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.
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(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
Jan 13, 2012, 5:35 pm
#676
Join Date: Sep 2011
Programs: AA SPG Amex
Posts: 4,644
When I went through the middle room yesterday, there was only one lane operational, but there was clearly another machine and belt. It also did seem like the TSA checkers were especially slow. While waiting for my bag to go through, I saw the checker lady reading a Chinese take-out menu.
Jan 13, 2012, 6:22 pm
#677
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
But this checkpoint is the one that has exclusively NoS, correct? So if you go this route and want to avoid radiation, you have to do the opt-out nonsense every time?
I'd rather go to the normal (non-Flagship) Priority line and choose a screening line that has the WTMD in use. But that's just me.
I'd rather go to the normal (non-Flagship) Priority line and choose a screening line that has the WTMD in use. But that's just me.
The main checkpoint now has only one lane that lacks the strip-search machine, and that lane is usually roped off.
BTW, I've been successful 50% of the time in talking the line dragon outside the PA room to let me go into the middle room. Particularly true when the PA line backs up.
Agreed, especially since I rarely see super long lines. If I can't find an AIT-free lane (far left isn't in use and others are using AIT as primary) I just walk down to the other room hoping for better luck.
The middle room has one lane which means that once it gets backed up they'll switch to WTMD while I believe the main PA room on the far end has two lanes meaning it'll still be random.
The middle room has one lane which means that once it gets backed up they'll switch to WTMD while I believe the main PA room on the far end has two lanes meaning it'll still be random.
Jan 13, 2012, 9:17 pm
#678
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: JFK, SFO; UAL Lifer Gold; AA EP 3.9 MM; Hertz PC
Posts: 94
A couple of questions for the experts. My aa.com profile lists me with a green check mark as a "Known Passenger." Is a KP as good as a Trusted Traveler? I haven't gotten anything special flying out of JFK.
Separately, I have a very old Nexus card with a 10-digit number (I used to fly to Canada a lot, and for random reasons stopped right after I finally got Nexus). Is that as good as the 9-digit number of some other programs? I just added this number to my profile.
No one has called me for an interview, but it seems that one can become Trusted without a recent interview, yes?
Separately, I have a very old Nexus card with a 10-digit number (I used to fly to Canada a lot, and for random reasons stopped right after I finally got Nexus). Is that as good as the 9-digit number of some other programs? I just added this number to my profile.
No one has called me for an interview, but it seems that one can become Trusted without a recent interview, yes?
Jan 14, 2012, 10:39 am
#680
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: AUS
Programs: AA Exec Platinum/MM, DL Gold/MM, Hilton Diamond, Accor Platinum, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 6,977
My luck continues to hold. I am 4 for 4 as of earlier this week at the DFW checkpoint.
Jan 14, 2012, 10:52 am
#681
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 544
LAS is open as of last week as well.
Does anyone know if LAX has come on line?
Does anyone know if LAX has come on line?
Jan 14, 2012, 11:08 am
#682
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: IND
Programs: AAdvantage Executive Platinum, HHonors Diamond, National Executive
Posts: 1,297
Jan 14, 2012, 12:40 pm
#683
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: JFK, SFO; UAL Lifer Gold; AA EP 3.9 MM; Hertz PC
Posts: 94
Thanks, Stripe. So being "Known" is a synonym for being "Trusted." Good enough for me. I'll have to wait for JFK & etc. to come online.
Jan 14, 2012, 3:54 pm
#685
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: LAX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM
Posts: 2,080
Still not happening as of this morning, but the checkers have stacks of little Pre-Check info cards on their stands and are handing them to people who are eligible. They said "in a few days."
Jan 14, 2012, 8:46 pm
#690
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: London
Programs: AA EXP, SPG Plt
Posts: 2,607
I noticed that there's recognition now in the AA profile section of the website. If you qualify you get an AA trusted traveller logo in your profile for "known traveller". 