GlobalEntry / TSA Pre never works at Columbus International Airport. Why?

12/18/2017 11:39:20 PM

Patricia’s answer is completely correct. Just having Global Entry or even directly registering for PreCheck itself isn’t sufficient to get the benefit. You must actually have your Known Traveler Number or Global Entry number on your airline reservation.

The question How does one inform airlines of one’s KTN, if the KTN was issued after a booking had been made? covers how to add your KTN to reservations that you have already booked.

Additionally, most airlines allow you to add your KTN to your frequent flier account with that airline so that it will automatically be added to future reservations you make with that airline. For airlines where you don’t have an account, you’ll need to add your KTN manually for new reservations.

12/18/2017 5:55:57 PM

Your boarding pass, and only your boarding pass, indicates whether you have access to TSA Pre for your current flight.

First, you have to be flying on an airline that participates in the program. See TSA Pre✓® Participating Airlines. Second, you have to give the airline a valid Known Traveler Number. For you, that will be your Global Entry number. Third, you have to not be too unlucky. Pre-check authorization is never guaranteed. However, I have always got it when flying on a participating airline that has my Global Entry number.

If all the conditions are met, your boarding pass will be marked as having TSA Pre, and you can use the Pre-check line.

12/18/2017 5:47:36 PM

You need to register your trusted traveler ID number with your airline flight booking. Have you done this? It’s called your “Known Traveler Number” on most airline websites.

Without this, you won’t automatically get TSA Pre benefits.

Incidentally, GlobalEntry is primarily about getting expedited customs and immigration treatment when you re-enter the United States from other countries. TSA Pre is a bonus benefit that was added later.

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