. Happened automatically - like the day after the charge, the credit came through.
Apr 7, 2015, 9:02 am
#6090
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 40
Depending on what airport you're traveling through, sometimes you can just walk into a TSA precheck application center at the terminal without an appointment.