Pre-Check is starting! Login and look for Opt-in box (was: coming later this year)
Nov 5, 2013, 3:27 pm
#196
Join Date: May 2013
Programs: NEXUS/GE
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Of course, in an ideal world, I'd expect Southwest to have set up a field to enter your Trusted Traveler (GE/NEXUS/Sentri) number (as used at GOES) first, and then for airports to come on board. But Southwest IT being what it is, it's quite possible they'll get this backwards, and that there'll be empty PreCheck lines at terminals which are 100% Southwest until Southwest IT gets its act together and adds that Trusted Traveler field.
Of course, in an ideal world, I'd expect Southwest to have set up a field to enter your Trusted Traveler (GE/NEXUS/Sentri) number (as used at GOES) first, and then for airports to come on board. But Southwest IT being what it is, it's quite possible they'll get this backwards, and that there'll be empty PreCheck lines at terminals which are 100% Southwest until Southwest IT gets its act together and adds that Trusted Traveler field.
Nov 7, 2013, 12:35 am
#197
Join Date: May 2006
Location: TUS/PDX
Programs: WN CP/A-List, AS MVPG75K
Posts: 5,798
This is not true. Virgin America and Alaska do not print PreCheck icons on their BPs.
Nov 7, 2013, 8:39 am
#198
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I went through C security at PHX on 11/5, have global entry, on a BS BP and got no preferred treatment. The TSA guy as you approach the various lines was pressing a button sending people left or right. Seemed very weird
Nov 7, 2013, 10:32 am
#200
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Location: TUS/PDX
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They scan your BP.
Or this.
Interesting. I'll have to try the C checkpoint when I leave next time.
Or this.
Interesting. I'll have to try the C checkpoint when I leave next time.
Nov 7, 2013, 12:25 pm
#202
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Nashville, TN
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I think I would have just said the heck with it. The whole checkpoint was moving quite quickly with no backup.
Nov 7, 2013, 6:32 pm
#203
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Nov 7, 2013, 7:11 pm
#204
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But it should then be done at the entry point to the security lines. Or else you are waiting in a long line just to meet the TsA official that only then sends you to pre check
Nov 7, 2013, 8:16 pm
#205
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PDX scans you at the entrance to the checkpoint or at the ID check, depending on the side you're at.
SFO and MSP scan you before you enter the checkpoint.
PHX, LAS, LAX T5, 6, and 7 get you at the ID check station. If you don't have PreCheck, you get sent into the regular line.
Nov 7, 2013, 8:45 pm
#206
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Pre-Check coming to WN later this year!
How does TSA know I have GE if I neverbpassedbthat onto WN?
I filled in my GE number on UA website, so that is obvious
I filled in my GE number on UA website, so that is obvious
Nov 8, 2013, 1:01 am
#207
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: USA
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It's official--we just signed up.
After logging in to southwest.com and clicking my rapid rewards account, the option to opt-in appeared at the top of the screen.
Got the free WN-sponsored invite:
me (a+)
my spouse (a+)
a friend (a+)
Did not get invite:
2 children (a+)
3 friends/family (a-) both have WN credit cards
5 friends/family (no status)
I have several trips through Pre-check airports in the next few weeks.
Do any FTers who already have status through other airlines know:
Will we need to cancel and completely re-book my future reservations to have the Pre-Check designation print on boarding passes?
After logging in to southwest.com and clicking my rapid rewards account, the option to opt-in appeared at the top of the screen.
Got the free WN-sponsored invite:
me (a+)
my spouse (a+)
a friend (a+)
Did not get invite:
2 children (a+)
3 friends/family (a-) both have WN credit cards
5 friends/family (no status)
I have several trips through Pre-check airports in the next few weeks.
Do any FTers who already have status through other airlines know:
Will we need to cancel and completely re-book my future reservations to have the Pre-Check designation print on boarding passes?
Last edited by expert7700; Nov 8, 2013 at 1:30 am
Nov 8, 2013, 3:34 am
#210
Join Date: May 2006
Location: TUS/PDX
Programs: WN CP/A-List, AS MVPG75K
Posts: 5,798
Just updated my account with my GE # and also accepted the WN invite. I've got a trip this week out of PreCheck airports so I'll report back. Hopefully PHX is up and running before I leave.
Sounds like WN will print it on your BP, unlike Alaska or VX. ^
Someone should break this into its own thread so folks don't have to wade through 200+ posts about WN's inept IT systems.
If you have a GE/NEXUS number, you'll need to have WN reenter the secure flight data. Not sure how it works if you opt in.
This is also a good reminder to everyone with a GE/NEXUS number that your names need to match exactly, otherwise you won't clear. I need to call WN and have my name reformatted. That'll be a fun adventure in the morning.
Sounds like WN will print it on your BP, unlike Alaska or VX. ^
Someone should break this into its own thread so folks don't have to wade through 200+ posts about WN's inept IT systems.
This is also a good reminder to everyone with a GE/NEXUS number that your names need to match exactly, otherwise you won't clear. I need to call WN and have my name reformatted. That'll be a fun adventure in the morning.
Last edited by tusphotog; Nov 8, 2013 at 3:50 am