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
Oct 20, 2012, 1:49 pm
#3136
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Texas
Programs: UA, AA, DL, BA, Marriott, Hilton, Accor, Hyatt
Posts: 1,290
I take it you've not tried DFW on a Monday morning. I had to wait about 50 minutes once to get to the front of the line (before being directed to the empty PreCheck lane). Even if they don't go for a dedicated PreCheck lane it would be good if they could walk along the regular PA lane when it's over a certain length, scan peoples BPs and pullout PreCheck-eligibles.
Oct 20, 2012, 4:32 pm
#3137
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 2,342
I have another question for you guys...what device/app are you using to scan your boarding passes to check for the 3 that determines whether it will scan LLL?
Oct 20, 2012, 5:31 pm
#3138
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: LAX
Programs: AA EXP, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 102
I use an Android app conveniently called "barcode scanner" by a developer called Manatee. Not sure if it's available for iPhone. There are others listed upthread.
Oct 20, 2012, 8:27 pm
#3139
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: MIA/LAS
Programs: AA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Starwood PLT
Posts: 572
Oct 20, 2012, 9:51 pm
#3140
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 49
TSA Expedited Screening & Global Entry
Pardon me if this has been answered previously. I was unable to find an answer in this lengthy thread.
For the past year I have had PreCheck through the American Airlines TSA Expedited Screening Pilot Program. PreCheck works well for me. I do not want to do anything that upsets my success rate.
Is there any advantage in entering my new Global Entry membership number next to Known Traveler ID in my AA profile? Will that hinder my PreCheck success?
For the past year I have had PreCheck through the American Airlines TSA Expedited Screening Pilot Program. PreCheck works well for me. I do not want to do anything that upsets my success rate.
Is there any advantage in entering my new Global Entry membership number next to Known Traveler ID in my AA profile? Will that hinder my PreCheck success?
Oct 20, 2012, 11:50 pm
#3141
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Seattle
Programs: AS MVPG 75K
Posts: 2,574
If anyone established members are interested PM me and I'll add you to the group.
Oct 21, 2012, 4:49 am
#3142
Join Date: May 2006
Location: PMD
Programs: UA*G, NW, AA-G. WR-P, HH-G, IHG-S, ALL. TT-GE.
Posts: 2,911
PreCheck success at ATL (GE, no status)
No AA status, redeeming ATL-DFW-ELP-LAX. PASSID on AA profile. Shuttling between two airport-area hotels yesterday evening and decided to self check-in and print BPs in the counter area. Asked agent who said, "We don't have PreCheck here." Went to the south side PreCheck line anyway, and heard six beeps in total. (Three just to enter the line, another three at the TDC.)
Oct 21, 2012, 11:29 am
#3143
Join Date: Nov 2010
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 446
Just went through the new precheck lane at DEN. Even though they have a sign up on the north side security line, currently only the south side is setup for precheck (entering at the north side will just let you use the first class lane). It's setup as a totally separate line from the normal ID check, so it should be a big help during peak travel times (unlike many other airports that have the precheck merged in with the priority line such as DFW).
Oct 21, 2012, 11:31 am
#3144
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: NYC
Posts: 27,234
I use an Android app conveniently called "barcode scanner" by a developer called Manatee. Not sure if it's available for iPhone. There are others listed upthread.
This website worked, but I had to print the BP to PDF and upload it from my PC.
http://online-barcode-reader.inliteresearch.com/
Well, I think it worked - will find out later today for sure. :-)
Oct 21, 2012, 8:34 pm
#3145
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: LAX
Programs: AA EXP, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 102
Manatee is available for iOS but I haven't gotten it to work for AA. I did get it to recognize something, but it wasn't remotely the information that should have been in it.
This website worked, but I had to print the BP to PDF and upload it from my PC.
http://online-barcode-reader.inliteresearch.com/
Well, I think it worked - will find out later today for sure. :-)
This website worked, but I had to print the BP to PDF and upload it from my PC.
http://online-barcode-reader.inliteresearch.com/
Well, I think it worked - will find out later today for sure. :-)
Oct 21, 2012, 9:10 pm
#3146
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: South Florida
Programs: AA LTG (EXP), Hilton Silver (Dia), Marriott LTP (PP), SPG LTG (P) > MPG LTPP
Posts: 11,329
I pull up the BP on my laptop and zoom in to get Manatee on my Android to read the bar code.
Oct 21, 2012, 9:20 pm
#3147
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 1999
Posts: 12,097
Oct 21, 2012, 10:37 pm
#3148
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: NYC
Posts: 27,234
This website worked, but I had to print the BP to PDF and upload it from my PC.
http://online-barcode-reader.inliteresearch.com/
Well, I think it worked - will find out later today for sure. :-)
http://online-barcode-reader.inliteresearch.com/
Well, I think it worked - will find out later today for sure. :-)
Oct 21, 2012, 11:28 pm
#3149
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: AA (EP), Hilton (Diamond), Marriott Bonvoy (Titanium)
Posts: 8,937
No AA status, redeeming ATL-DFW-ELP-LAX. PASSID on AA profile. Shuttling between two airport-area hotels yesterday evening and decided to self check-in and print BPs in the counter area. Asked agent who said, "We don't have PreCheck here." Went to the south side PreCheck line anyway, and heard six beeps in total. (Three just to enter the line, another three at the TDC.)
(This would match other reports upthread, BTW.)
If you're using you laptop, you might as well directly upload the pdf from the email to http://online-barcode-reader.inliteresearch.com/ (select PDF 417)
Oct 22, 2012, 3:06 am
#3150
Join Date: May 2012
Location: ATL
Programs: AA PLT, DL
Posts: 309
I use this app on my android phone. I have tried scanning past AA boarding passes and it worked perfectly.