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How do I find my Southwest Known Traveler number?

Well, when you log into your SW account your RR# should appear during the process. After you log in, within my preferences (personal), you'll find your known traveler number.



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The Known Traveler # is a unique number issued by the U.S. Government to identify Customers who participate in a known traveler program (e.g. Global Entry, SENTRI, NEXUS, TSA PreCheck Application Process).

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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.

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

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A Known Traveler Number (KTN) is issued to all individuals approved to receive TSA PreCheck® expedited screening.

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In summary a Known Traveler Number, you'll find the “why behind the two numbers the biggest difference. Redress numbers are intended to correct misidentifications that may lead to security issues for certain travelers, while a Known Traveler Number is a travel perk you can pay for.

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Perhaps the fastest way to get your KTN at this point is by signing in to the TTP website. If you applied for TSA PreCheck online, for example, you may have sign-in information to manage your application and membership. After signing in to the program's portal, you should be able to locate your KTN.

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Store your participation preference, TSA PreCheck® KTN and Passport Number in the airlines mobile app. By opting in, your identity can be verified without presenting a physical ID at bag drop, the security checkpoint, and at the boarding gate.

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Yes. TSA PreCheck® is available when you depart from a U.S. airport to a foreign country, and for domestic, connecting flights after you return to the United States. If you travel internationally four or more times a year, consider enrolling in Global Entry instead of TSA PreCheck®.

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Passengers can present their ID in Apple Wallet by simply holding their iPhone or Apple Watch near the TSA's Credential Authentication Technology reader at the travel document checking podium. The device will then display the requested information, which is only released after authorizing with Face ID or Touch ID.

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To receive TSA PreCheck®, you must include your Known Traveler Number (your CBP PASSID for Global Entry, NEXUS, or SENTRI members) in the appropriate field of your airline reservation, and the TSA PreCheck® indicator must be displayed on the boarding pass to access the lanes.

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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.

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Global Entry: $100 (includes TSA PreCheck) This program refers to the Known Traveler Number as PASSID, but the number is used the same way. Global Entry includes TSA PreCheck and its benefits but also gives you expedited U.S. customs screening when traveling internationally.

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TSA PreCheck enrollment expires five years after the initial approval of your Known Traveler Number (KTN). A lot can happen in five years—if it's been a while since your last trip, or if you've simply forgotten when you were approved, you can check your status anytime.

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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. Global Entry members also receive TSA PreCheck® benefits as part of their membership.

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