The Definitive "Delta - TSA Pre-Check" thread
Apr 12, 2012, 9:50 am
#151
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: NYC
Programs: DL PM, DL MM
Posts: 4,246
As a side note, I have GE and have always been selected, even when flying AA where I have no status anymore. I have even had the machine do the triple beeps at airports that don't have Pre-Check
Apr 12, 2012, 10:28 am
#152
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: ATL
Programs: Delta GM, Marriott Platinum, Hertz 5*
Posts: 2,530
I have tried this in ATL--It said something along the lines of "invalid date" to the TSA agent. I was almost booted out of the line, but produced my hard copy BP (which was not selected for Pre-check) and was sent to the front of the FC/elite line.
Wouldn't try this again, based on the response I got from the agents--almost seemed like they thought I was a terrorist or something!
Wouldn't try this again, based on the response I got from the agents--almost seemed like they thought I was a terrorist or something!
Apr 12, 2012, 10:29 am
#153
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Apr 12, 2012, 12:08 pm
#154
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Northeast US
Programs: DL-PM, 1MM; HH-Gold; Avis First
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I made the huge mistake of complaining at NOT being picked and was selected for attitude re-adjustment body search.
Lasted about eight minutes. They claimed a substance in my carry-on triggered their machine. But no one ever even physically examined it.
Being "randomly" picked over and over for TSA Pre-Check, you have no clue why the computer nullifies it.
NEVER speak about this out loud in the line...unless you enjoy pat-downs.
Lasted about eight minutes. They claimed a substance in my carry-on triggered their machine. But no one ever even physically examined it.
Being "randomly" picked over and over for TSA Pre-Check, you have no clue why the computer nullifies it.
NEVER speak about this out loud in the line...unless you enjoy pat-downs.
Who do I talk to about compensation?
Apr 12, 2012, 12:53 pm
#155
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: MSP
Programs: DL PM
Posts: 27
Does Pre-Check apply for international flights? I was flying out to AMS last week and was told by the screener that I wasn't eligible for pre-check. That was my 7th flight this year and still no pre-check for me. I've GE and have the information in my delta profile since last year.
One of these days ... sigh.
D3hwsu8
One of these days ... sigh.
D3hwsu8
Apr 12, 2012, 1:03 pm
#156
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: ATL
Programs: Delta GM, Marriott Platinum, Hertz 5*
Posts: 2,530
Does Pre-Check apply for international flights? I was flying out to AMS last week and was told by the screener that I wasn't eligible for pre-check. That was my 7th flight this year and still no pre-check for me. I've GE and have the information in my delta profile since last year.
One of these days ... sigh.
D3hwsu8
One of these days ... sigh.
D3hwsu8
However, coming back to the US through ATL, the customs agent allowed her to join me in the GE "baggage recheck line" after I cleared global entry and she did not. (The non-GE line was probably 30+ minutes at that point.)
Apr 12, 2012, 3:03 pm
#157
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: JFK/LGA/EWR
Posts: 1,296
Hmmm.... is there one of those in MSP or did I just miss it?
Apr 12, 2012, 4:58 pm
#158
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 188
Pre-Check and Child 13 and Over
Wife and I are both GM and entered our profile information into Delta.com. When we both get the beloved three beeps, it's wonderful for us and our 2 kids.
When one of us gets selected, I/she take/s the kids and all our carry-ons to the Pre-Check line, while the other heads over to the regular line (with no bags, so it's easier).
Here's the interesting thing. We have been told that once our oldest daughter turns 13 later this year, she will no longer be able to come through with one of us. We've entered her information into the Delta website, but she's never gotten the three beeps. I suspect that it's because she's got no status (with the airline, that is
).
It sounds like our strategy will need to be modified later this year.
Any suggestions as to how we can all stay together if wife and I get selected for Pre-Check? Or, do we just have to get all the enjoyment we can out of her tween years?
When one of us gets selected, I/she take/s the kids and all our carry-ons to the Pre-Check line, while the other heads over to the regular line (with no bags, so it's easier).
Here's the interesting thing. We have been told that once our oldest daughter turns 13 later this year, she will no longer be able to come through with one of us. We've entered her information into the Delta website, but she's never gotten the three beeps. I suspect that it's because she's got no status (with the airline, that is
).It sounds like our strategy will need to be modified later this year.
Any suggestions as to how we can all stay together if wife and I get selected for Pre-Check? Or, do we just have to get all the enjoyment we can out of her tween years?
Apr 12, 2012, 5:01 pm
#159
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: WAS
Programs: AMEX Platinum, Global Entry, Priority Pass, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold
Posts: 1,594
Spend 100 dollars and get your daughter Global Entry. Then she can use PreCheck with you on Delta, and even use it herself when flying on other PreCheck airlines.
Apr 12, 2012, 5:09 pm
#160
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: ATL
Programs: Delta GM, Marriott Platinum, Hertz 5*
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In ATL (until the new international F terminal opens next month), you currently have to claim your checked bags, then recheck them, go through TSA security, and claim your bags (again) on the other side.
If you have global entry, you can bypass the line after you claim your bags the first time and proceed directly to the train after dropping your bags at the second baggage claim. If you don't have global entry, you have to wait in line after you claim your bags to check them the second time through security.
The TSA agent allowed my wife to accompany me after we spent 2-3 minutes trying to divy up our bags, but she made it clear that this is the exception rather than the rule, at least in ATL.
