New TSA Trusted Traveller Program Test w/DL and AA
Jul 14, 2011, 3:37 pm
#1
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New TSA Trusted Traveller Program Test w/DL and AA
Just received this email from DL:
Dear pbjag
We want to keep you - one of our most frequent flyers - up to date on the latest information from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
As you may have heard, TSA will be conducting a number of trials this fall that test modified screening procedures for some passengers traveling through select security checkpoints within the U.S. We will be cooperating with TSA as they begin a trial in our Atlanta and Detroit hubs at select checkpoints.
During the first phase of testing, certain frequent fliers and members of Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Global Entry, SENTRI, and NEXUS Trusted Traveler programs who are U.S. citizens will be eligible to participate in this trial which could qualify them for expedited screening.
TSA will determine eligibility for inclusion in the trial on a per-flight-segment basis and does not guarantee that you would receive expedited screening on future travel. To be considered, you will be required to opt in for this trial. Details on the opt-in process will follow in future communications.
We appreciate your patience while TSA tests these adjustments to their screening process that ultimately may expedite the screening for airline passengers and improve your travel experience.
For more information and the latest updates, please visit tsa.gov.
This article: http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/07/14...sted.traveler/ indicates the program will be tested with DL in DTW and ATL
Dear pbjag
We want to keep you - one of our most frequent flyers - up to date on the latest information from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
As you may have heard, TSA will be conducting a number of trials this fall that test modified screening procedures for some passengers traveling through select security checkpoints within the U.S. We will be cooperating with TSA as they begin a trial in our Atlanta and Detroit hubs at select checkpoints.
During the first phase of testing, certain frequent fliers and members of Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Global Entry, SENTRI, and NEXUS Trusted Traveler programs who are U.S. citizens will be eligible to participate in this trial which could qualify them for expedited screening.
TSA will determine eligibility for inclusion in the trial on a per-flight-segment basis and does not guarantee that you would receive expedited screening on future travel. To be considered, you will be required to opt in for this trial. Details on the opt-in process will follow in future communications.
We appreciate your patience while TSA tests these adjustments to their screening process that ultimately may expedite the screening for airline passengers and improve your travel experience.
For more information and the latest updates, please visit tsa.gov.
This article: http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/07/14...sted.traveler/ indicates the program will be tested with DL in DTW and ATL
Last edited by pbjag; Jul 14, 2011 at 3:44 pm
Jul 14, 2011, 3:48 pm
#2
Join Date: Aug 2000
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I have GE and would sign on if they would test small markets like OKC.
Edited to say I got the email as well but didn't think that meant anything.
Edited to say I got the email as well but didn't think that meant anything.
Last edited by Xeno; Jul 15, 2011 at 6:02 am
Jul 14, 2011, 4:00 pm
#4
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This is the first announcement from the TSA that I have ever been pleased about. I have GE, but my home airport unfortunately does not. Still be great to be eligible in the airports which do.
Last edited by pbjag; Jul 14, 2011 at 5:00 pm
Jul 14, 2011, 4:06 pm
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Jul 14, 2011, 4:23 pm
#8
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Got the same email. Wonderful news. For those of you who are thinking about Global Entry, you probably want to apply ASAP. Earlier in the year processing time for the background checks were as short as a week. AMEX Platinum came out with a benefit around Mar/Apr to credit back the $100 application fee and it seems like there was a spike in applications. My wife and I applied in April and our background checks took close to a month. With this new program, I could definitely see another jump in applications, lengthening the processing times and waits for appointments. For more info on the application process and other details this thread is a good place to look:
Is Global Entry worthwhile?
Is Global Entry worthwhile?
Jul 14, 2011, 4:29 pm
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Jul 14, 2011, 4:37 pm
#11
Join Date: Oct 2003
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Also got the note from Delta.
I have NEXUS already, DTW is my base - I am opt'ing in
I wonder what "expedited screening" really is going to be. My wish list:
1. get to keep shoes on
2. don't have to take laptop out of bag
3. don't have to take liquids out of bag
4. no nude-o-scan
Basically, just set you roller bag and briefcase on the x-ray, walk thought the metal detector and grab your stuff on the other side and go.
I have NEXUS already, DTW is my base - I am opt'ing in
I wonder what "expedited screening" really is going to be. My wish list:
1. get to keep shoes on
2. don't have to take laptop out of bag
3. don't have to take liquids out of bag
4. no nude-o-scan
Basically, just set you roller bag and briefcase on the x-ray, walk thought the metal detector and grab your stuff on the other side and go.
Jul 14, 2011, 4:52 pm
#12
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Location: Bye Delta
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We've been conditioned to think of long, intrusive security procedures as normal. While still detestable, at least the status quo with little chance of it going away. That's why when we see something like this come along it seems so appealing... but biometrics are an intrusion equally as dangerous as suspicionless searches, body scans, pat-downs, etc... and perhaps even more dangerous in my opinion.
Jul 14, 2011, 5:07 pm
#13
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We've been conditioned to think of long, intrusive security procedures as normal. While still detestable, at least the status quo with little chance of it going away. That's why when we see something like this come along it seems so appealing... but biometrics are an intrusion equally as dangerous as suspicionless searches, body scans, pat-downs, etc... and perhaps even more dangerous in my opinion.
