TSA PreCheck Program - Questions/Experiences for United Airlines Travellers
Dec 21, 2012, 2:17 pm
#2581
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: CHI
Programs: LH SEN, UA 1K, Marriott Plat
Posts: 132
Go here and ensure the "I would like to participate in the TSA pre-screening program" box is checked: http://www.united.com/web/en-US/apps...nTraveler.aspx
The "Edit traveler information" screen in each of your reservations does not require a Known Traveler number to be entered. You can delete the number and then save the page.
The "Edit traveler information" screen in each of your reservations does not require a Known Traveler number to be entered. You can delete the number and then save the page.
Now the last thing I wonder is if I'm in a Catch 22 scenario as I'm a Green Card holder and not a US citizen yet and Global Entry allows Green Card holders to be part of PreChecking (but here my names will not match) or through 1K where the TSA PreChecking website states you have to be a US citizen.....
Dec 21, 2012, 2:28 pm
#2582
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 1,373
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Thanks jackal for the advice! I checked the box on the page link you provided, deleted my Known Traveler number and also deleted the Known Traveler number from my "Edit traveler information".
Now the last thing I wonder is if I'm in a Catch 22 scenario as I'm a Green Card holder and not a US citizen yet and Global Entry allows Green Card holders to be part of PreChecking (but here my names will not match) or through 1K where the TSA PreChecking website states you have to be a US citizen.....
I think you might be looking in the wrong place. It's not the ticketed name nor the MP account name that matters, but the ID Name in Edit Traveler Info. By my count the first and middle name there allow 30 characters each.
Originally Posted by linhard04
Go here and ensure the "I would like to participate in the TSA pre-screening program" box is checked: http://www.united.com/web/en-US/apps...nTraveler.aspx
The "Edit traveler information" screen in each of your reservations does not require a Known Traveler number to be entered. You can delete the number and then save the page.
The "Edit traveler information" screen in each of your reservations does not require a Known Traveler number to be entered. You can delete the number and then save the page.
Now the last thing I wonder is if I'm in a Catch 22 scenario as I'm a Green Card holder and not a US citizen yet and Global Entry allows Green Card holders to be part of PreChecking (but here my names will not match) or through 1K where the TSA PreChecking website states you have to be a US citizen.....
Dec 21, 2012, 2:31 pm
#2583
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Premier Platinum (and falling fast)
Posts: 566
Now the last thing I wonder is if I'm in a Catch 22 scenario as I'm a Green Card holder and not a US citizen yet and Global Entry allows Green Card holders to be part of PreChecking (but here my names will not match) or through 1K where the TSA PreChecking website states you have to be a US citizen.....
certain members of CBP's Trusted Traveler programs, including Global Entry, SENTRI, and NEXUS who are U.S. citizens are eligible to participate when they are booked on a participating airline.
Current members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Global Entry, SENTRI or NEXUS programs are already eligible to participate in TSA Pre✓™ if they are flying on a participating airline at a participating airport.
To be honest, I've had more problems since adding my Global Entry number to my profile (and I don't even have any problematic middle names or hyphens or anything going on). I'm actually going to try removing my GE number from my profile and "reapplying" for Pre Check through UA alone to see if that helps my success rate.
As I 'qualify' for Pre through UA, I see no upside in confusing the issue by also having my GE number appended to my domestic travel - maybe I'm wrong, so would love to hear any thoughts.
Dec 21, 2012, 4:58 pm
#2584
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SGF
Programs: AS, AA, UA, AGR S (former 75K, GLD, 1K, and S+, now an elite peon)
Posts: 23,196
Supposedly, those who qualify via Global Entry/NEXUS/SENTRI see a higher rate of selection, but if it is causing you problems, then the obvious answer is that it isn't causing you a higher rate of selection...in which case, there's no downside to removing it!
Dec 21, 2012, 5:18 pm
#2585
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: CHI
Programs: LH SEN, UA 1K, Marriott Plat
Posts: 132
I'm a Green Card holder and prior to having Global Entry I signed up and used PreCheck through United without any problems. I think the TSA's website verbage is somewhat confused as on the front page it says:
...yet on their FAQ page it says:
....no mention of citizenship.
To be honest, I've had more problems since adding my Global Entry number to my profile (and I don't even have any problematic middle names or hyphens or anything going on). I'm actually going to try removing my GE number from my profile and "reapplying" for Pre Check through UA alone to see if that helps my success rate.
As I 'qualify' for Pre through UA, I see no upside in confusing the issue by also having my GE number appended to my domestic travel - maybe I'm wrong, so would love to hear any thoughts.
...yet on their FAQ page it says:
....no mention of citizenship.
To be honest, I've had more problems since adding my Global Entry number to my profile (and I don't even have any problematic middle names or hyphens or anything going on). I'm actually going to try removing my GE number from my profile and "reapplying" for Pre Check through UA alone to see if that helps my success rate.
As I 'qualify' for Pre through UA, I see no upside in confusing the issue by also having my GE number appended to my domestic travel - maybe I'm wrong, so would love to hear any thoughts.
Dec 21, 2012, 6:17 pm
#2586
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K 1.5 MM, AA PLAT PRO 1MM
Posts: 573
I was pleasantly surprised to find the pre-check line open and operating at ORD at 7pm this evening. I thought it closed at 6 and was prepared for the regular elite line.
