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Does Global Entry Include TSA presecreen?
« on: June 04, 2019, 06:10:44 PM »
I am a little bit confused.  I have applied for Global Entry, and just need to do the interview.  When I called to get information on TSA prescreen (just making sure that I have the terms correct, I mean whereby I can bypass the standard security lined before check in) they told me that it is included in GE.  A friend of mine just went thru the TSA pre screen in the airport and they told him that they would not allow someone with GE to use that line.  What gives, is it included or not? Can someone educate me please?

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Re: Does Global Entry Include TSA presecreen?
« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2019, 06:11:37 PM »
It is indeed included

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Re: Does Global Entry Include TSA presecreen?
« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2019, 06:12:21 PM »
It's included.

The person probably isn't aware.

It is two programs with two names but if you get GE you automatically get precheck.

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Re: Does Global Entry Include TSA presecreen?
« Reply #3 on: June 04, 2019, 06:12:44 PM »
It's included.

The person probably isn't aware.

It is two programs with two names but if you get GE you automatically get precheck.
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Re: Does Global Entry Include TSA presecreen?
« Reply #4 on: June 04, 2019, 06:13:46 PM »
I am a little bit confused.  I have applied for Global Entry, and just need to do the interview.  When I called to get information on TSA prescreen (just making sure that I have the terms correct, I mean whereby I can bypass the standard security lined before check in) they told me that it is included in GE.  A friend of mine just went thru the TSA pre screen in the airport and they told him that they would not allow someone with GE to use that line.  What gives, is it included or not? Can someone educate me please?
It is two separate programs, when you get approved for GE you will also have access to TSA Pre. You have to give your TSA Pre number to a participating airline and should show on your boarding pass.

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Re: Does Global Entry Include TSA presecreen?
« Reply #5 on: June 04, 2019, 06:28:14 PM »
Thank you everyone

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Re: Does Global Entry Include TSA presecreen?
« Reply #6 on: June 04, 2019, 07:07:32 PM »
Thank you everyone
The KTN number, = Known Traveler Number from your GE is the same number you would use on a domestic flight for the TSA pre check box, you can see for yourself this info on the website. And like confirmed here multiple times from other members.
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Re: Does Global Entry Include TSA presecreen?
« Reply #7 on: June 04, 2019, 07:29:20 PM »

a domestic flight

Or international

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Re: Does Global Entry Include TSA presecreen?
« Reply #8 on: June 04, 2019, 07:32:51 PM »
Or international
True, don't know why I said domestic.
   Mixed myself up with returning from an international flight using global entry / mobile passport.
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Re: Does Global Entry Include TSA presecreen?
« Reply #9 on: June 06, 2019, 07:48:41 AM »
I am a little bit confused.  I have applied for Global Entry, and just need to do the interview.  When I called to get information on TSA prescreen (just making sure that I have the terms correct, I mean whereby I can bypass the standard security lined before check in) they told me that it is included in GE.  A friend of mine just went thru the TSA pre screen in the airport and they told him that they would not allow someone with GE to use that line.  What gives, is it included or not? Can someone educate me please?
Keep in mind that officially the only way to use the TSA Precheck line is to enter your KTN with the airline and have them print TSA Pre on your ticket (or use something like Clear). So it's very possible that a TSA employee was completely correct in telling someone without TSA Pre on their ticket who wanted to wave their Global Entry card to get in the Precheck line that the Global Entry card wasn't going to work. Dumb rule probably favoring the lowest common denominator TSA "agent" who would be confused by such things, but it is the rule as of now and it's not surprising that whoever told them they couldn't use the line didn't explain further given the caliber of folks they use to "guard" the entry to Precheck.

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Re: Does Global Entry Include TSA presecreen?
« Reply #10 on: June 06, 2019, 07:55:47 AM »
You are not guaranteed precheck every time you fly even with global entry.

