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
Jan 21, 2012, 3:03 pm
#841
Join Date: Nov 2011
Programs: AA EXP, 3MM AA, Admirals Club
Posts: 461
So glad you straightened that out.
oh, wait...From aa.com
What is the new pilot program AA Known Traveler?
Known Traveler (KT) is a pilot program began October 4, 2011 Right now AA is participating with the TSA in the program at MIA at the D2 checkpoint, DFW airport in Terminal C, checkpoint C30. The program also includes members of the governments trusted traveler programs (NEXUS, Global Entry, and SENTRI) to be a part of an expedited screening process.
oh, wait...From aa.com
What is the new pilot program AA Known Traveler?
Known Traveler (KT) is a pilot program began October 4, 2011 Right now AA is participating with the TSA in the program at MIA at the D2 checkpoint, DFW airport in Terminal C, checkpoint C30. The program also includes members of the governments trusted traveler programs (NEXUS, Global Entry, and SENTRI) to be a part of an expedited screening process.
Jan 21, 2012, 6:22 pm
#843
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Jan 21, 2012, 8:19 pm
#845
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: AA (EP), Hilton (Diamond), Marriott Bonvoy (Titanium)
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I happened to read the AAirMail that just arrived, and noticed the "TSA Pre-check" box at the bottom, I clicked it and noticed a couple of things:
First, it jumped out at me that it says it is now active at LAX "Terminal A, checkpoint A11 and A12." I figure they meant to say T4 4A.
Second, and more interesting, it says your BP barcode encodes that you are Pre-check eligible, and if so, a decision is made flight-by-flight to send you to expedited or regular screening. So, this implies that the BP itself doesn't encode the expedited/regular, which would make sense, since otherwise someone who wanted to know could use a barcode scanner on a mobile device to find out.
Also, it said only those flying domestic were eligible. That is very interesting.
First, it jumped out at me that it says it is now active at LAX "Terminal A, checkpoint A11 and A12." I figure they meant to say T4 4A.
Second, and more interesting, it says your BP barcode encodes that you are Pre-check eligible, and if so, a decision is made flight-by-flight to send you to expedited or regular screening. So, this implies that the BP itself doesn't encode the expedited/regular, which would make sense, since otherwise someone who wanted to know could use a barcode scanner on a mobile device to find out.
Also, it said only those flying domestic were eligible. That is very interesting.
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Jan 22, 2012, 8:53 am
#847
Join Date: May 2010
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JFK
:They were very clear about telling me that there would be random full checks but I figure that any time you get through without screening is a good day
One question - does this apply to International or just Domestic travel in JFK
Thanks
Jan 22, 2012, 10:29 am
#848
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Jan 22, 2012, 10:41 am
#849
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: New York, NY
Programs: AA EXP; SPG Gold; Hyatt Platinum; Amex Platinum; Meaningless to Everyone Else
Posts: 253
Yesterday morning got sent to Pre-Check at LAX and this morning they were so bored that the guys were just asking for your BP so they could scan it to see if you were eligible. I joked and said I think I'm a lucky winner and they were so happy that someone could use it! Can't wait for this to debut at JFK!
Jan 22, 2012, 10:54 am
#850
Join Date: Sep 1999
Programs: AA EXP, SPG PLT, Hyatt DIA, Hilton GLD
Posts: 974
Also used at at LAX this week. Shoes kept on; laptop was still in my bag and no waiting in line. The agents were also extremely polite. This almost had a more positive impact on my day than my upgrade did.
It really makes a huge difference given the day to day alternative of lines, barking TSA agents, nude o scopes and shoes off, laptop out routine. I can't wait for this to be expanded.
It really makes a huge difference given the day to day alternative of lines, barking TSA agents, nude o scopes and shoes off, laptop out routine. I can't wait for this to be expanded.
Jan 22, 2012, 11:03 am
#851
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Location: Long Island, NY
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PLEASE TELL ME THIS IS TRUE!!! I tried this in LA yesterday and it was so easy, I nearly stroked out!! The TSA guy actually put my bag on the belt for me.
They were very clear about telling me that there would be random full checks but I figure that any time you get through without screening is a good day
One question - does this apply to International or just Domestic travel in JFK
Thanks
They were very clear about telling me that there would be random full checks but I figure that any time you get through without screening is a good day
One question - does this apply to International or just Domestic travel in JFK
Thanks
It is true. I was through JFK on Thursday and asked. I posted above that the TSA person said it would be there sooner than we think and it would be in the premium area. Not sure if just domestic or int'l too - we will just have to wait and see.
Jan 22, 2012, 11:06 am
#852
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I might bow down and kiss the marble floor when TT arrives at JFK T8. Just think, no longer standing in back of someone that has no clue what to do and a TSA barking at them.
Jan 22, 2012, 11:53 am
#853
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Perhaps there's also similar multiple names for the checkpoints? Who came up with the 4A, 4B, names, are those official, or FT talk?
Ie, when they scan my LAX-DFW boarding pass (and that boarding pass only), can they see if I'm connecting to an international flight at DFW? (Given that AA only flies nonstop from LAX to about 3 overseas cities, most of my all-AA-metal flights overseas involve connections in another AA hub.)
Btw, I'm confused about "try". Is it because I so far only traveled on a Saturday?
This Saturday morning, there was a reasonably small line at A4, and no one was pre-screening who could get in that line, and I was the only person of a dozen or so who got LLLL'd. So at A4, at least on that Saturday morning, I don't see any concept of "try", you just show up A4 and it either does "LLLL' or it doesn't. (Or do you mean that you asked why you didn't get "LLL" and then they explained it?)
Jan 22, 2012, 11:58 am
#854
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(I've used TT, obtained via NEXUS, successfully at JFK T8 back in September, to zoom through Immigration/Custioms. That's what TT itself is for. Its secondary function is to qualify you for KT.)
Jan 22, 2012, 12:04 pm
#855
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In response to many others, I have found it impossible to predict the length of the immigration lines. For 20 years, now, I have taken the exact same LAX-LHR and LHR-LAX flights every year.
Sometimes I find the immigration queue packed with people. Sometimes it's almost empty. Same time, same place, same flight. It is totally unpredictable.
Sometimes I find the immigration queue packed with people. Sometimes it's almost empty. Same time, same place, same flight. It is totally unpredictable.
Basically, it's often (usually?) when another flight, especially a Qantas flight, has just dumped its entire passenger load into there right before you arrived. That requires knowing when Qantas flights actually are arriving that day (not just when they're scheduled).