TSA Pre-Check and Virgin America
Oct 3, 2013, 8:19 am
#76
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Los Angeles, New York, Lisbon-Portugal
Programs: BA Gold, UA Premier 1K, Amex Plat, GlobalEntry
Posts: 844
I downloaded that barcode scanner app..
I was able to scan the boarding pass I have for SFO-LAX for tomorrow and it has the 30 like it should for TSA Precheck. I was able to scan my boarding pass from 2 weeks ago that didn't triple beep and sure enough it had 00.
The "MW Works barcode scanner" also worked by having it scan from my computer screen. So, from now on I'll scan the barcode each time to verify that it has TSA Precheck on it before walking to the screening area.
If you have one of the newer Driver Licenses with the big barcode try scanning that.
Steve
The "MW Works barcode scanner" also worked by having it scan from my computer screen. So, from now on I'll scan the barcode each time to verify that it has TSA Precheck on it before walking to the screening area.
If you have one of the newer Driver Licenses with the big barcode try scanning that.
Steve
Last edited by backdoc; Oct 3, 2013 at 8:33 am
Oct 6, 2013, 10:00 am
#77
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: DCA/MIA
Programs: AA CK; UA 1P
Posts: 40
Anyone have experience with trying to use PreCheck at DCA flying VX? I've flown out of the same concourse VX utilizes and have seen the PreCheck line -- but DCA is not listed as a PreCheck city on the VX website.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Oct 6, 2013, 10:47 am
#78
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: WAS
Programs: AMEX Platinum, Global Entry, Priority Pass, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold
Posts: 1,594
Both the south and the center pier are called Terminal B. They have yet to establish PreCheck at center pier, which is the one used by VX. To use PreCheck, you have to go up to the north pier. Once you have cleared PreCheck, you can take an airside shuttle, operated by US, to the center pier.
Oct 10, 2013, 7:30 pm
#79
Join Date: Jun 2013
Programs: Virgin America Elevate Gold
Posts: 220
I just went through security at SFO and was ushered through pre check! I asked if they were open this late as a fluke and they said nope starting today they are going to be open full time from now on. It was my first time being able to use it since I usually fly in the evenings and it. Was. Wonderful! Enjoy everyone!
Oct 12, 2013, 11:50 am
#81
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I just went through security at SFO and was ushered through pre check! I asked if they were open this late as a fluke and they said nope starting today they are going to be open full time from now on. It was my first time being able to use it since I usually fly in the evenings and it. Was. Wonderful! Enjoy everyone!
Oct 13, 2013, 1:05 pm
#83
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Looks like two ways: invitation by participating airlines (i.e., due to elite status) or your own participation in one of the Trusted Traveler programs. I have the latter via Global Entry.
Oct 14, 2013, 12:11 pm
#84
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: VX Gold, WN A-List
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Oct 15, 2013, 10:37 am
#85
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Oct 23, 2013, 5:13 pm
#86
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Haven't seen a comment on this - flew out of LAX T3 on VX yesterday and saw a sign for pre-check. Hmm I thought this is new, quickly went on the TSA site and sure enough they show pre-check at T3.
When I got up to the front though I was advised that it wasn't fully operational, BUT I was eligible for expedited screening. This meant going in a normal line, but going through metal detector instead of nude-o-scope and not having to take off my shoes.
Has anyone seen this in LA or elsewhere before?
When I got up to the front though I was advised that it wasn't fully operational, BUT I was eligible for expedited screening. This meant going in a normal line, but going through metal detector instead of nude-o-scope and not having to take off my shoes.
Has anyone seen this in LA or elsewhere before?
Oct 23, 2013, 5:49 pm
#87
Join Date: Jun 2013
Programs: Virgin America Elevate Gold
Posts: 220
Haven't seen a comment on this - flew out of LAX T3 on VX yesterday and saw a sign for pre-check. Hmm I thought this is new, quickly went on the TSA site and sure enough they show pre-check at T3.
When I got up to the front though I was advised that it wasn't fully operational, BUT I was eligible for expedited screening. This meant going in a normal line, but going through metal detector instead of nude-o-scope and not having to take off my shoes.
Has anyone seen this in LA or elsewhere before?
When I got up to the front though I was advised that it wasn't fully operational, BUT I was eligible for expedited screening. This meant going in a normal line, but going through metal detector instead of nude-o-scope and not having to take off my shoes.
Has anyone seen this in LA or elsewhere before?
Oct 24, 2013, 12:30 pm
#88
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: LA
Programs: DL GM
Posts: 225
Yup. Happened to me Sunday evening at LAX too. I got the 3 beeps but he said the line wasnt open. I shrugged because I thought that was normal. He said go through the regular line, but keep your shoes on and tell the agent you are pre check. They let me use the metal detector. It was nice! Unfortunately I had to take my laptops out still, but that will change when we get our own line.
Nov 2, 2013, 6:16 pm
#89
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 46
So other than the barcode, is there no indication on a VX boarding pass if you are eligible for PreCheck?
On Delta, the PreCheck logo is printed or added to your mobile boarding pass.
I just checked into VX, and there is no indication if I am set for PreCheck. Need to find a scanner...
Matt
On Delta, the PreCheck logo is printed or added to your mobile boarding pass.
I just checked into VX, and there is no indication if I am set for PreCheck. Need to find a scanner...
Matt
Nov 2, 2013, 6:53 pm
#90
Join Date: May 2013
Programs: NEXUS/GE
Posts: 521
So other than the barcode, is there no indication on a VX boarding pass if you are eligible for PreCheck?
On Delta, the PreCheck logo is printed or added to your mobile boarding pass.
I just checked into VX, and there is no indication if I am set for PreCheck. Need to find a scanner...
Matt
On Delta, the PreCheck logo is printed or added to your mobile boarding pass.
I just checked into VX, and there is no indication if I am set for PreCheck. Need to find a scanner...
Matt
Once the barcode is scanned by the phone, look for the '3'. Below was taken from the United Pre thread. Just substitute VX for UA.
LAST/FIRSTMR XXXXXXX DENMCIUA XXXX 000XXXFXXXX 15C>3180 MXXXXBUA 12345678901234 53 UA UA MP# *XXX 09 UAG
If you see a 3 in the position before "UA UA", then you will receive Pre-Check access. If there is a 0 in the spot, you will not receive Pre-Check access.
e.g. ...53 UA UA = Pre-Check
e.g. ...20 UA UA = No Pre-Check
If you see a 3 in the position before "UA UA", then you will receive Pre-Check access. If there is a 0 in the spot, you will not receive Pre-Check access.
e.g. ...53 UA UA = Pre-Check
e.g. ...20 UA UA = No Pre-Check