TSA PreCheck Program - Questions/Experiences for United Airlines Travellers
Nov 20, 2012, 11:10 pm
#2221
Join Date: Nov 2012
Programs: UA Gold
Posts: 2
My husband and are both UA Gold, I have more miles for the year, he has more lifetime. Recently he gets the Pre three beeps for every flight, I get the dreaded one. We have both checked the box through UA website. No additional TT cards or numbers. Is he luckier than me, or is it his higher lifetime miles? Mostly traveling SFO, ORD.
Nov 20, 2012, 11:24 pm
#2222
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA LT Plat 2MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
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Welcome to FT!,starcatcher
been no indication lifetime miles is a factor. TSA is making the decision who gets the "3" or not. TSA repeatedly points out there is no guarantee of anyone always getting "3"s.
been no indication lifetime miles is a factor. TSA is making the decision who gets the "3" or not. TSA repeatedly points out there is no guarantee of anyone always getting "3"s.
Nov 21, 2012, 1:27 am
#2223
Formerly known as CollegeFlyer
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: JRA
Programs: UA 1K MM, AA PLT, Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 6,716
So I've always gotten the "3" on my BPs on UA since joining PreCheck, except when traveling internationally I get the "1" of course.
But tomorrow I have a one-way flight EWR-BOS that I don't see either the "3" or even the "1" on my BP's barcode for! There is just a blank space where the 3 or 1 would be! Has anyone seen this before? What does it mean?
But tomorrow I have a one-way flight EWR-BOS that I don't see either the "3" or even the "1" on my BP's barcode for! There is just a blank space where the 3 or 1 would be! Has anyone seen this before? What does it mean?
Nov 21, 2012, 3:25 am
#2224
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: LAS ORD
Programs: AA Pro (mostly B6) OZ♦ (flying BR/UA), BA Silver Hyatt LT, Wynn Black, Cosmo Plat, Mlife Noir
Posts: 5,992
So I've always gotten the "3" on my BPs on UA since joining PreCheck, except when traveling internationally I get the "1" of course.
But tomorrow I have a one-way flight EWR-BOS that I don't see either the "3" or even the "1" on my BP's barcode for! There is just a blank space where the 3 or 1 would be! Has anyone seen this before? What does it mean?
But tomorrow I have a one-way flight EWR-BOS that I don't see either the "3" or even the "1" on my BP's barcode for! There is just a blank space where the 3 or 1 would be! Has anyone seen this before? What does it mean?
Nov 21, 2012, 5:45 am
#2225
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: WAS
Programs: UA 1K MM | Marriott LTT | National Car EE
Posts: 694
it's worked every time with UA for me so far. i have GE so i believe that is contributing to the success rate, but i know i'm going to get the one beep soon enough. getting through BOS, IAH, DCA, EWR security in a matter of minutes has been amazing.
i flew US recently and now need to figure out how to get my GE # into any future reservations as i have no status w/ them apart from *G credentials. supposedly you can add that at the time of booking for secure flight info.
i flew US recently and now need to figure out how to get my GE # into any future reservations as i have no status w/ them apart from *G credentials. supposedly you can add that at the time of booking for secure flight info.
Nov 21, 2012, 6:42 am
#2226
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: YVR SFO
Programs: UA G
Posts: 4,866
Probably old news: I got this in an email from NEXUS today.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Pre-Check expanded to Canadian NEXUS members
Effective November 15, 2012, Canadian NEXUS members now enjoy TSA Pre-Check at 27 airports for domestic travel within the United States. For a list of participating airports see: http://www.tsa.gov/sites/default/fil...11-13-2012.pdf.
Effective November 15, 2012, Canadian NEXUS members now enjoy TSA Pre-Check at 27 airports for domestic travel within the United States. For a list of participating airports see: http://www.tsa.gov/sites/default/fil...11-13-2012.pdf.
Nov 21, 2012, 6:50 am
#2227
In memoriam
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Danville, CA
Programs: AA EXP - UA *G MM - HH Diamond - Hertz PC
Posts: 3,242
I recently flew on US using my UA MP number. On both my outbound and return I got the delightful 3 beeps when my boarding pass scanned. Alas, it was before Pre√ launched at either SFO or PHX so it did me no good, but c'est la vie.
Nov 21, 2012, 10:32 am
#2228
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat
Posts: 86
Just went through PreCheck in SFO for the first time, and everything went perfectly. I'm so glad because the Premier Access security line at T3 was just as long as the main one, which pretty normal.
Nov 21, 2012, 10:32 am
#2229
Formerly known as CollegeFlyer
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: JRA
Programs: UA 1K MM, AA PLT, Hyatt Diamond, Marriott Gold, Hertz 5*
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The space in the middle is where there used to be a few digits and a standalone "3" or "1."
Nov 21, 2012, 12:46 pm
#2230
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: PBI
Programs: DL Plat, B6 Mosaic
Posts: 427
There was no standalone "3" or "1" with space on both sides as there was before, but the ticket number does appear to have a 3 at the end. Is this what you mean?
W2314BUA 2901621466863943
The space in the middle is where there used to be a few digits and a standalone "3" or "1."
W2314BUA 2901621466863943
The space in the middle is where there used to be a few digits and a standalone "3" or "1."
Nov 21, 2012, 2:04 pm
#2231
Join Date: Dec 2008
Programs: UA 1K 2M
Posts: 55
There was no standalone "3" or "1" with space on both sides as there was before, but the ticket number does appear to have a 3 at the end. Is this what you mean?
W2314BUA 2901621466863943
The space in the middle is where there used to be a few digits and a standalone "3" or "1."
W2314BUA 2901621466863943
The space in the middle is where there used to be a few digits and a standalone "3" or "1."
Nov 21, 2012, 2:41 pm
#2232
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Chicago
Posts: 11,513
I went through PreCheck at IAD on Monday and asked TSA personel why the barcode no longer displays the "3" or "1" code so prominently. I was told that there have been instances of people spoofing the barcode and the new design makes this more difficult. Perhaps there is a checkbit buried elsewhere in the barcode, in addition to the digit at the end. In any case, isn't it a criminal offense to tamper with the barcode on a BP?
With respect to the '3' and '0' (it is not '3' and '1') showing less promiently, that doesn't make it any harder to spoof the barcode. It is the signature they addded to the barcode that makes it virtually impossible to spoof.
Nov 21, 2012, 8:17 pm
#2233
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: PDX
Programs: DL DM, AS MVP 100K, Amtrak peon, Colbert Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 4,537
TSA PreCheck Program - Questions/Experiences for United Airlines Travellers
My first experience at SFO couldn't have been better. Around noon the Premier line was its usual horribly crammed self, with no one in line for Pre-Check. The TDC told me to "enjoy" and all the TSOs were clearly in a happy mood to be working that lane (which is not how I'd usually describe the average CAS screener). I did get the random WTMD alarm, but thanks to FT I knew to expect just a quick hand swab.
Needless to say, it will be very disappointing to ever get a random denial at the initial BP check.
Needless to say, it will be very disappointing to ever get a random denial at the initial BP check.
Nov 21, 2012, 8:36 pm
#2234
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Australia
Programs: LHSen UA1K VAGold QFSilv HHon Diamond ShangrilaJade Radisson Gold SPG Gold Marriott Gold Hertz Presi
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Nov 21, 2012, 10:43 pm
#2235
Join Date: Nov 2012
Programs: UA Gold
Posts: 2
Flying tomorrow and just checked our barcodes via the reader. Husband 3, Me 0. At least now I won't hope that maybe I'll get the three beeps! 