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Sep 4, 2013, 11:49 am

#31

ND76

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I was a bit disappointed that there was no pre-check at the security checkpoint between the customs exit and Terminals E-F at ATL (I was on DL9, the afternoon LHR-ATL flight, last Thursday 8/29, connecting on to DCA). In fact, they were using the full-blown nude-o-scope requiring pax to get everything out of their pockets, take their belts and shoes off, and laptops out.

Interestingly, I forgot to take my plastic bag of toiletries out of my carry on, and TSA didn't make me re-scan them.

Sep 4, 2013, 11:58 am

#32

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rwoman

I'm confused or missed something...

I know the North and South checkpoints at ATL have Pre-Check. Is it also located in the F Terminal, presumably upstairs since recent posts state there is no Pre-Check downstairs after clearing customs.

To further clarify, there is generally nothing that prevents an ATL groundside pax from using either of the 2 terminals (North/South or F), regardless of the flight being international vs. domestic.

For now, only the domestic terminal has Pre-Check.

There used to a rule (TSA, nothing to do with ATL security lines) that int pax would never get Pre-Ccheck, but that was recently changed such that now even with an international flight pre is available.

Slightly OT, the one exception to the rule about using either terminal would be if the airline only has ticketing and baggage check in one place, and the pax needs such.

Sep 4, 2013, 12:08 pm

#33

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMadBrewer

Does any airport have PreCheck for arriving international passengers? Haven't seen it in ATL (as you said) nor DTW, my only two ports of entry this year. (Not avoiding MSP, just hasn't worked out. Am avoiding JFK

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At MSP it's easy for arriving international passengers to make a slight detour to exit to baggage claim and then return upstairs to the regular PreCheck area. Something similar could be done at DTW.

Sep 4, 2013, 2:23 pm

#34

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Yes, if the boarding pass shows PreCheck you can use PreCheck but don't go the international terminal. Check In at the Domestic Terminal and take the plane train (or Delta VIP Select Porsche) to terminal E/F.

Apr 2, 2014, 7:59 am

#35

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I haven't seen this news posted anywhere: there's now a Pre line at the International Terminal (Concourse F check in) at ATL: http://www.ajc.com/news/business/tsa...erminal/nfQFw/

I was able to partake of this last Saturday, which made for a nice surprise.

Apr 2, 2014, 12:51 pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mmichael453

Excellent news!

I'm wondering if the line there will be shorter than on the domestic side, which I've seen snake all the way down the S terminal hallway at times. That could make me start asking for dropoffs at the int'l terminal even for domestic flights.

Apr 2, 2014, 2:08 pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mmichael453

^ Very good news! Thanks.

Apr 2, 2014, 5:26 pm

#38

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Pre-check is a welcome addition to the International Terminal. I will probably now start parking in the International Park & Ride garage and go through security at F, even for domestic flights.

Apr 2, 2014, 11:18 pm

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Does anyone know the hours for the F PreCheck? It might be useful when you arrive internationally, especially with no checked luggage, to pretend to exit, go upstairs, and use PreCheck to re-enter TSA security.

Note that if you've checked in overseas, reprinting your boarding pass for the domestic connection upon arrival can result in the PreCheck designation on the boarding pass, although you might have to go upstairs to find a kiosk to do this.