Boarding Pass Not Required at ORD TSA Checkpoint
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Boarding Pass Not Required at ORD TSA Checkpoint
Traveling through ORD today, and went through the TSA Precheck entry point in Terminal 1, near the Global Entry counter.
They did the initial review of the boarding pass to confirm that I had precheck, but then when I got to the actual TSA Agent, she only wanted my passport.
There were two lanes set up - one of the agents was checking the "old-school" way where the PAX scans their boarding pass, and then the agent confirms ID.
In the other lane, they had a piece of paper taped over the boarding pass scanner. The PAX in front of me had a driver's license, and the agent loaded that into a machine and then cleared them to proceed. For me, she scanned my passport and then I was cleared...without ever looking at my boarding pass!
Has this been going on for a while? I can't really tell if it was more efficient, however I'm sure it removes the risk for some fake IDs and human error when verifying identity.
They did the initial review of the boarding pass to confirm that I had precheck, but then when I got to the actual TSA Agent, she only wanted my passport.
There were two lanes set up - one of the agents was checking the "old-school" way where the PAX scans their boarding pass, and then the agent confirms ID.
In the other lane, they had a piece of paper taped over the boarding pass scanner. The PAX in front of me had a driver's license, and the agent loaded that into a machine and then cleared them to proceed. For me, she scanned my passport and then I was cleared...without ever looking at my boarding pass!
Has this been going on for a while? I can't really tell if it was more efficient, however I'm sure it removes the risk for some fake IDs and human error when verifying identity.
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So anyone with some sort of ID can go airside at ORD when they're not flying? That seems strange. Those people haven't even paid the fees for airport security.
Also why even look at the ID at all? It's not like the TSA employee checking documents has all the names on the no fly list memorized.
Also why even look at the ID at all? It's not like the TSA employee checking documents has all the names on the no fly list memorized.
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So anyone with some sort of ID can go airside at ORD when they're not flying? That seems strange. Those people haven't even paid the fees for airport security.
Also why even look at the ID at all? It's not like the TSA employee checking documents has all the names on the no fly list memorized.
Also why even look at the ID at all? It's not like the TSA employee checking documents has all the names on the no fly list memorized.
....so when they scan my passport, pulls up some sort of information about me as a flier and knows that I am traveling?
I'm not sure what would happen if someone tried to go through without having an actual flight that day...
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Traveling through ORD today, and went through the TSA Precheck entry point in Terminal 1, near the Global Entry counter.
They did the initial review of the boarding pass to confirm that I had precheck, but then when I got to the actual TSA Agent, she only wanted my passport.
There were two lanes set up - one of the agents was checking the "old-school" way where the PAX scans their boarding pass, and then the agent confirms ID.
In the other lane, they had a piece of paper taped over the boarding pass scanner. The PAX in front of me had a driver's license, and the agent loaded that into a machine and then cleared them to proceed. For me, she scanned my passport and then I was cleared...without ever looking at my boarding pass!
Has this been going on for a while? I can't really tell if it was more efficient, however I'm sure it removes the risk for some fake IDs and human error when verifying identity.
They did the initial review of the boarding pass to confirm that I had precheck, but then when I got to the actual TSA Agent, she only wanted my passport.
There were two lanes set up - one of the agents was checking the "old-school" way where the PAX scans their boarding pass, and then the agent confirms ID.
In the other lane, they had a piece of paper taped over the boarding pass scanner. The PAX in front of me had a driver's license, and the agent loaded that into a machine and then cleared them to proceed. For me, she scanned my passport and then I was cleared...without ever looking at my boarding pass!
Has this been going on for a while? I can't really tell if it was more efficient, however I'm sure it removes the risk for some fake IDs and human error when verifying identity.
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This sounds like the new program the TSA was introducing. I believe that the information is tied to a boarding pass, so you obviously need a pass. But instead of looking at your pass, they quickly look at/scan one of your documents and you're good to go.
Here's something similar - http://www.denverpost.com/2017/06/13...ional-airport/
Here's something similar - http://www.denverpost.com/2017/06/13...ional-airport/
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Sounds like a similar thing to what was reported in these threads:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chec...ired-used.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trus...heck-lane.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chec...ired-used.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trus...heck-lane.html
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I see this at AUS. The TSA agent will scan your ID, which pulls your name and DOB to match up to your KT profile, which will then locate your flight information based on the KTN in your record. The screen on the agent's side populates with date, destination, flight number, etc. It appeared that there was some new equipment on the agent's side to facilitate this process.
I think this is one of the first steps toward introducing biometrics into traveler identity verification. Still somewhat redundant, given that you need to pull out a boarding pass to demonstrate Pre eligibility, but I like not having to hand two things to the agent, or fumble with an ID while I swipe the BP open in my phone.
I think this is one of the first steps toward introducing biometrics into traveler identity verification. Still somewhat redundant, given that you need to pull out a boarding pass to demonstrate Pre eligibility, but I like not having to hand two things to the agent, or fumble with an ID while I swipe the BP open in my phone.
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PIT announced last week that it was allowing non-ticketed people into airside, so perhaps this is part of a gradual rollout to more U.S. airports.
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I wonder if this could open up opportunity for a secondary market of ticket sales, or at least a way to get some value for non-refundable tickets similar to last minute event ticket sales on stubhub?
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Same at AUS Checkpoint 2. No longer require boarding pass on the left side scanner. Only ID.
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As other have mentioned TSA has been piloting a number of new programs, as this is not UA specific and there are a couple of active threads in Travel Safe / Security forum
No Boarding Pass Required at TSA PreCheck Lane
This started in AUS at the end of July 2017
New TSA ID scanners for PreCheck Passengers - No Boarding Passes Required/Used
let's continue the discussion on these forums
and
Additionally in the news
KXAN - TSA Pre-check travelers will only need ID at Austin airport
USA Today - Pittsburgh to be first airport to allow non-fliers past security since 9/11
This started in early Sept 2017
TSA tests using fingerprints as boarding passes at Denver International Airport
and ATL
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No Boarding Pass Required at TSA PreCheck Lane
This started in AUS at the end of July 2017
New TSA ID scanners for PreCheck Passengers - No Boarding Passes Required/Used
let's continue the discussion on these forums
and
Additionally in the news
KXAN - TSA Pre-check travelers will only need ID at Austin airport
USA Today - Pittsburgh to be first airport to allow non-fliers past security since 9/11
This started in early Sept 2017
TSA tests using fingerprints as boarding passes at Denver International Airport
and ATL
WineCountryUA
UA coModerator
Last edited by WineCountryUA; Sep 19, 2017 at 4:00 pm