Global Entry Program and TSA PreCheck Question
 

I am confused. IF we get Global Entry program, does that automatically enable us to use TSA PreCheck Program as well? Or do we have to apply separately for each program?

While the majority of our travel is domestic travel within US, we do fly to Europe about once a year. We are also planning on some longer, multi continent trips in the next few years.

I keep reading each website and can't figure out if I need to pay $100 for GE and then a separate $85 for PreCheck.

Thanks for helping me decipher what is probably a simple thing that I am over complicating.

I've had GE for a couple of years now and I have been automatically PreCheck for the last year. I made sure to enter my GE number on each airlines' website and it is always printed on my boarding passes.

Don't know if I'm just lucky or what but have only paid for GE.

Sandy (in Denton)

When I had my Global Entry interview three weeks ago, I was given a number by the agent. He told me that was my Trusted Traveler number and that I would be in both programs. I flew from PHL that day as precheck. A week later leaving GSO I was not precheck. On return from BOS, I was. So here is my take away, enrollment in Global Entry also enrolls you in TSA precheck, but it won't work every time so pack prepared to take out liquids, take off shoes and open the laptop.

Well worth the $100!

Global Entry (GE) qualifies you as a "Trusted Travel" but doesn't automatically enroll you in the TSA PreCheck. As cmcfong says, when you get GE you'll be given a "Trusted Traveler" number - you must register this numb with your airline to get TSA PreCheck. You enter it in your "profile" on the airline's website. There's no additional cost for TSA PreCheck.

Thanks so much! I have completed the online portion for myself and DH was doing so, only to realize his Driver's License had expired this week! So he will renew DL and then continue his application.

I did give the Trusted Traveler number to my carriers. Still didn't work at GSO ( where I had been given ore check the week before).

We already have quite a few flights already reserved. I hope they will go back and enter in the Trusted Traveler # when we get it.

Even if you register your "Trusted Traveler" number with the airline there's never any guarantee you'll be granted TSA PreCheck on any given flight. Selection is random and not guaranteed for all flights.

We've had Global Entry/Trusted Traveler Status for a couple of years now and on average spouse and I get TSA PreCheck on about 85% to 90% of our flights.

What RoamsAround said - as a security measure the PreCheck designation is randomly not assigned on the boarding pass of Trusted Travelers who otherwise qualify. No way to know in advance, only find out when you check in.
Also, PreCheck is not available at all airports.

The TSA precheck has shown on my boarding passes. Are you saying that while it may show on your boarding pass one still might be randomly selected to go to the regular line? In other words your boarding pass show TSA precheck, you show up at that line and then get selected to go thru regular security? If so, do they do the regular check at the TSA preselect lane or send you to the regular lines?

We also had flights booked before we got our global entry. I went back and entered the number on all my previously booked flights. I also entered it in my UA profile as we typically fly UA. So far we have gotten the pre check on our flights and boy, it has really helped. It was especially helpful during the morning rush hour at LAX this past Monday. we whizzed thru the TSA preselect line.

The "random" selection is whether or not TSA Precheck appears on your boarding pass. You find this out when you check in (either on-line or at the airport) and your boarding pass is printed or downloaded to your Smart Phone.

If it shows TSA PreCheck on your boarding pass you are "approved" for that flight and for that flight only. If it's on the boarding pass you go to the TSA PreCheck line. The agent will scan your boarding pass and it will come up "green" on the screen and you'll be directed to proceed to the PreCheck x-ray machine. If TSA PreCheck IS NOT on the boarding pass you are NOT APPROVED for that flight and must use the regular line. If you are NOT Approved for that flight and try to use the PreCheck line you'll be shunted back to the regular line by the agent who screens your boarding pass.

Of course, if there's no "TSA PreCheck" line at the airport or the TSA Checkpoint you are using you'll have to go through the "regular" checkpoint regardless of way it says on your boarding pass.

Thanks for the explanation. I was worried that if I factored in TSA pre check for my arrival time at the airport, that I might be refused it even in the boarding pass had TSA Precheck on it. Have to say the $100 spent for Global Entry which also enrolled us in TSA Precheck has already been well worth the $.

