Precheck
Feb 16, 2017 | 8:09 pm
#16
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Somewhere
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This just posted on Emirates US website:
https://www.emirates.com/english/pla...ed_states.aspx
LAX and FLL are the only US airports not listed... but I will try anyway, and use the T4 connector (maybe even the downstairs Int'l Arrivals transfer checkpoint).
To provide customers with a seamless travel experience, we’ve joined with the Transport Security Administration (TSA) to offer fast track screening when flying from the United States – so you can speed through security without removing your shoes, laptops, liquids, belts and light jackets.
The Department of Homeland security charges USD 85 for the service which covers a period of five years. In order to apply, customers must meet TSA security regulations. Once you have applied, the process will take two - three weeks.
Currently the TSA pre-flight screening is available to our customers when departing from the following USA airports:
New York (JFK)
Houston (IAH)
Washington (IAD)
San Francisco (SFO)
Seattle (SEA)
Chicago (ORD)
Orlando (MCO)
Dallas (DFW)
Boston (BOS)
The Department of Homeland security charges USD 85 for the service which covers a period of five years. In order to apply, customers must meet TSA security regulations. Once you have applied, the process will take two - three weeks.
Currently the TSA pre-flight screening is available to our customers when departing from the following USA airports:
New York (JFK)
Houston (IAH)
Washington (IAD)
San Francisco (SFO)
Seattle (SEA)
Chicago (ORD)
Orlando (MCO)
Dallas (DFW)
Boston (BOS)
LAX and FLL are the only US airports not listed... but I will try anyway, and use the T4 connector (maybe even the downstairs Int'l Arrivals transfer checkpoint).
Feb 17, 2017 | 3:10 pm
#18
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Somewhere
Programs: Bottom of the barrel, have to pay for bags.
Posts: 954
Then again, I could be wrong.
Always worth trying to add your KTN and using the T4 connector or domestic connections checkpoint downstairs at TBIT.
Feb 18, 2017 | 7:49 am
#19
Join Date: Jun 2005
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Flew back from SEA three days ago. Did online check-in and entered my KTN in the box provided (I have a UK passport with Global Entry)
Went to the desk to check-in and asked if she had my number for TSE-PRE and she confirmed it was all there and BP duly printed (with TSE-PRE on the BP too)
Went down the TSE-PRE line and the TSA agent was smiling with glee and about to tell me off seeing a UK passport with an Emirates BP. Just ignored her as she first told me I was in the wrong queue and then said ...never mind (as she looked at my BP)..... I just hate it when they suppose you have no clue
-Bottom line, enter your KTN during online checkin and all works just fine for TSE-PRE
Went to the desk to check-in and asked if she had my number for TSE-PRE and she confirmed it was all there and BP duly printed (with TSE-PRE on the BP too)
Went down the TSE-PRE line and the TSA agent was smiling with glee and about to tell me off seeing a UK passport with an Emirates BP. Just ignored her as she first told me I was in the wrong queue and then said ...never mind (as she looked at my BP)..... I just hate it when they suppose you have no clue
-Bottom line, enter your KTN during online checkin and all works just fine for TSE-PRE
Mar 4, 2017 | 2:04 am
#20
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Somewhere
Programs: Bottom of the barrel, have to pay for bags.
Posts: 954
LAX Precheck Test - FAIL
So I checked in at LAX and gave them my KTN and the supervisor informed me that they didn't have a Precheck line, but that they would try. They put my KTN in and *BOOM* it worked, spit out a Precheck boarding pass.
I went over to the T4 (American) Precheck line and it didn't scan
It said "INVALID BARCODE FORMAT" on the barcode reader, so apparently there is something not right about how the barcode is generated for LAX- probably not tested by Emirates IT because it's not a valid Precheck location for them.
I went back to the check-in counter after a long walk back, and with a sheepish look asked for a new BP without my KTN
We had a good laugh and they told me they'd now prevent anyone else from trying 
I hope that my wandering at LAX (and subsequent loss of 30 minutes in the lounge) helps you all not repeat my mistake.
I went over to the T4 (American) Precheck line and it didn't scan
It said "INVALID BARCODE FORMAT" on the barcode reader, so apparently there is something not right about how the barcode is generated for LAX- probably not tested by Emirates IT because it's not a valid Precheck location for them.I went back to the check-in counter after a long walk back, and with a sheepish look asked for a new BP without my KTN
We had a good laugh and they told me they'd now prevent anyone else from trying I hope that my wandering at LAX (and subsequent loss of 30 minutes in the lounge) helps you all not repeat my mistake.
May 30, 2018 | 3:35 pm
#22
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Somewhere
Programs: Bottom of the barrel, have to pay for bags.
Posts: 954
The heavens have opened! I can now confirm that PreCheck now works at LAX for EK, and TBIT has open PreCheck lines at least some of the time.
EK even saved my KTN from previous trips apparently!
EK even saved my KTN from previous trips apparently!
Dec 7, 2020 | 7:22 am
#24
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: AA PP
Posts: 1,433
I've never had luck with precheck showing up on my EK BP but with all my bookings on US airlines and QR, I just but my first and last name despite middle name being on my PreCheck application and never had an issue
Dec 7, 2020 | 7:23 am
#25
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: AA PP
Posts: 1,433
Middle names are not really important in the airline world. I've never had luck with Precheck showing up on my EK BP but with all my bookings on US airlines and QR, I just but my first and last name despite middle name being on my PreCheck application and never had an issue
Dec 7, 2020 | 9:05 am
#26
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 2,798
Middle names are not really important in the airline world. I've never had luck with Precheck showing up on my EK BP but with all my bookings on US airlines and QR, I just but my first and last name despite middle name being on my PreCheck application and never had an issue
Dec 7, 2020 | 11:57 am
#27
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Boston, MA
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