How do you add a Known Traveler number to a boarding pass?

Can I add TSA PreCheck to an existing boarding pass?

For existing reservations, you can manually edit each flight to add your PreCheck number before check-in or call customer service and ask that they do it for you.

Can I add my known traveler number to an existing reservation?

Add your KTN/PASS ID/DoD ID number to an existing reservation: You can update existing United reservations through the "Edit traveler information" option in Manage Reservations, on an airport kiosk or in the United app.

How do I get my PreCheck to show up on my boarding pass?

If you believe you should have the TSA PreCheck indicator on your boarding pass but did not receive it, please call the TSA Contact Center at (866) 289-9673, submit an online form, or contact us at @AskTSA on Twitter and Facebook Messenger.

Why did I not get PreCheck on my boarding pass?

What should I do? First, check that your membership has not expired by looking up your account here. If still active, confirm with your airline that your KTN, name, and date of birth are accurate and that your airline participates in TSA PreCheck®.

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Can I go through TSA PreCheck with a known traveler number?

Your trusted traveler card will not grant you access to TSA PreCheck® lanes, instead you must add your PASSID number in the KTN field when making airline reservations to ensure the TSA PreCheck® indicator appears on your boarding pass.

Can you enter your KTN after flight is booked?

How Do I Add My Known Traveler Number to An Airline Reservation? If you received your KTN after booking an existing airline reservation, you may add it at the boarding counter, or at the self-service kiosk at the airport.

Is my known traveler number the same as my TSA PreCheck number?

While it might not be apparent at first, you'll be happy to know that your TSA PreCheck or Global Entry number is, in fact, your Known Traveler Number. Simply enter your Known Traveler Number in the appropriate field when booking your flight.

Can my wife go through TSA PreCheck with me?

If you're traveling with your family, kids 12 and under can use the TSA PreCheck lane with you, but kids 13 and up and any other adults, including a spouse or partner, must have their own TSA PreCheck membership to accompany you. Otherwise, they'll have to go through the regular security lane.

Does everyone in my party get TSA PreCheck?

For security and safety reasons, an airline can't allow other passengers TSA Precheck access simply because you're traveling together. The one exception is for children under the age of 12—they're allowed through Precheck lines if they're traveling with an enrolled parent or guardian.

How early do you need to be at the airport with TSA PreCheck?

Arrive at the airport at least two hours before domestic flights and three hours before international flights. Try online check-in or enroll in programs like TSA PreCheck to avoid long check-in and security lines. Check for the TSA app's security lines before you check in.

Do all family members need TSA PreCheck?

Family members ages 12 and under traveling with an eligible parent or guardian with a TSA PreCheck® indicator on their boarding pass can join them in the TSA PreCheck® lanes without applying.

How long does TSA PreCheck known traveler number last?

TSA PreCheck® memberships last five years.

Is Known Traveler number your passport?

While it's easy to think of a Known Traveler Number as the same as your passport, their purposes differ. Like your passport, though, it is a security measure unique to you that allows you certain travel privileges.

Is the PASS ID the same as known traveler number?

The membership number, also known as your PASSID, is listed toward the top of the Dashboard page. The airlines refer to the Trusted Traveler membership number or Pass ID as the "Known Traveler Number."

Can I add TSA PreCheck to an existing reservation American Airlines?

Add TSA PreCheck To Existing Reservation American Airlines

If you've already booked your flights with American Airlines, go to the official website of the airline and click on the 'Manage Trip for each reservation. Then, select 'Add/Edit Passenger Information' to add your PreCheck or Redress Number.

How can I add my known traveler number to an existing reservation Delta?

How do I add a known traveler ID?

The KTN also can be added when booking reservations online via a participating airline website, by phone with an airline reservation agent or with the travel management company making reservations. Save your KTN to any frequent flyer profiles, employer booking systems or online travel websites that you use.

Does everyone on the same reservation get TSA PreCheck?

It just depends. By the letter of TSA regulations, an adult's PreCheck membership will apply to minors that are booked on the same reservation, so long as they're 12 or younger. Just be sure that the TSA PreCheck holder books the tickets, and it should almost always work for kids on the same reservation.

Can my wife go through TSA PreCheck with me?

If you're traveling with your family, kids 12 and under can use the TSA PreCheck lane with you, but kids 13 and up and any other adults, including a spouse or partner, must have their own TSA PreCheck membership to accompany you. Otherwise, they'll have to go through the regular security lane.

Why do I get TSA PreCheck sometimes and not others?

This may be a random security issue. You aren't guaranteed PreCheck every time. Or it may be that the airline you are flying isn't a “participating airline.” You can check TSA's list at bit.ly/precheckairlines. Or it may be that the airport you're using is not a PreCheck airport.

How early do you need to be at the airport with TSA PreCheck?

Arrive at the airport at least two hours before domestic flights and three hours before international flights. Try online check-in or enroll in programs like TSA PreCheck to avoid long check-in and security lines. Check for the TSA app's security lines before you check in.

Does TSA PreCheck get you through security faster?

Wait 5 Minutes or Less. In January 2023, 92% of TSA PreCheck® passengers waited less than 5 min.

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Do I have to take my electronics out of hand luggage?

Do I need to remove electronics from my carry-on bags? Yes, you should plan to remove personal electronic devices larger than a cell phone from your carry-on bag and put them in a separate bin with nothing placed on or under them for security screening. (This does not apply to TSA PreCheck™ passengers.)