Feb 9, 2024, 12:35 am
Recent experiences with SSSS for the UA traveler?
Dec 28, 2023, 6:12 pm
#91
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I’ve had it a bunch of times, most recently FRA-EWR-MIA after attending the Nov 12 Pats-Colts game in FRA on a quick trip.
What I never realized before is that the SSSS on the international segment also removes TSA Pre on the domestic connection. That was really annoying, as regular screening at EWR that night was very busy (as I forlornly watched the mostly empty TSA Pre line from afar).
What I never realized before is that the SSSS on the international segment also removes TSA Pre on the domestic connection. That was really annoying, as regular screening at EWR that night was very busy (as I forlornly watched the mostly empty TSA Pre line from afar).
Dec 28, 2023, 6:25 pm
#92
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Dec 28, 2023, 8:04 pm
#93
Join Date: Dec 2023
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I’ve had it a bunch of times, most recently FRA-EWR-MIA after attending the Nov 12 Pats-Colts game in FRA on a quick trip.
What I never realized before is that the SSSS on the international segment also removes TSA Pre on the domestic connection. That was really annoying, as regular screening at EWR that night was very busy (as I forlornly watched the mostly empty TSA Pre line from afar).
What I never realized before is that the SSSS on the international segment also removes TSA Pre on the domestic connection. That was really annoying, as regular screening at EWR that night was very busy (as I forlornly watched the mostly empty TSA Pre line from afar).
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/35847004-post503.html
That is, once I could get a BP in the app, it had pre on it.
Did you look at the app for your case?
Dec 28, 2023, 9:20 pm
#94
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: IAH/EWR-LGA/MIA
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On my last experience with SSSS, the pre designation came back automatically in the app after I had boarded the SSSS flight:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/35847004-post503.html
That is, once I could get a BP in the app, it had pre on it.
Did you look at the app for your case?
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/35847004-post503.html
That is, once I could get a BP in the app, it had pre on it.
Did you look at the app for your case?
Dec 31, 2023, 3:07 pm
#95
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Houston, TX
Programs: United Gold, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 207
Got SSSS today on a CDG-IAD flight. It marks my last two UA flights Europe - USA have triggered SSSS. However, when flying AF or LH I have not received SSSS.
As others reported, did not get precheck on the onward boarding pass but wasn’t a big deal at IAD.
Should I think about applying for a redress number if it’s only happening on UA?
As others reported, did not get precheck on the onward boarding pass but wasn’t a big deal at IAD.
Should I think about applying for a redress number if it’s only happening on UA?
Dec 31, 2023, 3:34 pm
#96
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 4,216
Got SSSS today on a CDG-IAD flight. It marks my last two UA flights Europe - USA have triggered SSSS. However, when flying AF or LH I have not received SSSS.
As others reported, did not get precheck on the onward boarding pass but wasn’t a big deal at IAD.
Should I think about applying for a redress number if it’s only happening on UA?
As others reported, did not get precheck on the onward boarding pass but wasn’t a big deal at IAD.
Should I think about applying for a redress number if it’s only happening on UA?
The general thought is that a larger number get SSSS on flights back to USA (even including myself from time-to-time with a redress number)
Jan 1, 2024, 3:36 am
#97
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Got SSSS today on a CDG-IAD flight. It marks my last two UA flights Europe - USA have triggered SSSS. However, when flying AF or LH I have not received SSSS.
As others reported, did not get precheck on the onward boarding pass but wasn’t a big deal at IAD.
Should I think about applying for a redress number if it’s only happening on UA?
As others reported, did not get precheck on the onward boarding pass but wasn’t a big deal at IAD.
Should I think about applying for a redress number if it’s only happening on UA?
Feb 15, 2024, 9:43 am
#98
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Houston, TX
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And flying MUC-IAH tomorrow and did not get SSSS for the first time in a long time on UA. I did not end up applying for a redress number.
Mar 21, 2024, 3:10 am
#99
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: San Antonio, USA
Programs: UA 1K, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 596
Got SSSS once again ex-FRA. Going through ORD, where’s the best place to stop to get precheck added back with new boarding pass for connection? I don’t have checked bags.
update: so the extra security was minimally invasive (swab electronics and take off shoes). I was able to get connection mobile BP once on plane, but no precheck, so still have to make one extra stop at ORD.
update: so the extra security was minimally invasive (swab electronics and take off shoes). I was able to get connection mobile BP once on plane, but no precheck, so still have to make one extra stop at ORD.
Last edited by fed planner; Mar 21, 2024 at 5:23 am
Mar 21, 2024, 6:28 am
#100
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Got SSSS once again ex-FRA. Going through ORD, where’s the best place to stop to get precheck added back with new boarding pass for connection? I don’t have checked bags.
update: so the extra security was minimally invasive (swab electronics and take off shoes). I was able to get connection mobile BP once on plane, but no precheck, so still have to make one extra stop at ORD.
update: so the extra security was minimally invasive (swab electronics and take off shoes). I was able to get connection mobile BP once on plane, but no precheck, so still have to make one extra stop at ORD.
Mar 21, 2024, 4:00 pm
#101
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: San Antonio, USA
Programs: UA 1K, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 596
didn't work in app or at the recheck desk. Going to give it one more go in Term 1. I have some time.
Mar 21, 2024, 7:47 pm
#102
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Mar 21, 2024, 8:06 pm
#103
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I haven't found that to always work. Sometimes I get it back without doing that, as well. Usually redo check-in, fiddling with KTN, even change seats gets it back, but IME there isn't a guaranteed way to ensure you have pre on the connection after SSSS.
Mar 22, 2024, 2:20 pm
#104
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Earth
Posts: 912
I had SSSS leaving EDI the other day and my connecting BP didn’t have pre. When I asked, the EDI staff said it “disqualifies” pre for the whole trip.
We were well early at EWR so I changed to an earlier connection. Agent issued new BP and pre was on it. I asked and he didn’t do anything special it just came out as normal.