If you have global entry, you can bypass the line after you claim your bags the first time and proceed directly to the train after dropping your bags at the second baggage claim. If you don't have global entry, you have to wait in line after you claim your bags to check them the second time through security.
The TSA agent allowed my wife to accompany me after we spent 2-3 minutes trying to divy up our bags, but she made it clear that this is the exception rather than the rule, at least in ATL.
Apr 12, 2012, 5:24 pm
#161
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Orlando, FL
Programs: Delta GM/1.5MM ~ United Silver ~ Marriott Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 1,434
So, a little help here.
I got the e-mails from DL when they first sent them out but never responded to them - yeah, my stupidity. Deleted the e-mails and I keep a pretty clean deleted folder so I don't have access to any of the e-mails.
What did I need to do to sign up to start using pre-check, other than keeping my secure flight passenger data updated and allowing DL to share the data with tsa?
I heard somebody say that after registering / responding to the initial e-mail that DL sent out that you got a phone call from somebody at TSA who asked you a bunch of questions, etc to get "approved".
thanks
I got the e-mails from DL when they first sent them out but never responded to them - yeah, my stupidity. Deleted the e-mails and I keep a pretty clean deleted folder so I don't have access to any of the e-mails.
What did I need to do to sign up to start using pre-check, other than keeping my secure flight passenger data updated and allowing DL to share the data with tsa?
I heard somebody say that after registering / responding to the initial e-mail that DL sent out that you got a phone call from somebody at TSA who asked you a bunch of questions, etc to get "approved".
thanks
Apr 12, 2012, 5:40 pm
#162
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: JFK/LGA/EWR
Posts: 1,296
In ATL (until the new international F terminal opens next month), you currently have to claim your checked bags, then recheck them, go through TSA security, and claim your bags (again) on the other side.
If you have global entry, you can bypass the line after you claim your bags the first time and proceed directly to the train after dropping your bags at the second baggage claim. If you don't have global entry, you have to wait in line after you claim your bags to check them the second time through security.
The TSA agent allowed my wife to accompany me after we spent 2-3 minutes trying to divy up our bags, but she made it clear that this is the exception rather than the rule, at least in ATL.
If you have global entry, you can bypass the line after you claim your bags the first time and proceed directly to the train after dropping your bags at the second baggage claim. If you don't have global entry, you have to wait in line after you claim your bags to check them the second time through security.
The TSA agent allowed my wife to accompany me after we spent 2-3 minutes trying to divy up our bags, but she made it clear that this is the exception rather than the rule, at least in ATL.
Apr 12, 2012, 5:45 pm
#163
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: ATL/TPA
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Posts: 362
They don't know. When your BP is scanned at the pre-check station, if it does an extra beep or two, you have been selected and you are directed to the Pre-Check line. If not, then you are directed to the other lines. At least, that's how it works at ATL
Something is embedded in the bar code on your BP if you've been selected--it's nothing you can tell from looking at it.
I encourage everyone to check their "profile--about me--secure flight pax data"--to make sure the info is accurate. Then check each of your existing reservations to see if it is entered there correctly--you must check a minimum of 72 hours before flying. Also, verify that you have checked the box consenting to the info being shared with the TSA.
The system works great--I love it.
Something is embedded in the bar code on your BP if you've been selected--it's nothing you can tell from looking at it.
I encourage everyone to check their "profile--about me--secure flight pax data"--to make sure the info is accurate. Then check each of your existing reservations to see if it is entered there correctly--you must check a minimum of 72 hours before flying. Also, verify that you have checked the box consenting to the info being shared with the TSA.
The system works great--I love it.
As one of the Monday AM Medallions @ ATL, thanks for your concise explanation. Like another upthread, I have come to use the North security exclusively. Normally try to get thru before 6:15A, this past Monday was a little later and got caught in the 6:30A crowd (plus the returning spring breakers)...anyway, got to the scanner and got the 3 beeps. TSA explained that I could go thru the Pre on T South. My question is, as there is always the chance that I am not selected, how are the logistics for getting in the "regular" Medallion line. Obviously you can't cut in...do you have to take the Walk of Shame to the end of another line?
Apr 12, 2012, 6:32 pm
#164
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: WAS
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Absolutely not. All you need to do is share the data and update your Secure Flight. The TSA never calls or interviews.
Apr 12, 2012, 10:42 pm
#165
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Atlanta & San Francisco
Programs: DL 2MM DM & My Wife is a DL 3MM DM
Posts: 2,784
runner,
As one of the Monday AM Medallions @ ATL, thanks for your concise explanation. Like another upthread, I have come to use the North security exclusively. Normally try to get thru before 6:15A, this past Monday was a little later and got caught in the 6:30A crowd (plus the returning spring breakers)...anyway, got to the scanner and got the 3 beeps. TSA explained that I could go thru the Pre on T South. My question is, as there is always the chance that I am not selected, how are the logistics for getting in the "regular" Medallion line. Obviously you can't cut in...do you have to take the Walk of Shame to the end of another line?
As one of the Monday AM Medallions @ ATL, thanks for your concise explanation. Like another upthread, I have come to use the North security exclusively. Normally try to get thru before 6:15A, this past Monday was a little later and got caught in the 6:30A crowd (plus the returning spring breakers)...anyway, got to the scanner and got the 3 beeps. TSA explained that I could go thru the Pre on T South. My question is, as there is always the chance that I am not selected, how are the logistics for getting in the "regular" Medallion line. Obviously you can't cut in...do you have to take the Walk of Shame to the end of another line?