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
Aug 18, 2011, 6:55 pm
#106
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: DCA's home, AA hubs and spokes are where you'll usually find me
Programs: AA EXP, SPG Plat
Posts: 367
Hmm, didn't get it
I didn't get it either and I'm EXP and have GE . . .and fly through DFW weekly. Guess I'll have to wait and see what happens like everyone else (darn!).
Aug 18, 2011, 7:18 pm
#107
Join Date: Mar 2007
Programs: AA 1MM
Posts: 3,182
Didn't sound like GE members needed to receive a special invite, the invite part looked to me to be for the non-GE frequent flyers only. Thinking of signing up for GE just because of this (especially since Amex will pay for it). YMMV.
Aug 19, 2011, 11:41 am
#108
Moderator: Alaska Mileage Plan
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 12,319
Since it is a test program limited to a few airports, I suspect that the early users, selected from local elites and GEs, will be invited.
Aug 19, 2011, 11:58 am
#109
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Hotlanta.
Programs: I've gone underground!
Posts: 4,604
Q. What do participants need to do?
A. Members of CBP’s Global Entry program are assigned a participant ID. To participate in TSA’s pilot program, these passengers must place their CBP participant ID in the ‘Known Traveler Number’ field while booking their reservations. That number is then passed to TSA’s Secure Flight system and taken into consideration during the pre-screening processing.
A. Members of CBP’s Global Entry program are assigned a participant ID. To participate in TSA’s pilot program, these passengers must place their CBP participant ID in the ‘Known Traveler Number’ field while booking their reservations. That number is then passed to TSA’s Secure Flight system and taken into consideration during the pre-screening processing.
Aug 19, 2011, 12:12 pm
#110
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: MIA
Programs: AA EXP 1MM+, A3 GLD
Posts: 214
Yesterday at MIA, the TSA checkpoint was already equipped with working scanners to validate BPs, these were not there a few weeks ago, this certainly indicates that AA and MIA are already preparing for the implementation of the pilot.
Aug 19, 2011, 12:40 pm
#111
Moderator: Alaska Mileage Plan
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 12,319
At Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airports, certain frequent fliers from Delta Air Lines and certain members of CBP’s Trusted Traveler programs who are U.S. citizens and who are also flying on Delta will be eligible to participate in the pilot.
At Miami International and Dallas Fort Worth International airports, certain frequent fliers from American Airlines and certain members of CBP’s Trusted Traveler programs who are U.S. citizens and who are also flying on American will be eligible.
At Miami International and Dallas Fort Worth International airports, certain frequent fliers from American Airlines and certain members of CBP’s Trusted Traveler programs who are U.S. citizens and who are also flying on American will be eligible.
Last edited by dayone; Aug 19, 2011 at 12:46 pm Reason: Clarity.
Aug 19, 2011, 2:15 pm
#112
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2002
Location: NYC, USA
Programs: AA EXP 3MM, Lifetime Platinum, Marriott Titanium, HH Gold
Posts: 10,968
I read it a little differently than you did (emphasis mine):
At Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airports, certain frequent fliers from Delta Air Lines and certain members of CBP’s Trusted Traveler programs who are U.S. citizens and who are also flying on Delta will be eligible to participate in the pilot.
At Miami International and Dallas Fort Worth International airports, certain frequent fliers from American Airlines and certain members of CBP’s Trusted Traveler programs who are U.S. citizens and who are also flying on American will be eligible.
At Miami International and Dallas Fort Worth International airports, certain frequent fliers from American Airlines and certain members of CBP’s Trusted Traveler programs who are U.S. citizens and who are also flying on American will be eligible.
I believe that the qualifier "certain" in the parts of the sentences you emphasized refers not to being invited, but instead to two criteria:
1) must be "certain" Trusted Traveler program members who are US citizens (so NEXUS Canadian members and GE/SENTRI Mexican members would not be eligible, even though they are Trusted Traveler program members)
2) must be flying on the appropriate airline (DL at ATL, AA at DFW), so if you were flying another airline you would not be eligible even if you also were a GE member and US citizen
Does that make sense?
Aug 19, 2011, 2:50 pm
#113
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: NYC
Programs: AS MVP Gold, BA Silver, AA Gold, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 1,619
Aug 19, 2011, 3:33 pm
#114
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LAX
Posts: 6,769
I think more information will be provided as the pilot program's introduction draws near.
Aug 19, 2011, 4:02 pm
#115
Moderator: Alaska Mileage Plan
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 12,319
I believe that the qualifier "certain" in the parts of the sentences you emphasized refers not to being invited, but instead to two criteria:
1) must be "certain" Trusted Traveler program members who are US citizens (so NEXUS Canadian members and GE/SENTRI Mexican members would not be eligible, even though they are Trusted Traveler program members)
2) must be flying on the appropriate airline (DL at ATL, AA at DFW), so if you were flying another airline you would not be eligible even if you also were a GE member and US citizen
Does that make sense?
1) must be "certain" Trusted Traveler program members who are US citizens (so NEXUS Canadian members and GE/SENTRI Mexican members would not be eligible, even though they are Trusted Traveler program members)
2) must be flying on the appropriate airline (DL at ATL, AA at DFW), so if you were flying another airline you would not be eligible even if you also were a GE member and US citizen
Does that make sense?
Since this program requires coordination among two government agencies and two airlines, we'll know more later rather than sooner. Until then, I'm going to hold to my belief that this program will be limited and rolled out slowly and selectively.
Aug 20, 2011, 11:14 am
#116
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 5,630
Trusted Traveler - AA profile
Delta recently added the capability to add Trusted Travel ID info (number) to the customer profile info.
Anyone know when/if AA will add the capability?
Anyone know when/if AA will add the capability?
Aug 20, 2011, 2:18 pm
#117
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 187
Since TSA hasn't assigned these numbers yet, AA still has some time to add to this feature.
Aug 20, 2011, 3:18 pm
#118
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 1999
Posts: 12,097
The OP has a good question; these numbers are needed for the trial that the TSA is doing with DL and AA (at DFW and MIA for the latter). AA's IT dept. is far from being the leader it was in the 90s, so we probably have to wait a bit for this to happen.
Aug 20, 2011, 3:38 pm
#119
Moderator: Alaska Mileage Plan
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 12,319
The Trusted Traveler Program requires a CBP "Participant ID." Do Global Entry, Nexus, Sentri and Fast all share a common current number than can be used or will a new number be assigned?
Aug 20, 2011, 3:51 pm
#120
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Hotlanta.
Programs: I've gone underground!
Posts: 4,604