Can you have multiple known traveler numbers?


Can you have multiple known traveler numbers? Yes, you will. I did the same thing a few months ago. My old TSA KTN will expire soon, but for the last 6 months or so, I've had two KTNs (Known Traveler Number). I've used the overlap period to make sure all of my travel accounts are updated with the new number to insure a smooth transition when my old one expires.


Can I add known traveler number to already booked flight?

How do I add my Known Traveler Number (KTN) to previous reservations? Contact your airline by phone or online to add your Known Traveler Number (KTN).


Is TSA PreCheck valid in Europe?

There's no TSA PreCheck in Europe (womp womp), but at select Europe airports, travelers can reserve a time slot in advance (free of charge) then head to the front of the security line.


Is it worth getting Global Entry?

Global Entry can save you time at U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Members skip processing lines and access automated kiosks instead. This can mean you spend less time waiting in line to be screened by a CBP officer, getting you on your way faster.


Can my wife use my known traveler number?

It's a common question: If I have TSA PreCheck, does my wife or husband need it? The answer is yes. If you have TSA PreCheck on your boarding pass and your spouse doesn't, or vice versa, you cannot go through the TSA PreCheck lane together.


Does your known traveler number change?

Yes. Members will keep the same KTN during the renewal process.


What happens if you received a known traveller number and or a redress number?

While redress numbers are used for travelers who have successfully applied to DHS TRIP, KTNs are part of the Global Entry and TSA PreCheck programs, which expedite entry at U.S. borders and TSA airport security, respectively. More travelers have KTNs than redress numbers, but it's possible to have both.


Why is my TSA PreCheck not showing on boarding pass?

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.


Does a known traveler number expire?

Don't wait! ACT NOW before your known traveler number (KTN) expires. That's right, your TSA Pre?® eligibility expires after five years. So if you want to keep enjoying your member benefits, renew now before your membership lapses.


Can two flights have the same flight number?

Airlines can schedule multiple flights with the same flight number on the same day (sometimes on the same route and sometimes on different flight segments). This varies by carrier.


Does the name on my boarding pass have to match my passport exactly?

TSA rules say the name on the boarding pass must exactly match the passenger's government-issued ID presented at the security checkpoint.


Can you have 2 passports with Global Entry?

If you hold two valid US passports and currently have Global Entry linked to your 10 year passport, you can also link Global Entry to your second, 4 year passport. As a Trusted Traveler, you may also update your passport, driver's license, visa status, and mail-to address as well.


What is the difference between TSA and Global Entry?

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.


Can I fly without a known traveler number?

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.