TSA Pre-check
Feb 1st, 2015, 01:38 PM
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TSA Pre-check
On my last two flights on American, I had TSA pre-check printed on my boarding pass. I didn't apply for it, but I read somewhere that airlines can nominate people for pre-check status. So I'm guessing that AA nominated me. I'm not sure why, because I don't fly a lot, but I've been an AAdvantage frequent flyer member for many years, so maybe that's why.
Anyway, does anyone know whether this will last forever, or does it only apply for a few flights, or for a limited time? And will it apply if I fly a different airline?
It's nice not to have to get undressed in the security line, so I hope it lasts!
Celia
Anyway, does anyone know whether this will last forever, or does it only apply for a few flights, or for a limited time? And will it apply if I fly a different airline?
It's nice not to have to get undressed in the security line, so I hope it lasts!
Celia
Feb 1st, 2015, 02:58 PM
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Most likely it will not be permanent. Right now it's being randomly given on a per flight basis to a few travelers in hopes of getting them to enroll in the "Trusted Traveler" program (which has a cost of $85).
Go here for more info: http://www.dhs.gov/trusted-traveler-programs
Go here for more info: http://www.dhs.gov/trusted-traveler-programs
Feb 1st, 2015, 06:54 PM
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I've had it on every flight in the last year+
They've been 1 on JetBlue (my first ever flight w/ them and no 'status' of any sort), about 13 AA flights (member of AAdvantage but just Gold), and 2 Southwest flights (member of Rapid Rewards but haven't flown them in nearly 8 years)
I never enrolled in anything (did get Global Entry in October but that was after the majority of these flights.)
They've been 1 on JetBlue (my first ever flight w/ them and no 'status' of any sort), about 13 AA flights (member of AAdvantage but just Gold), and 2 Southwest flights (member of Rapid Rewards but haven't flown them in nearly 8 years)
I never enrolled in anything (did get Global Entry in October but that was after the majority of these flights.)
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Feb 2nd, 2015, 02:36 PM
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Kathie, it was my understanding when we enrolled in Global Entry, that it included TSA Pre-Check.
According to the Global entry website, "Global Entry members are eligible for TSA PreCheck benefits."
Not all airlines and not all airports participate.
According to the Global entry website, "Global Entry members are eligible for TSA PreCheck benefits."
Not all airlines and not all airports participate.
Feb 2nd, 2015, 04:13 PM
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Yes, with GE one is eligible for PreCheck benefits ... but not every time. It's still a lottery although with GE the chances of being granted PC are much higher.
Think about it ... security would be [even more] useless if someone were granted an exemption 100% of the time.
Think about it ... security would be [even more] useless if someone were granted an exemption 100% of the time.
Feb 3rd, 2015, 06:38 AM
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Yes, Global entry does make one eligible for TSA pre-check, but that doesn't mean you will get it every time. If you enroll in the (paid) TSA pre-check program, you won't be assured of getting pre-check every time either.
It's like NoFly says.
It's like NoFly says.
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