How does TSA PreCheck show on electronic boarding pass?

Customers will be able to find the pre-notification indicator “TSA PRECHK” on the boarding pass underneath the passenger name field. On mobile boarding passes, the PreCheck logo will appear at the top-right corner above the barcode.



On an electronic boarding pass in 2026, TSA PreCheck is indicated by a specific, high-visibility logo or text string, usually located in the upper right or upper left corner of the pass. It typically appears as a blue or black "TSA Pre✔®" logo or simply the text "TSA PRE" in a bold font. This indicator is encoded into the QR code or barcode that the TSA officer scans at the checkpoint. In the latest 2026 mobile app updates for airlines like Delta, United, and American, the indicator is often placed near the passenger's name for quick verification. It is important to note that you cannot simply show your PreCheck ID card or KTN (Known Traveler Number) to the officer; the "PreCheck" status must be printed or displayed on the boarding pass itself to be valid for that specific flight. If it doesn't appear, it usually means your KTN was not entered correctly during booking or there was a name mismatch between your airline profile and your government-issued ID.

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Customers will be able to find the pre-notification indicator “TSA PRECHK” on the boarding pass underneath the passenger name field. On mobile boarding passes, the PreCheck logo will appear at the top-right corner above the barcode.

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Online check-in lets you check in from your home or office and print your own boarding pass. You can also choose to have a link to your boarding pass emailed to your mobile device.

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A mobile boarding pass must be on the phone. “It's a great idea to have your mobile device turned on, in hand, with the boarding pass on the screen when you get to the TSA ticket document checker,” she suggests.

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Can you add TSA PreCheck to an existing reservation Delta? Yes, those reservations can also be updated to add your PreCheck number.

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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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