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AA changes in TSA preckeck
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04/06/2015 04:00 PM
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Just recieved this from AA about the changes being made.
"This month, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is making changes to the TSA Pre✓® Trusted Traveler Program that will impact which travelers receive expedited screening. If you're not already a member of one of the Trusted Traveler programs like Global Entry or the TSA Pre✓® Application Program, you will probably see a decline in how often you receive expedited screening, even if you've previously "opted-in" through a frequent flyer program.
The best way to increase your chances of receiving TSA Pre✓® on a regular basis is to register for a Trusted Traveler Program with the Department of Homeland Security at dhs.gov/tt. Once you receive your Known Traveler Number (KTN) from TSA, be sure you update your AAdvantage profile.
To add your KTN to your AAdvantage profile: Login to your account on aa.com and select My Account from the AAdvantage menu Within My Account, go to the Information and Password tab Add your Customs and Border Protection 9-digit PASS ID to your secure traveler information For more information on TSA Pre✓®, visit tsa.gov/tsa-precheck."
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Re: AA changes in TSA preckeck
[Re: Kathleen]
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04/06/2015 04:14 PM
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I don't have the faintest idea and I have no idea how they happen on TSA pre-check when they do it. However, to ME, personally, the concept of paying extra and getting PSA pre-check, which I think is what Jet Blue does, among others, is ludicruous. Just because someone pays money, why should they be granted less security screening? To me, it would seem that if a terrorist could stand a better chance of getting a bomb on a plane by paying $10 or $20, I would think they would do that.... I agree with the concept of the trusted traveler program, but paying money without more, to get out of security screenings is crazy..
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Re: AA changes in TSA preckeck
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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04/06/2015 04:23 PM
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Carol_Hill said: ... to ME personally, the concept of paying extra and getting TSA pre-check, which I think is what Jet Blue does, among others, is ludicruous. Just because someone pays money, why should they be granted less security screening? We have used Global Entry almost since its inception. It is my understanding that the airlines do not determine who gets TSA Pre check, but rather the TSA does. The interview process for Global Entry is quite comprehensive. You are interviewed in person. Then I believe they also do a security check on each individual, checking credit reports, etc. The airlines tie into the TSA's data to determine who gets Pre-check or not. The records are linked by the Known Traveler ID which we were assigned when we completed our Global Entry interview.
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Re: AA changes in TSA preckeck
[Re: SXMWendell]
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04/06/2015 04:26 PM
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SXMWendell said: My last trip to SXM on 2 of the legs PER check was stamped on my boarding pass and I went through the expedited line. I never signed up for it and no one could give me an answer why my boarding pass was stamped with it.
SXM??? Wendell I have had this happen as well but only domestically, never on an international flight. I am of the opinion that much of the airport security operation is smoke and mirrors designed to make you feel safe without doing anything. I know of someone who got a box cutter through three security checks (unintentionally) before it was caught at the fourth. A new employee put it in the wrong box for our convention supplies (carry on vs. mailed ahead) so it was a truly innocent mistake, but one can do far from innocent things with it. Carol's point on paying more for less security is right on target.
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Re: AA changes in TSA preckeck
[Re: ChiTownHarry]
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04/06/2015 04:49 PM
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Harry--I'm not talking about Global Entry. I'm talking about paying the airline a fee to get pre-check, without there being ANY additional screening at all. Jet Blue does it, I know, in Orlando. Not sure what airlines do it where..
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Re: AA changes in TSA preckeck
[Re: soualigacapt]
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04/06/2015 05:52 PM
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There is an option, when flying from Orlando, at any rate, to pay an extra fee, which includes advance boarding and TSA pre check..
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Re: AA changes in TSA preckeck
[Re: boucharda]
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04/06/2015 05:58 PM
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OK maybe it works differently in Orlando. I've never paid for it myself, but there appear to be only two lines in Orlando. In Orlando, if you pay the extra money, you get the TSA precheck line, with expedited screening, no taking off shoes, taking out laptops, etc.
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Re: AA changes in TSA preckeck
[Re: weeks5051]
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04/06/2015 09:02 PM
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weeks5051 said: You must be vetted to get a pre-check including an interview. Not always true. I recently retired, but before that I was a "frequent flyer" on AA.. Was platinum 7 years straight, Lifetime gold. When the TSA precheck came to ORD, AA sent me an email with an electronic sign up..I never was interviewed. Not sure how that will impact me now...I recived the same letter, time will tell.
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Re: AA changes in TSA preckeck
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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04/07/2015 08:35 AM
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Carol_Hill said: Harry--I'm not talking about Global Entry. I'm talking about paying the airline a fee to get pre-check, without there being ANY additional screening at all. Jet Blue does it, I know, in Orlando. Not sure what airlines do it where.. Carol we paid it one time and didn't see any advantage. THEN next trip hubby wanted it again. He thought maybe the last time the delay was because of heavy volume. So I paid again and again we watched those who hadn't paid go thru TSA faster than we did. I asked why and TSA told me the airline only pays for one dedicated TSA agent. So you're right, it isn't worth it. Maybe AA (as stated by previous poster) was paying for more than one agent and now will either pay for only one or for none thus becoming of no use?
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Re: AA changes in TSA preckeck
[Re: ChiTownHarry]
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04/08/2015 12:33 PM
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ChiTownHarry said: The interview process for Global Entry is quite comprehensive. You are interviewed in person. Then I believe they also do a security check on each individual, checking credit reports, etc. Actually, that's not always the case. I just got my Global Entry on Friday. A month ago I applied on line (took about 10 minutes) and set up the interview for last Friday. The only question the agent asked me was if I had any questions. He explained to me the rules and how to activate it, took my picture and finger prints and I was out of there in literally 5 minutes. I was surprised because my wife got hers last year and she said the agent asked her a number of questions. They do however do a background security check.
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