Dec 21, 2012, 11:17 pm
#2587
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: San Francisco
Programs: All-Around Kettle
Posts: 3,291
Used Pre-Check at PHL yesterday, Terminal C. Very convenient, as it is totally separate and away from any other security lines. From there, short airside walk to the D pier, from which my UA flight departed.
Dec 22, 2012, 5:47 am
#2588
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: San Jose, CA
Programs: UAL1K 2MM UGS, Hilton Gold
Posts: 1,004
How sweet it is
Next trip after I posted to this board that I'd never cleared TSA Pre it happened both outbound and return.
My outbound from SFO I went to the GS line and was redirected to TSA Pre (already grumpy that it NEVER works) and ding, ding, ding I got through. I already had my phone, wallet and cash in my coat pockets so I took it off anyway while Mr. TSA told me you can leave that on (next time). There were a few others in line but I was still through in 120 seconds.
The return from Orlando was shocking. I don't like this station (who does?) combined security, no real premium line, lots of families traveling - it can take a while. Asked if there was a TSA Pre line for TermB and was sent to the left edge of a large mass of people - fingers crossed . . . ding, ding, ding. No one else in line I was through and onto the tram in maybe 15 seconds. A guy could get really used to this!
My outbound from SFO I went to the GS line and was redirected to TSA Pre (already grumpy that it NEVER works) and ding, ding, ding I got through. I already had my phone, wallet and cash in my coat pockets so I took it off anyway while Mr. TSA told me you can leave that on (next time). There were a few others in line but I was still through in 120 seconds.
The return from Orlando was shocking. I don't like this station (who does?) combined security, no real premium line, lots of families traveling - it can take a while. Asked if there was a TSA Pre line for TermB and was sent to the left edge of a large mass of people - fingers crossed . . . ding, ding, ding. No one else in line I was through and onto the tram in maybe 15 seconds. A guy could get really used to this!
Dec 22, 2012, 6:37 pm
#2589
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: LHR (sometimes CLE, SFO, BOS, LAX, SEA)
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 5,895
0/2
We flew LHR-ORD-BOS today. We reprinted our boarding passes at the kiosk at ORD then transited security, where we heard "one beep" and were directed through the regular Premier security line and not the Pre Check line.
Dec 22, 2012, 8:23 pm
#2590
In memoriam
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Catlett, VA, USA
Programs: UA GS/1K/2MM, HH Diamond, Starwood Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 383
Dec 23, 2012, 8:35 am
#2591
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: 5,562
Just went thru Pre at SNA with my wife. It is currently only at A like was stated, however there are signs leading all the way from B. Nobody in line when we got there. Breezed thru, although my wife had to back up and take off her boots because they beeped. TSO was very cordial and warned her but said "let's give it a try anyways". It'snot like we were going to hold up the line
The Pre line is a chute all the way at the far end of the A security area closest to the ticket counters. Small swing gate to get in, but no line monitor. I'd say there were 3-4 TSOs staffing the line including the one running the XRay. Not sure of the process if you fail Pre on a given BP.
A group came in after us but a TSO quickly asked if they were all Pre, and since they had confused looks on their faces, they were turned away. One woman went thru after us, but other than that, pretty dead.
One thing I did note is that they are still using the old "scanner in a kiosk" scanners, but somehow they are able to still determine Pre. No triple beep, no LLL, no new style scanners. Quite odd.
The Pre line is a chute all the way at the far end of the A security area closest to the ticket counters. Small swing gate to get in, but no line monitor. I'd say there were 3-4 TSOs staffing the line including the one running the XRay. Not sure of the process if you fail Pre on a given BP.
A group came in after us but a TSO quickly asked if they were all Pre, and since they had confused looks on their faces, they were turned away. One woman went thru after us, but other than that, pretty dead.
One thing I did note is that they are still using the old "scanner in a kiosk" scanners, but somehow they are able to still determine Pre. No triple beep, no LLL, no new style scanners. Quite odd.
Dec 23, 2012, 9:08 am
#2592
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: BWI, PHL, IAD
Programs: Marriott LT Titanium; Mileage Plus 1K, 1 MM; Global Entry
Posts: 1,516
Dec 23, 2012, 10:20 am
#2593
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Dirty Jersey
Programs: United 1K
Posts: 148
Does anyone know if there is a future date when this precheck will be approved for International Flights?
Dec 23, 2012, 10:20 am
#2594
Join Date: Oct 2005
Programs: Continental
Posts: 1,589
I got it on the EWR-SFO leg of a STR-SFO itinerary just last week.
Dec 23, 2012, 10:28 am
#2595
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Dirty Jersey
Programs: United 1K
Posts: 148
REALLY????
95% of my flights are international. I am GE. and after all EWR was OKed. I was all excited until I found out it was all Domestic flight only(total itiniary)
Now I am going to have to check for my ticket!!!
what was the magic number?? a zero?
95% of my flights are international. I am GE. and after all EWR was OKed. I was all excited until I found out it was all Domestic flight only(total itiniary)
Now I am going to have to check for my ticket!!!
what was the magic number?? a zero?