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What is the known traveler number for Southwest?

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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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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How can you add TSA PreCheck to an existing reservation? Add your KTN through the “Add Secure Traveler Information” webpage. Type in the confirmation number for your flight, along with the first and last name that you used for your flight reservation. From there, you can add your KTN to your previously booked flight.

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What is a TSA-issued redress number? A redress number is a number provided by the TSA for those individuals who have repeatedly been identified for additional screening because their name is like the name of an individual on the watch list.

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If you have lost your redress number, contact DHS TRIP at [email protected] . Provide your full name, date of birth, gender, and city/state of residence. You will receive an e-mail containing your Redress Control Number.

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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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?? Pro tip: Memorize your KTN, and add it to all your airline company profiles. You can always call your airlines directly and ask them to add your KTN to any existing reservations.

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Travelers who are eligible will be able to find the notification indicator “TSA PRE” on their boarding pass. If you're eligible for TSA PreCheck, the indicator will appear on boarding passes throughout your itinerary, regardless of whether pre-screening lanes are available at your departure airport(s).

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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 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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Re: add passenger Book their ticket and then contact Southwest to request the two reservations be merged together.

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Call Southwest Airlines' customer service Agents can find your flight information using details like the email address associated with your account and the credit card used to book the flight. To contact Southwest customer service, call 1-800-435-9792. Operators are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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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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Most applicants receive their Known Traveler Number (KTN) in 3-5 days, though some applications can take up to 60 days. Applicants can receive updates on their enrollment application status by email, phone, text or by checking online through the enrollment provider they applied with.

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What should I do? First, check that your membership has not expired by looking up your account here. If still active, confirm with your airline that your Known Traveler Number, name, and date of birth are accurate and that your airline participates in TSA PreCheck®.

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If you are a member of the TSA PreCheck® Application Program, look up your Known Traveler Number (KTN) here. If you are a member of another trusted traveler program, such as Global Entry, NEXUS, or SENTRI, log on to the Trusted Traveler Program website to obtain your PASSID, which is your KTN.

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Valid Proof of Citizenship
  • U.S. Birth Certificate.
  • U.S. Certificate of Citizenship (N-560 or N-561)
  • U.S. Certificate of Naturalization (N-550 or N-570)
  • U.S. Citizen Identification Card (I-179 or I-197)
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240)
  • Certification of Report of Birth Abroad (DS-1350 or FS-545)


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This nine-digit number usually begins with 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 50, 70, 80, 95, 98, or 99 and can be found on the back of your NEXUS, SENTRI, or Global Entry card in the upper-left corner or by logging on to the Trusted Traveler Programs website.

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The application fee for TSA PreCheck® is $78 for 5 years. Before you apply, we recommend that you review the various DHS trusted traveler programs, such as the TSA PreCheck® Application Program, Global Entry, NEXUS, or SENTRI, to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements and determine the best program for you.

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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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