Does Your Global Entry Number Replace Your Known Traveler Number (KTN)?
Learn if your Global Entry number replaces your Known Traveler Number (KTN) and how to use it for TSA PreCheck benefits when booking flights.
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Your Global Entry number does not replace your Known Traveler Number (KTN), but rather, it is your KTN. When you're approved for Global Entry, the same number assigned to you is used across TSA PreCheck and other Trusted Traveler Programs, serving as your KTN. This means you can use this number when booking flights to access expedited screening benefits. Make sure to enter this number in the designated KTN field during the flight booking or check-in process to enjoy these conveniences.
FAQs & Answers
- What is the relationship between Global Entry number and Known Traveler Number (KTN)? Your Global Entry number is your Known Traveler Number (KTN); it serves as the same identification number used across TSA PreCheck and other Trusted Traveler Programs.
- How do I use my Global Entry number when booking flights? Enter your Global Entry number in the designated KTN field during flight booking or check-in to access expedited screening benefits like TSA PreCheck.
- Can Global Entry members use TSA PreCheck benefits automatically? Yes, once approved for Global Entry, your assigned number functions as your KTN, granting you TSA PreCheck eligibility on participating airlines.