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
Mar 12, 2012, 10:56 am
#1457
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
Mar 12, 2012, 4:55 pm
#1458
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Hellsea - NY, NY, USA
Programs: AA EXP, UA 1K, Marriott LT Titanium
Posts: 1,994
Don't bother. As has been widely reported here, and confirmed for me when I spoke to two different TSA agents about it (BP checker at ORD, supervisor at LAX), if you have an international segment anywhere in your itinerary, you will not be eligible for Precheck on any segment of that trip (even domestic to domestic).
Mar 12, 2012, 6:58 pm
#1459
Join Date: Sep 2011
Programs: AA SPG Amex
Posts: 4,644
To answer my own question, didn't (negatively) impact it. Changed to a later flight today out of LAX at the 12hr mark and sailed through TT lane. First time using at LAX and so far 1/1 there and 1/1 at MIA. Hopefully the stats will hold.
Mar 12, 2012, 7:50 pm
#1461
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: AUS
Programs: AA Exec Platinum/MM, DL Gold/MM, Hilton Diamond, Accor Platinum, Hertz Presidents Circle
Posts: 6,977
Mar 12, 2012, 8:05 pm
#1462
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 191
We recently got accepted into the Global Entry program so I'm anxious to see how this affects our success rate for Pre Check..
Mar 13, 2012, 9:46 am
#1463
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: London
Programs: AA EXP, SPG Plt
Posts: 2,607
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To correct the many incorrect posters above it is 100% possible to get LLL on the domestic part of an international itinerary. I'm 2/2 in this circumstance on flights LHR-(domestic)-(domestic)-LHR.
To correct the many incorrect posters above it is 100% possible to get LLL on the domestic part of an international itinerary. I'm 2/2 in this circumstance on flights LHR-(domestic)-(domestic)-LHR.
Mar 13, 2012, 11:07 am
#1464
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: ORD, LAX, LHR
Programs: AA EXP/2MM, Hertz 5*, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 974
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To correct the many incorrect posters above it is 100% possible to get LLL on the domestic part of an international itinerary. I'm 2/2 in this circumstance on flights LHR-(domestic)-(domestic)-LHR.
To correct the many incorrect posters above it is 100% possible to get LLL on the domestic part of an international itinerary. I'm 2/2 in this circumstance on flights LHR-(domestic)-(domestic)-LHR.
Mar 13, 2012, 11:37 am
#1465
Join Date: Nov 2010
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 446
This is interesting. You and several others have now reported clearing domestic legs of international itins, yet prior to the last couple of weeks, there seemed to be universal reports of the opposite occurring. I know many had complained about it. Something seems to have changed recently. Maybe the TSA actually does listen (and read FT)?
Mar 13, 2012, 12:03 pm
#1466
Join Date: Feb 2003
Programs: back to AA PLT, 1.6+MM
Posts: 771
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To correct the many incorrect posters above it is 100% possible to get LLL on the domestic part of an international itinerary. I'm 2/2 in this circumstance on flights LHR-(domestic)-(domestic)-LHR.
To correct the many incorrect posters above it is 100% possible to get LLL on the domestic part of an international itinerary. I'm 2/2 in this circumstance on flights LHR-(domestic)-(domestic)-LHR.
Mar 13, 2012, 12:42 pm
#1467
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LAX
Posts: 6,769
This is interesting. You and several others have now reported clearing domestic legs of international itins, yet prior to the last couple of weeks, there seemed to be universal reports of the opposite occurring. I know many had complained about it. Something seems to have changed recently. Maybe the TSA actually does listen (and read FT)?
) were posting incorrect reports, but there was mention on the TSA page saying it wouldn't work.This is good news!
Mar 13, 2012, 12:57 pm
#1468
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: DFW
Programs: AA (EXP), HH (Diamond), SPG (Platinum), HGP (Diamond), National Car (Exec Elite)
Posts: 153
I'm OK with it, 3 for 3 on Pre-Check (keep in mind I am GE too).
It is interesting to see those that don't get LLL. There is definitely a roll of the eyes. I specifically love those that even ask "Do I get pre-check" after the TSA agent has already ushered them to one of the regular security lines. If he ushered you, you DIDN'T get it. Don't bother asking!! LLL is easy to see at DFW.
Mar 13, 2012, 1:05 pm
#1469
Join Date: Nov 2010
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 446
Yep.. noticed it on Monday am too. So now it's just making the PA line even longer on Monday am than it used to me.
I'm OK with it, 3 for 3 on Pre-Check (keep in mind I am GE too).
It is interesting to see those that don't get LLL. There is definitely a roll of the eyes. I specifically love those that even ask "Do I get pre-check" after the TSA agent has already ushered them to one of the regular security lines. If he ushered you, you DIDN'T get it. Don't bother asking!! LLL is easy to see at DFW.
I'm OK with it, 3 for 3 on Pre-Check (keep in mind I am GE too).
It is interesting to see those that don't get LLL. There is definitely a roll of the eyes. I specifically love those that even ask "Do I get pre-check" after the TSA agent has already ushered them to one of the regular security lines. If he ushered you, you DIDN'T get it. Don't bother asking!! LLL is easy to see at DFW.
Mar 13, 2012, 1:15 pm
#1470
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: DFW
Programs: AA (EXP), HH (Diamond), SPG (Platinum), HGP (Diamond), National Car (Exec Elite)
Posts: 153
Absolutely there will. With the Pre-Check signage, all non-Pre-Check passengers will google (or word will get out) and find out that there is no identifying means on the BP so they can just pretend to be Pre-Check.