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Why does my Delta boarding pass say TSA PreCheck?

If selected for TSA PreCheck, your digital or paper boarding pass will include a TSA PreCheck indicator. When you're approved for TSA PreCheck, be sure to follow the steps and add your TSA-assigned Known Traveler ID to your profile.



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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 add your KTN/PreCheck number to a new reservation of Delta flights, first, log in to your Delta SkyMiles account. It will automatically populate most of your personal details necessary to complete your purchase, including adding your Known Traveler Number or PreCheck number to your reservation.

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How to add TSA PreCheck to Delta. To add PreCheck to Delta, after your PreCheck application has been approved, log in to your Delta SkyMiles account to update your profile. The TSA PreCheck/Known Traveler ID field can be found under Personal Details.

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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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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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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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TSA PreCheck® is an expedited screening program that makes risk assessments about passengers prior to their arrival at an airport checkpoint. TSA PreCheck® enhances aviation security and provides a better travel experience.

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For TSA officers, the machine helps them quickly recognize valid, expired or fraudulent IDs. The unit also seamlessly connects to the Secure Flight database, which confirms information like an individual's travel date, airline and flight number, making a boarding pass simply not necessary.

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If you're traveling with just a carry-on bag, you can head to the security check as soon as you arrive at the airport, rather than making a first stop at the check-in desk, since you already have your printed boarding pass, or, better yet, you e-ticket.

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If you're traveling with just a carry-on bag, you can head to the security check as soon as you arrive at the airport, rather than making a first stop at the check-in desk, since you already have your printed boarding pass, or, better yet, you e-ticket.

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What to Do After Online Check-In. Once you receive your electronic boarding pass, you can head straight to security if you're traveling carry-on only. If you're checking a bag, you'll still need to stop by the ticketing area at the airport. Look for special “bag drop” lines that bypass longer check-in lines.

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The TSA PreCheck® Application Program is only open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals and lawful permanent residents. Applicants may be ineligible due to incomplete or false application information, certain violations of federal security regulations, or disqualifying criminal offenses and factors.

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Finding Your KTN The PASSID number printed on the back of your program membership card serves as your KTN for TSA PreCheck purposes.

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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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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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