Loading Page...

Can you add KTN after booking?

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.



People Also Ask

To do so, click on Manage Trip for each reservation. Then, click on Add/Edit Passenger Information to add your PreCheck number.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

Typically you'll receive a decision on your application within 90 days, but with a lengthy backlog from the pandemic, there is a chance that it could take longer. Once you've received your conditional approval notification, you'll need to schedule an interview at a Global Entry Enrollment Center.

MORE DETAILS

For Existing Reservations Log into your flight reservation under the Traveler Info section and add your KTN there. You must have been approved for TSA PreCheck before you booked the flight in order for it to be used during a trip.

MORE DETAILS

Can you bring a guest through TSA PreCheck? Usually, no, but there are exceptions. These include allowances for the following types of guests who don't have their own TSA PreCheck membership: spouses, children, those with a disability, and active military personnel. There are also rules for pets.

MORE DETAILS

The application fee for TSA PreCheck® is $78 for 5 years.

MORE DETAILS

Usually, no, but there are exceptions. These include allowances for the following types of guests who don't have their own TSA PreCheck membership: spouses, children, those with a disability, and active military personnel.

MORE DETAILS

On the Trips screen of the app, select the existing trip to which you want to add the number. Find the names of the passengers included in the reservation. Click on a name to see the TSA numbers link, and click on that link. Type in your Known Traveler Number and save it by clicking the Add number button.

MORE DETAILS

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).

MORE DETAILS

It's run by a different agency, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Global Entry costs $100 for a five-year membership. While more comprehensive, the program has requirements that are more stringent and include a passport and an interview.

MORE DETAILS

TSA PreCheck® provides expedited security screening benefits for flights departing from U.S. Airports. Global Entry provides expedited U.S. customs screening for international air travelers when entering the United States.

MORE DETAILS