TSA PreCheck Program - Questions/Experiences for United Airlines Travellers
Jun 29, 2012, 9:44 am
#466
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: DL Diamond, UA 1K MM, SPG Plat For Life, Marriott Plat, Nexus/GlobalEntry
Posts: 9,198
When talking about the program with my GE interviewer, he suggested that 30% of eligible PreCheck people are denied, basically to keep the terrorists on their toes. I initially thought this was 30% of trips, so I couldn't know ahead of time if I were going to get to use faster security (which diminishes the value of the program: getting to the airport later). But perhaps it's really 30% of eligible people? Anyone had a mixture of success/failure?
My first try is tomorrow, with AS at SEA.
My first try is tomorrow, with AS at SEA.
I have only gone through security that one time at PreCheck airport. My next trip out of SEA is on 7/10 but it'll be in the evening and I expect the precheck lane will be closed.
Jun 30, 2012, 5:53 am
#468
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: AA, UA, GE
Posts: 5,123
Checked in a PA T1 ORD.
PreCheck open at 6:00 AM on a Saturday.
Three beeps on the prescreen then three beeps at the document checker.
Whoohoo! I could get used to this.
1 or 1 so far.
PreCheck open at 6:00 AM on a Saturday.
Three beeps on the prescreen then three beeps at the document checker.
Whoohoo! I could get used to this.
1 or 1 so far.
Jun 30, 2012, 7:54 am
#469
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: SFO/SJC
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold
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When talking about the program with my GE interviewer, he suggested that 30% of eligible PreCheck people are denied, basically to keep the terrorists on their toes. I initially thought this was 30% of trips, so I couldn't know ahead of time if I were going to get to use faster security (which diminishes the value of the program: getting to the airport later). But perhaps it's really 30% of eligible people? Anyone had a mixture of success/failure?
My first try is tomorrow, with AS at SEA.
On another note, was in CVG yesterday, and TSA agent says pre-check is scheduled to launch there in Sept. with UAs move to the new terminal (well...new to them) and the fact that the priority line is apparently only open for DL use, it should definitely help.
Jun 30, 2012, 10:12 am
#470
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 77
Terminal 2 in PHX has some changes. The premier line is now to the far left side of security (before it was to the far right - now that is employee only line). My boarding pass gave the three beeps. I asked the guy about the changes and he said the pre-check is coming. He didn't give a timeframe but he thought it would take a few weeks.
Jul 1, 2012, 7:49 am
#471
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: MHT/BOS
Programs: AA EXP; UA 1P
Posts: 200
So if you book a trip within 24 hours of departure, or change flights, is there any chance of PreCheck working or are you out or luck?
Jul 1, 2012, 8:16 am
#472
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Western PA
Programs: ExPlAAt; United 1K
Posts: 480
TSA does not disclose the factors that will cause you to be denied or to receive PreCheck for any given flight. So, there's no way of knowing until you get to the airport.
Jul 1, 2012, 9:13 am
#473
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: MHT/BOS
Programs: AA EXP; UA 1P
Posts: 200
Thanks. One data point: I changed an award ticket yesterday afternoon and this morning I got the three beeps at ORD. (And wow PreCheck is so awesome. At least compared to the current terrible TSA system.)
Jul 1, 2012, 12:11 pm
#475
Join Date: May 2011
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 721
Tried the PreCheck line at MSP today but my BP wouldn't scan at all. Oh well. Worked like a charm at ORD on Friday.
Jul 1, 2012, 1:45 pm
#476
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: ORD
Programs: AA, UA Plat, HH Gold, Marriott Amb
Posts: 418
Couple of days old at this point, but article from the Chicago Tribune:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/busine...,5471691.story
http://www.chicagotribune.com/busine...,5471691.story
Jul 1, 2012, 1:53 pm
#477
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: BKK/SFO
Programs: UA 1K, TG Platinum, SPG Gold, Hyatt GP Platinum, Priority Club Platinum, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 283
3 beebs at LAS two days ago got denied again
Jul 1, 2012, 3:42 pm
#478
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: DCA
Posts: 239
Tried Pre for the first time at ORD T1 this morning. Neither I nor the Mrs. was picked, and it appeared that almost nobody was getting 3 beeps. In fact, only 3 people were sent to the TSA pre screener (one was then denied at the second podium), and everyone else was sent to the regular PA security. Quite a big disappointment.
Jul 1, 2012, 3:55 pm
#479
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Tried Pre for the first time at ORD T1 this morning. Neither I nor the Mrs. was picked, and it appeared that almost nobody was getting 3 beeps. In fact, only 3 people were sent to the TSA pre screener (one was then denied at the second podium), and everyone else was sent to the regular PA security. Quite a big disappointment.
I understand that you're disappointed, although TSA makes it clear that Pre-Check selection is random, and not something you should always count on getting..
Jul 1, 2012, 3:56 pm
#480
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Location: Chicago, Illinois
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