The Definitive "Delta - TSA Pre-Check" thread
Aug 29, 2012, 2:35 pm
#693
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: MA
Programs: DL DM/2MM Marriott Platinum, HH Diamond,
Posts: 8,906
The wife and I ( DM and PM) are GE enrolled, and we got to try it at Logan the other day. A long lecture on how just because the green light came on this time, that doesn't mean it will come on next time etc. And one of you might be OK and the other denied etc.
But what a pleasure... shoes on, belts on, wallet in pocket, computer in bag, and the wife even kept her light jacket on through the metal detector.
But what a pleasure... shoes on, belts on, wallet in pocket, computer in bag, and the wife even kept her light jacket on through the metal detector.
Aug 30, 2012, 11:23 pm
#694
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: So Cal
Programs: UA Gold/0.744MM, WN AL, Hyatt Diamond, MR Scum, Hertz PC, National Exec, Avis PC
Posts: 5,561
Finally got my first PreCheck experience at SLC today. Normally a UA flyer and my normal airports are not PreCheck ready yet, but flew DL SNA-SLC-SNA today (same day turn). Walked up to the standalone scanner they have by the PreCheck entrance, crossed my fingers, and got the blessed triple beep. Got thru in about 30 seconds along with 2 other people. A coworker who had to go in the regular line took about 13 minutes longer and there was basically no line (unlike when I arrived this morning and they looked horrendous). Since I have no DL status, it is because of my GE membership (PassID is in my DL profile).
Note that there is NO description of what to do with the scanner or what you should be looking for to know to go into the PreCheck lane (and no one standing by the scanner). I only knew about the triple beep and LLL because of FT.
Note that there is NO description of what to do with the scanner or what you should be looking for to know to go into the PreCheck lane (and no one standing by the scanner). I only knew about the triple beep and LLL because of FT.
Aug 31, 2012, 1:08 pm
#696
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Northeast US
Programs: DL-PM, 1MM; HH-Gold; Avis First
Posts: 379
My home airport does not (yet) have Pre-Check, but I was fortunate to stroll right through at LAX yesterday. And the upgrade on the redeye made it a solid two-for-two day...(Only wish LAX T5 and T6 had better food options, but that's another thread altogether.) I'm 3 for 4 at Pre-Check this year--DM only, no GE, no Nexus.
Aug 31, 2012, 2:56 pm
#697
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Toledo, OH
Programs: Delta DM & MM, Hilton DM, Marriott gold, Hyatt Globalist, Alaska 75K, Wyndham Diamond,
Posts: 15,398
Missed it for the first time ever from DTW last night. I had originally planned on going to MSY and when the flight was cancelled, bought a LAX ticket on Weds. Not sure if it was because I cancelled a ticket and bought this one only a day out or if I have just been lucky in the past. Hopefully I get it going back from LAX sunday
Aug 31, 2012, 4:37 pm
#700
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: KUL/TPA/OTP
Programs: UA1k, DL
Posts: 3,138
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I'm a nobody in terms of status nor do I hold GE, etc. Have had pre check my last three trips this month. Hoping for it again tomorrow
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I'm a nobody in terms of status nor do I hold GE, etc. Have had pre check my last three trips this month. Hoping for it again tomorrow
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Aug 31, 2012, 10:44 pm
#701
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: ATL
Programs: Delta GM, Marriott Platinum, Hertz 5*
Posts: 2,530
Were you PM last year? If so, I'm starting to think that Delta doesn't take people off the list when their status drops. I also wonder how often they add names to the list, as reaching GM last year made no difference.
Sep 1, 2012, 3:25 am
#702
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: KUL/TPA/OTP
Programs: UA1k, DL
Posts: 3,138
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Sep 1, 2012, 10:57 am
#704
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Toledo, OH
Programs: Delta DM & MM, Hilton DM, Marriott gold, Hyatt Globalist, Alaska 75K, Wyndham Diamond,
Posts: 15,398
It is my understanding the people eligible were anyone with GE or Nexus or PM or DM members. I was told if I lost my PM status I would still be on the list to use precheck. If someone reaches PM for the first time this year, I am not sure how it is handled as far as being able to use precheck.
Sep 1, 2012, 6:03 pm
#705
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Minneapolis
Programs: Delta Gold
Posts: 622
My 4-year-old goes through the expert traveler lane with me. He carries no computer or liquids, no need to remove a belt or watch or shoes--just toss the backpack of Hot Wheels on to the conveyor and he's good to go. Plus if there's a body scanner we get to bypass it for the regular metal detector. He's efficient.