rity screening program at several airports, with Chicago O'Hare (ORD), Los Angeles International (LAX) and Houston Intercontinental (IAH) starting this summer. The TSA Pre✓TM allows travelers to move through security with greater efficiency and ease when traveling on an itinerary wholly within the United States. Participants may enjoy benefits such as no longer removing the following items at the security checkpoint: shoes, 3-1-1 compliant bag from carry-on (all liquid restrictions still apply), light outerwear/jacket and belt. Full details of the TSA Pre✓™ program are available on the TSA website: www.tsa.gov
Participating airports for United flights
TSA pre-screening designated security checkpoints are currently located at the following airports. Additional locations may be added in the future. For the most updated information on participating airports, please visit www.united.com
Airport Designated Security Checkpoint Open Date for United Passengers
Chicago O’Hare International Airport Terminal 1 Late June 2012
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport Terminal South Checkpoint June 2012*
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport South Pier Gates 10-22 June 2012*
Minneapolis-St. Paul
International Airport Lindbergh Terminal,
Checkpoint 4 June 2012*
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Checkpoint 5 North June 2012*
Portland International Airport ABC Checkpoint June 2012*
*Expedited screening will only be available to customers who check in online, at a kiosk or via a mobile device.
Customer Participation
MileagePlus® members are invited to participate in this program by logging into their MileagePlus profile and updating their traveler information and preferences. This is a one-time sign up for United departures via www.united.com. Additionally, U.S. citizens currently enrolled in the Global Entry, NEXUS or SENTRI Trusted Traveler programs can also participate by providing their Known Traveler or PASS ID number. For more information on how to sign up for the program, customers can visit TSA Pre-screening Sign-Up and enter their MileagePlus number to sign in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can customers sign up for the program at the airport?
A. Customers need to opt-in via united.com, and the process takes 24 hours to complete.
Note: Members of a Known Traveler program can provide their Known Traveler/PASS ID number to an agent at the airport, however, opting in can only be done on united.com.
Q. How will customers learn if they qualify for TSA Pre✓™ lane entry?
A. Eligibility information is embedded in the barcode of the passenger’s boarding pass and detected by the TSA Security Checkpoint scanner. Customers should be directed to a TSA agent to scan the barcode to determine eligibility.
Q. Where is the dedicated TSA Pre✓™ security lane located?
A. Lane location will vary by airport and TSA will have signage.
Q. Is enrollment in TSA Pre✓™ reciprocal among domestic carriers?
A: No, current traveler participation is driven by TSA and requires personal data to be collected and shared with TSA. Enrollment information is not shared between carriers.
Q. If customers are already signed up for TSA Pre✓™ with one carrier, are they able to use the expedited check points for other carriers in the U.S.?
A. This is depends on the airline that generates the boarding pass. If the boarding pass was generated by United, the customer should be able to approach any TSA Pre✓™ checkpoint and see if he/she qualifies for that segment.
Q. How will customers know which airports offer TSA Pre✓™?
A. Customers can visit the TSA website at www.tsa.gov for the most up to date information
Friday, June 8, 2012
TSA Pre-Check
June 8, 2012
From United Airlines:
TSA Pre-Screening Update
United is partnering with the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to deliver
TSA Pre✓TM, an expedited secu
rity screening program at several airports, with Chicago O'Hare (ORD), Los Angeles International (LAX) and Houston Intercontinental (IAH) starting this summer. The TSA Pre✓TM allows travelers to move through security with greater efficiency and ease when traveling on an itinerary wholly within the United States. Participants may enjoy benefits such as no longer removing the following items at the security checkpoint: shoes, 3-1-1 compliant bag from carry-on (all liquid restrictions still apply), light outerwear/jacket and belt. Full details of the TSA Pre✓™ program are available on the TSA website: www.tsa.gov
Participating airports for United flights
TSA pre-screening designated security checkpoints are currently located at the following airports. Additional locations may be added in the future. For the most updated information on participating airports, please visit www.united.com
Airport Designated Security Checkpoint Open Date for United Passengers
Chicago O’Hare International Airport Terminal 1 Late June 2012
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport Terminal South Checkpoint June 2012*
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport South Pier Gates 10-22 June 2012*
Minneapolis-St. Paul
International Airport Lindbergh Terminal,
Checkpoint 4 June 2012*
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Checkpoint 5 North June 2012*
Portland International Airport ABC Checkpoint June 2012*
*Expedited screening will only be available to customers who check in online, at a kiosk or via a mobile device.
