How do you get a travel number?


How do you get a travel number? If you apply directly through TSA, you'll receive a Known Traveler Number (KTN). If you're registered with a CBP program, you'll receive a 9-digit PASS ID, which is the same number for all CBP programs. Update your KTN or PASS ID in your AAdvantage® account before you travel so your information is saved for every trip.


Is a traveler number a passport number?

While it's easy to think of a Known Traveler Number as the same as your passport, their purposes differ. Like your passport, though, it is a security measure unique to you that allows you certain travel privileges.


What is the difference between a travel number and a passport number?

Is a Passport Number the same as a Travel Document Number? Yes, your passport number is a travel document number. You must keep in mind that each travel document has specific number or digits so if you have, for example, a passport card and a passport booklet, the two numbers will be different.


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.


Do Known Traveler numbers expire?

TSA PreCheck enrollment expires five years after the initial approval of your Known Traveler Number (KTN). A lot can happen in five years—if it's been a while since your last trip, or if you've simply forgotten when you were approved, you can check your status anytime.


Do AAA members get TSA PreCheck?

When you enroll in TSA Pre?® (valid for 5 years), you'll speed through expedited security lines without the need to remove your shoes, laptop, liquids, belt, or lightweight jacket.


Is TSA PreCheck really worth it?

TSA estimates that 95% of TSA PreCheck passengers wait less than five minutes in the security line. This is a small amount of time separating you from the back of the security line to the terminal, meaning the most useful benefit is, of course, saving time.


Can I add TSA PreCheck to an existing reservation?

To do so, click on Manage Trip for each reservation. Then, click on Add/Edit Passenger Information to add your PreCheck number.


Which is better TSA PreCheck or Global Entry?

If you mostly travel domestically and want access to expedited security screening, TSA PreCheck may make sense for you. If you travel internationally and want access to faster customs screening upon reentry to the U.S., consider Global Entry, which includes TSA PreCheck, instead.


Do I need to put a TSA PreCheck number every time I buy a ticket?

Once you have been assigned a Known Traveler Number (KTN), you must include this number in the 'KTN' field of each reservation you make with a participating airline.


How much does it cost to get a known traveler number?

The application fee for TSA PreCheck® is $78 for 5 years. Before you apply, we recommend that you review the various DHS trusted traveler programs, such as the TSA PreCheck® Application Program, Global Entry, NEXUS, or SENTRI, to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements and determine the best program for you.


Why was I charged $140 for TSA PreCheck?

In March 2021, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a scam alert describing misleading websites that claimed to offer victims TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, or NEXUS application services but instead charged the consumer $140.


How much does TSA PreCheck cost?

The application fee for TSA PreCheck® is $78 for 5 years. Before you apply, we recommend that you review the various DHS trusted traveler programs, such as the TSA PreCheck® Application Program, Global Entry, NEXUS, or SENTRI, to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements and determine the best program for you.


What is the fastest way to get TSA PreCheck?

The fastest and easiest way to enroll in TSA PreCheck® is to start the application online.


How do you get TSA PreCheck for free?

How Do I Get TSA Precheck for Free?
  1. Aeroplan® Credit Card.
  2. The Platinum Card® from American Express (Terms apply, see rates & fees)
  3. The Business Platinum Card® from American Express (Terms apply, see rates & fees)
  4. Bank of America® Premium Rewards® credit card.
  5. Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card.


How much does TSA PreCheck cost 2023?

The application fee for TSA PreCheck® is $78 for 5 years.


How long does TSA PreCheck take to get approved?

How long does it take to get approved? Most applicants receive approval notification in 3-5 days, though some applications can take up to 60 days. Considering this, applicants are encouraged to renew at least 60 days prior to expiry. TSA will notify members with eligibility results.