One more thing: if you are flying internationally or connecting to an international flight, you will be denied pre-check.

<i>One more thing: if you are flying internationally or connecting to an international flight, you will be denied pre-check.</i>

That changed in May of this year. Itineraries with international flights are now eligible for Pre. I flew from O'Hare to Hong Kong a couple of weeks ago and was able to use the Pre line at ORD.

an article on TSA precheck
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifest...4_story_2.html

Got my conditional approval today; interview tomorrow morning!

1 more Q: In looking at the Interview Scheduled notice; it says on the bottom - "Special Instructions: The Port of Albuquerque [where I am having interview] accepts payments in the form of Cash, Money Order or Cashier Check. Credit and debit cards cannot be accepted at this time."

Is there another fee to be paid?? I already paid the $100 when I applied.

Thanks~

If you've already paid the fee no additional payments are necessary.

No more fees, Deb, for the GE.

or the TSA Precheck that comes with it.

Speaking of PreCheck (which, to be precise, does not automatically come with Global Entry) ... article in today's NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/26/bu...?smid=pl-share

All done! Fingerprinted, photographed- approved! Under 20 mins.

Congrats! It really does eliminate one or 2 (if you can use Precheck) annoyances of air travel.

Still confused as I had Pre-check on my flight out on Sunday but didn't get it on the return flight the next day. My husband got it on both flights.

As I understand it TSA Precheck randomly selects travelers to go thru the regular security line. This means that you will not always have TSA Precheck on your boarding pass. Were you and your husband on the same ticket or per?

HappyTrvlr - as stated several times in this and other related threads - TSAPreCheck is "random" - assuming you are enrolled in the program there is no guarantee you'll get it on any given flight. Sometimes you get it, other times you don't! What happens to other traveling with you has no bearing on "your status" for the same flight.

Just give all the liquids, computers; and explosives and weapons to husband. And let him wear your coat and your pairs of shoes too.

Another article on TSA Precheck in NYTimes
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/04/us...=1&rref=us&hpw

uh, don't think that is correct link.

oops! sure isn't -- try this
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/03/bu...ence.html?_r=0

I agree, you will not automatically be waved through on TSA Precheck as there are still a random number of travelers selected for the regular check, pre-approved or not. However, as you have already realized, it is worth it to get into the Global Entry program even if you don’t get pre-approved every time. I certainly think it’s been a good investment for us. Here’s a recent article on the subject - http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2013/1...avel-like-vip/

I don't have GE but am connecting on AC in Toronto from Europe to Boston. I notice TSA Pre is printed on my connecting boarding pass. Does this speed up US Border Pre clearance and if not what is it for since I have carry-on and am not exiting the secure area

I came thru Halifax on AC and Global Entry did not exist there. You have to collect your bags and re heck them ,but PreCheck didn't do a thing.

When you buy ticket online there is a place to enter your Trusted Traveler number, right after you enter your name, Frequent Flyer number, etc.

IF we get Global Entry program, does that automatically enable us to use TSA PreCheck Program as well?

Yes.

I just noticed this is an old thread. Want to add, though, that you can get access to an existing reservation and choose to edit the passenger info and enter your KTN. Follow the "Manager Reservations" or "Existing Reservations" link at the airline's website, or call the airline to add it to your res.

I've had Global Entry for a couple of years and it's quite handy. I was pretty psyched to see TSA Pre-check added to the mix.

However, most of my international flights are not via US Carriers and I have never been able to enter my Trusted Traveler number anywhere.

I emailed a couple of them and basically got the same answer, "We don't know about this US program".

I have a Global Entry -- for several years now, and I don't recall getting a trusted traveler number. Is it on the card?

Also, I think Air Canada is the first "international" airline to jump on this bandwagon. I'll be on KLM/Air France this fall and I don't think they have it yet. I don't recall there being any place on the reservation to put it.

Does anyone have a different understanding or updated info?

Surfergirl...the number is also referred to as "Pass ID." It's on the back of my card.

Thanks Ms_go. I'll check it out.