Customer Participation
MileagePlus® members are invited to participate in this program by logging into their MileagePlus profile and updating their traveler information and preferences. This is a one-time sign up for United departures via www.united.com. Additionally, U.S. citizens currently enrolled in the Global Entry, NEXUS or SENTRI Trusted Traveler programs can also participate by providing their Known Traveler or PASS ID number. For more information on how to sign up for the program, customers can visit TSA Pre-screening Sign-Up and enter their MileagePlus number to sign in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can customers sign up for the program at the airport?
A. Customers need to opt-in via united.com, and the process takes 24 hours to complete.
Note: Members of a Known Traveler program can provide their Known Traveler/PASS ID number to an agent at the airport, however, opting in can only be done on united.com.
Q. How will customers learn if they qualify for TSA Pre✓™ lane entry?
A. Eligibility information is embedded in the barcode of the passenger’s boarding pass and detected by the TSA Security Checkpoint scanner. Customers should be directed to a TSA agent to scan the barcode to determine eligibility.
Q. Where is the dedicated TSA Pre✓™ security lane located?
A. Lane location will vary by airport and TSA will have signage.
Q. Is enrollment in TSA Pre✓™ reciprocal among domestic carriers?
A: No, current traveler participation is driven by TSA and requires personal data to be collected and shared with TSA. Enrollment information is not shared between carriers.
Q. If customers are already signed up for TSA Pre✓™ with one carrier, are they able to use the expedited check points for other carriers in the U.S.?
A. This is depends on the airline that generates the boarding pass. If the boarding pass was generated by United, the customer should be able to approach any TSA Pre✓™ checkpoint and see if he/she qualifies for that segment.
Q. How will customers know which airports offer TSA Pre✓™?
A. Customers can visit the TSA website at www.tsa.gov for the most up to date information
rity screening program at several airports, with Chicago O'Hare (ORD), Los Angeles International (LAX) and Houston Intercontinental (IAH) starting this summer. The TSA Pre✓TM allows travelers to move through security with greater efficiency and ease when traveling on an itinerary wholly within the United States. Participants may enjoy benefits such as no longer removing the following items at the security checkpoint: shoes, 3-1-1 compliant bag from carry-on (all liquid restrictions still apply), light outerwear/jacket and belt. Full details of the TSA Pre✓™ program are available on the TSA website: www.tsa.gov
Participating airports for United flights
TSA pre-screening designated security checkpoints are currently located at the following airports. Additional locations may be added in the future. For the most updated information on participating airports, please visit www.united.com
Airport Designated Security Checkpoint Open Date for United Passengers
Chicago O’Hare International Airport Terminal 1 Late June 2012
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport Terminal South Checkpoint June 2012*
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport South Pier Gates 10-22 June 2012*
Minneapolis-St. Paul
International Airport Lindbergh Terminal,
Checkpoint 4 June 2012*
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Checkpoint 5 North June 2012*
Portland International Airport ABC Checkpoint June 2012*
*Expedited screening will only be available to customers who check in online, at a kiosk or via a mobile device.
Customer Participation
MileagePlus® members are invited to participate in this program by logging into their MileagePlus profile and updating their traveler information and preferences. This is a one-time sign up for United departures via www.united.com. Additionally, U.S. citizens currently enrolled in the Global Entry, NEXUS or SENTRI Trusted Traveler programs can also participate by providing their Known Traveler or PASS ID number. For more information on how to sign up for the program, customers can visit TSA Pre-screening Sign-Up and enter their MileagePlus number to sign in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can customers sign up for the program at the airport?
A. Customers need to opt-in via united.com, and the process takes 24 hours to complete.
Note: Members of a Known Traveler program can provide their Known Traveler/PASS ID number to an agent at the airport, however, opting in can only be done on united.com.
Q. How will customers learn if they qualify for TSA Pre✓™ lane entry?
A. Eligibility information is embedded in the barcode of the passenger’s boarding pass and detected by the TSA Security Checkpoint scanner. Customers should be directed to a TSA agent to scan the barcode to determine eligibility.
Q. Where is the dedicated TSA Pre✓™ security lane located?
A. Lane location will vary by airport and TSA will have signage.
Q. Is enrollment in TSA Pre✓™ reciprocal among domestic carriers?
A: No, current traveler participation is driven by TSA and requires personal data to be collected and shared with TSA. Enrollment information is not shared between carriers.
Q. If customers are already signed up for TSA Pre✓™ with one carrier, are they able to use the expedited check points for other carriers in the U.S.?
A. This is depends on the airline that generates the boarding pass. If the boarding pass was generated by United, the customer should be able to approach any TSA Pre✓™ checkpoint and see if he/she qualifies for that segment.
Q. How will customers know which airports offer TSA Pre✓™?
A. Customers can visit the TSA website at www.tsa.gov for the most up to date information
