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Can I add my TSA PreCheck to an existing reservation United?

Add your Known Traveler Number (KTN) to your United MileagePlus profile and existing reservations. If you have Global Entry, NEXUS or SENTRI, your 9-digit PASS ID is your KTN. It's on the back of your card in the upper-left corner and in your TTP profile.



Yes, you can add your TSA PreCheck Known Traveler Number (KTN) to an existing United Airlines reservation at any time before you check in. The most efficient way to do this is via the United mobile app or the official website. Simply navigate to the "My Trips" or "Manage Reservations" section, locate your current booking, and select "Edit Traveler Information." From there, you can input your KTN into the designated field. If you have already checked in, you may need to "un-check in" to update the information so that the TSA PreCheck indicator appears on your digital boarding pass. Alternatively, you can visit a United kiosk at the airport or speak with a gate agent, though doing it digitally in advance is recommended. It is vital to ensure that the name on your reservation exactly matches the name on your TSA PreCheck account, including any middle names or initials, otherwise, the system will fail to validate your status.

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You can also update existing reservations with your TSA PreCheck number. Go to Edit Traveler Information in the Manage Reservations section on the website, at an airport kiosk or in the United app.

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

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You can also update existing reservations with your TSA PreCheck number. Go to Edit Traveler Information in the Manage Reservations section on the website, at an airport kiosk or in the United app.

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Members of the Department of Homeland Security's Trusted Traveler Programs, like TSA PreCheck® and Global Entry®, can add their Known Traveler Number to their reservation to prevent watch list matching errors.

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Participating airlines display a TSA PreCheck® indicator (such as TSAPRECHK, TSA PRE, or TSA PreCheck®) on boarding passes to help you recognize when you are eligible for TSA PreCheck® on your flight. You must have the TSA PreCheck® indicator on your boarding pass before you can access the TSA PreCheck® screening lane.

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You book with an airline that doesn't participate in TSA PreCheck.
  • China Southern Airlines.
  • China Eastern Airlines.
  • EasyJet.
  • EgyptAir.
  • Norwegian Airlines.
  • Qatar Airways.
  • Ryanair.
  • Iceland Air.


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How do I know when I'm approved for TSA PreCheck®? Most applicants receive their Known Traveler Number (KTN) in 3-5 days, though some applications can take up to 60 days.

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There's no TSA PreCheck in Europe (womp womp), but at select Europe airports, travelers can head to the front of the security line, free of charge.

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Visit the TSA PreCheck website and click on the Check Status button. Enter your full name, date of birth and passport number or your Known Traveler Number (KTN). Review your TSA PreCheck status. You'll know your membership is active if the website displays your current status, expiration date and KTN (if applicable).

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We've long espoused the benefits of Global Entry, which lets travelers breeze past the lines at U.S. customs by checking in at a kiosk. But there are limits to its powers: Global Entry only works upon entry into the U.S., and not to any country around the world.

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If you mostly travel domestically and want access to expedited security screening, TSA PreCheck may make sense for you. If you travel internationally and want access to faster customs screening upon reentry to the U.S., consider Global Entry, which includes TSA PreCheck, instead.

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If you have Global Entry, it also automatically includes TSA PreCheck membership. Both memberships last for five years before needing to reapply. However, when approved individually for TSA PreCheck, it does not include approval for Global Entry.

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You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

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A Known Traveler Number (KTN) is issued to all individuals approved to receive TSA PreCheck® expedited screening. The KTN must be added in the KTN field when booking airline travel reservations to have the TSA PreCheck® indicator appear on your boarding pass.

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