Does TSA PreCheck show up on United boarding pass?


Does TSA PreCheck show up on United boarding pass? A TSA PreCheck® logo or “TSA PRE” must be printed on your boarding pass near your name for you to use TSA PreCheck. Book your flights using the name and date of birth listed on the ID you used to apply to a Trusted Traveler Program.


How many hours before United flight can I check-in?

Yes, you may check-in for your United Airlines (UA) flight at the airport ticket counter from 30 minutes to 3 hours before the scheduled departure time (depending on your departure city and destination) and receive a printed boarding pass.


Will my TSA PreCheck number be on my boarding pass?

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.


How do I add my TSA PreCheck number to my United boarding pass?

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. To add your PreCheck number to your United MileagePlus profile, log in and view your personal information.


Does United have mobile boarding passes?

You can also choose to have a link to your boarding pass emailed to your mobile device. Just display your boarding pass barcode on the screen of your device at the security checkpoint and when boarding your flight, and you're on your way. Check-in is available starting 24 hours before your scheduled departure.


Is printing a boarding pass the same as checking in?

Not technically. Your boarding pass is your “ticket” to board the plane, but technically your ticket is generated as an “e-ticket,” or an electronic ticket, when you book your flight. Your boarding pass will be generated upon check-in, either online or at the check-in counter.


How do I add TSA PreCheck after booking?

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.


Can my wife come with me through TSA PreCheck?

To go through the faster, easier TSA PreCheck lane together, you and your spouse must both have a TSA PreCheck indicator on your boarding pass. This usually means you need two separate memberships.


Do I need to check-in if I have my boarding pass?

If you already have your boarding pass, you may go directly to the boarding gate. If not, you'll have to request it at the check-in counter. If you're travelling with checked luggage, you also must first leave it at the drop-off counter.


Do I need to print my boarding pass if I checked in online?

Online check-in lets you check in from your home or office and print your own boarding pass. You can also choose to have a link to your boarding pass emailed to your mobile device.


Can I screenshot my boarding pass?

If you received your physical boarding pass at a kiosk or check-in desk, you will not be able to use a screenshot of the paper pass to get through TSA or the gate. You can always get another pass printed if you lost the original. How common is it to miss a flight even after getting the boarding pass?


Can my family go through TSA PreCheck with me?

Children 12 and under may accompany an enrolled parent or guardian in the TSA PreCheck lanes without restriction. Children 13-17 may join enrolled adults when traveling on the same reservation and if the TSA PreCheck indicator appears on the child's boarding pass.


Do I need to print my boarding pass before I go to the airport?

Yes, simply show your mobile boarding pass on a mobile phone, iPad, or Apple Watch and a valid form of identification to the TSA Agent at security to proceed.


Can someone else use my known traveler number?

No. The system checks your KTN against the name, gender, and birthdate on the ticket. The system will let you add any number you want, but the boarding pass will never actually show the symbol if the number doesn't match the ticketholder.


Can I go straight to security if I already have my boarding pass?

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.


Is it better to check-in online or at the airport?

For a short-haul flight where you are only taking hand luggage, checking in online saves a lot of time and is therefore much better than checking in at the airport. If, on the other hand, you have to check in bulky luggage, it is better to use the classic check-in at the airport for security reasons.


Do I need to print a boarding pass if I have it on my phone?

Can I use my mobile boarding pass to go through the security checkpoint and board my flight? Yes, simply show your mobile boarding pass on a mobile phone, iPad, or Apple Watch and a valid form of identification to the TSA Agent at security to proceed.