TSA Pre-Check and Virgin America
Nov 2, 2013, 7:18 pm
#91
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 46
BTW, has anyone used mobile boarding pass in PHL? Last time I tried it (more than a year ago) the TSA machine couldn't read the VX pass.
Matt
Nov 3, 2013, 9:29 pm
#92
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AS MVP, PriorityPass, Global Entry
Posts: 748
The TSA seems to be doing that at some airports, usually smaller ones, but could also be terminals with more limited PreCheck traffic at this point (or opening a permanent one), and is usually referred to PreCheck Lite.
Nov 4, 2013, 5:42 pm
#94
Join Date: Jun 2013
Programs: Virgin America Elevate Gold
Posts: 220
I have yet to hear anything. Have you thought about getting global entry? To me its worth it simply for the pre check eligibility.
Nov 13, 2013, 3:32 pm
#95
Join Date: Oct 2007
Programs: AA, WN, UA, Bonvoy, Hertz
Posts: 2,491
I really hope they include Gold and Silver. I don't see why they wouldn't.
http://www.virginamerica.com/vx/booking/tsa-precheck
I guess for me, I don't feel like we should have to pay for pre-check. The airline submits the information, and the TSA responds appropriately. That system works fine for me (except not every airline submits the credentials). On AA, I have the box checked, and it has stayed checked. On UA, you can check the box at any status, but they only submit certain level of passengers (definitely not Silver ones).
I know why they won't do it for all, but I wonder (aside from the line confusion) why they won't let every FF member check the box to self-select.
Rasheed
Nov 13, 2013, 5:36 pm
#96
Join Date: Dec 2004
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium, UA Silver, Hilton Gold, Hertz Pres Circle
Posts: 1,509
Lines recently have been longer at SFO, definitely folks in there who have not intentionally opted in. I'm not sure the background behind that, I believe I've seen something similar reported on other airline forums as well.
Nov 14, 2013, 7:04 pm
#98
Join Date: Jun 2013
Programs: Virgin America Elevate Gold
Posts: 220
Are you seeing it on a mobile boarding pass (like iPhone?) or is this printed? I am flying sunday and I use mobile so i can check too.
Nov 14, 2013, 9:23 pm
#99
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: VX Silver
Posts: 29
On the VX TSA Precheck page, they have included instructions on how to do the checkbox. BUT DON'T TRY IT YET, it is not there, but likely coming very soon.
I really hope they include Gold and Silver. I don't see why they wouldn't.
http://www.virginamerica.com/vx/booking/tsa-precheck
I guess for me, I don't feel like we should have to pay for pre-check. The airline submits the information, and the TSA responds appropriately. That system works fine for me (except not every airline submits the credentials). On AA, I have the box checked, and it has stayed checked. On UA, you can check the box at any status, but they only submit certain level of passengers (definitely not Silver ones).
I know why they won't do it for all, but I wonder (aside from the line confusion) why they won't let every FF member check the box to self-select.
Rasheed
I really hope they include Gold and Silver. I don't see why they wouldn't.
http://www.virginamerica.com/vx/booking/tsa-precheck
I guess for me, I don't feel like we should have to pay for pre-check. The airline submits the information, and the TSA responds appropriately. That system works fine for me (except not every airline submits the credentials). On AA, I have the box checked, and it has stayed checked. On UA, you can check the box at any status, but they only submit certain level of passengers (definitely not Silver ones).
I know why they won't do it for all, but I wonder (aside from the line confusion) why they won't let every FF member check the box to self-select.
Rasheed
Nov 14, 2013, 11:14 pm
#100
Join Date: May 2005
Programs: UA Gold 1MM, WN A-List
Posts: 209
First time I've flown VA as an Elevate Member. Only signed up to put the known traveler thing on there.
Southwest got crazy expensive and United not reliable for up and down the West Coast.
Nov 14, 2013, 11:32 pm
#101
Join Date: Jun 2013
Programs: Virgin America Elevate Gold
Posts: 220
Interesting re SW and UA. I thought I was paying a premium to avoid SW all these years. And I It figured a big carrier like united would consider west coast routes important to stay on top of. Delta has the right idea. They run an hourly shuttle between sfo and lax.
Nov 15, 2013, 11:27 am
#102
Join Date: May 2005
Programs: UA Gold 1MM, WN A-List
Posts: 209
Ah ok. Well if you have an iPhone you can add your boarding pass to Passbook via their mobile site, just FYI. Welcome to VX.
Interesting re SW and UA. I thought I was paying a premium to avoid SW all these years. And I It figured a big carrier like united would consider west coast routes important to stay on top of. Delta has the right idea. They run an hourly shuttle between sfo and lax.
Interesting re SW and UA. I thought I was paying a premium to avoid SW all these years. And I It figured a big carrier like united would consider west coast routes important to stay on top of. Delta has the right idea. They run an hourly shuttle between sfo and lax.
Makes it feel more welcoming flying a non preferred carrier.
Actually flown Virgin America a fair bit this year. Just never bothered joining Elevate. Slave to United for long haul so only really cared about status with them and did not do virgin enough.
It is sure a pity that VX don't have a base at BUR.
Southwest really can charge what they like on SJC-BUR.
Lot's of hi-tech commuters so they can get away with it.
United Express crazy priced, unreliable and RJ's SFO-BUR.
Mainline united SFO-LAX a joke for on time, especially when it rains in the Bay Area.
Delta, without status is just too scary to consider. Probably have to sit in the toilets!
Nov 15, 2013, 12:05 pm
#103
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AS MVP, PriorityPass, Global Entry
Posts: 748
http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_...t-shuttle.html
Mind you I like Virgin too, but the Delta Shuttle looks like a pretty nice product.
Nov 30, 2013, 4:51 pm
#105
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 2
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!