TSA Pre-Check and Virgin America
#18
Join Date: Oct 2007
Programs: AA, WN, UA, Bonvoy, Hertz
Posts: 2,491
My impression is that VX is awaiting TSA approval on their application which may include feeds/system testing. I do not have information to support this guess.
Still, even with approval, a line does not exist today for T3 LAX where VX is based. I know SFO is ready (along with other airports that have shared security lines with other airlines who already have the program).
Rasheed
Still, even with approval, a line does not exist today for T3 LAX where VX is based. I know SFO is ready (along with other airports that have shared security lines with other airlines who already have the program).
Rasheed
#19
Join Date: Dec 2004
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium, UA Silver, Hilton Gold, Hertz Pres Circle
Posts: 1,509
Looks like it's live http://www.virginamerica.com/vx/tsa-...03_tsaprecheck
And they had been saying June. Nice to see it done "early"
And they had been saying June. Nice to see it done "early"
#20
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Over the Bay Bridge, CA
Programs: Jumbo mas
Posts: 38,591
Looks like it's live http://www.virginamerica.com/vx/tsa-...03_tsaprecheck
And they had been saying June. Nice to see it done "early"
And they had been saying June. Nice to see it done "early"
#22
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: WAS
Programs: AMEX Platinum, Global Entry, Priority Pass, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold
Posts: 1,594
Looks like it's live http://www.virginamerica.com/vx/tsa-...03_tsaprecheck
And they had been saying June. Nice to see it done "early"
And they had been saying June. Nice to see it done "early"
#24
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Over the Bay Bridge, CA
Programs: Jumbo mas
Posts: 38,591
#25
Join Date: May 2013
Programs: NEXUS/GE
Posts: 521
According to the TSA's webpage: "TSA Pre✓™ is currently available for eligible passengers traveling on Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, US Airways and Virgin America." Their page was updated today.
http://www.tsa.gov/tsa-precheck/tsa-...ited-screening
Hopefully, TDCs will know that Virgin boarding passes are Pre eligible.
http://www.tsa.gov/tsa-precheck/tsa-...ited-screening
Hopefully, TDCs will know that Virgin boarding passes are Pre eligible.
#27
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Posts: 5,825
Up and running at SFO today.
I did not have my trusted traveller (GE) in my profile though, which I have subsequently updated.
A nice visit to the Loft at LAX too during a layover. Great windows, solid food and drink selection too.
I did not have my trusted traveller (GE) in my profile though, which I have subsequently updated.
A nice visit to the Loft at LAX too during a layover. Great windows, solid food and drink selection too.
#28
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 8
Love the loft @ LAX -- probably one of the best clubs Ive been in. After getting my Global Entry a couple weeks ago - I was told that Virgin hasn't started Pre Check but that if you already had your number, it would work. So far it has.
#29
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Posts: 5,825
I assume all you did was update your on line profile with your Trusted Traveler number?
#30
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: San Francisco
Programs: All-Around Kettle
Posts: 3,287
Great news -- makes me more willing to fly VX.
Info here:
http://www.virginamerica.com/vx/tsa-...03_tsaprecheck
Info here:
http://www.virginamerica.com/vx/tsa-...03_tsaprecheck