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Re: Does Global Entry Include TSA presecreen?
« Reply #11 on: June 06, 2019, 09:07:30 AM »
You are not guaranteed precheck every time you fly even with global entry.
Well ya if the airline doesn't offer it then you won't get it.
 But where ever there's an option to enter the KTN on your boarding pass enter it and most probably it's offered in the regular airports.
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Re: Does Global Entry Include TSA presecreen?
« Reply #12 on: June 06, 2019, 09:40:29 AM »


Well ya if the airline doesn't offer it then you won't get it.
 But where ever there's an option to enter the KTN on your boarding pass enter it and most probably it's offered in the regular airports.

No. Even on airlines that it's offered and in airports that it's offered.

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Re: Does Global Entry Include TSA presecreen?
« Reply #13 on: June 06, 2019, 01:21:16 PM »

No. Even on airlines that it's offered and in airports that it's offered.
What exactly do you mean by that? I've flown literally hundreds of flight with my Global Entry derived KTN and never had a problem with TSA Pre not showing up on my boarding pass given that its a participating airline and airport. What specific scenario are you envisioning?

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Re: Does Global Entry Include TSA presecreen?
« Reply #14 on: June 06, 2019, 01:27:28 PM »
You are not guaranteed precheck every time you fly even with global entry.
From the TSA website:
"What is the difference between Global Entry, TSA Precheck and the other Trusted Traveler programs?

TSA Pre✓ provides expedited security screening benefits for flights departing from U.S. Airports. Global Entry provides the TSA Pre✓ benefit plus expedited US customs screening for international air travelers when entering the United States. TSA Pre✓ costs $85 and Global Entry costs $100 for a five year membership. Travelers interested in Global Entry must apply through the Trusted Traveler Program website."
You dont get less of a PC with GE.

That being said, I've had tickets that PC didnt show up on boarding pass but got it reprinted with it.
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Re: Does Global Entry Include TSA presecreen?
« Reply #15 on: June 06, 2019, 01:33:05 PM »
What exactly do you mean by that? I've flown literally hundreds of flight with my Global Entry derived KTN and never had a problem with TSA Pre not showing up on my boarding pass given that its a participating airline and airport. What specific scenario are you envisioning?
I'm not sure why this is so complicated. Even if you have a KTN and are approved for Pre check it's not a guaranteed benefit - there will be times you don't get it.

I actually had it a few months ago on the same PNR as my wife, she didn't get it and I did.


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Re: Does Global Entry Include TSA presecreen?
« Reply #16 on: June 06, 2019, 01:34:32 PM »

No. Even on airlines that it's offered and in airports that it's offered.
With details matching 100%? i once had PC missing from my bp, called UA and turned out my DOB was off by a day, changed it and PC showed up within 5 minutes.

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Re: Does Global Entry Include TSA presecreen?
« Reply #17 on: June 06, 2019, 01:36:45 PM »
With details matching 100%? i once had PC missing from my bp, called UA and turned out my DOB was off by a day, changed it and PC showed up within 5 minutes.
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Re: Does Global Entry Include TSA presecreen?
« Reply #18 on: June 06, 2019, 01:56:45 PM »
I'm not sure why this is so complicated. Even if you have a KTN and are approved for Pre check it's not a guaranteed benefit - there will be times you don't get it.

I actually had it a few months ago on the same PNR as my wife, she didn't get it and I did.
I thought you where specifically saying the precheck you get with GE doesn't get precheck every time.
Obviously if you get SSSS you won't get precheck.
No different precheck alone or precheck you get with GE.
Misunderstanding.
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Re: Does Global Entry Include TSA presecreen?
« Reply #19 on: June 06, 2019, 01:59:03 PM »
I thought you where specifically saying the precheck you get with GE doesn't get precheck every time.
Obviously if you get SSSS you won't get precheck.
No different precheck alone or precheck you get with GE.
Misunderstanding.
I'm not referring to SSSS, sometimes you just don't get pre check and just have to go regular security.