How to Show Your TSA PreCheck on Your Boarding Pass for Faster Security

Learn how to display your TSA PreCheck by adding your Known Traveler Number and showing the indicator on your boarding pass at security.

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To show your TSA PreCheck, ensure your Known Traveler Number (KTN) is added to your airline reservation. Look for the TSA PreCheck indicator on your boarding pass. Simply present your boarding pass, either printed or digital, at the TSA security checkpoint to utilize PreCheck lanes.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is a Known Traveler Number (KTN)? A Known Traveler Number (KTN) is a unique number assigned to travelers approved for expedited security programs like TSA PreCheck. Adding your KTN to your airline reservation allows you to access PreCheck lanes.
  2. How do I add my TSA PreCheck to my airline reservation? You add your TSA PreCheck by entering your Known Traveler Number (KTN) into your airline profile or reservation details when booking or before check-in.
  3. Do I need to show a physical boarding pass to use TSA PreCheck? No, you can present either a printed boarding pass or a digital boarding pass on your mobile device showing the TSA PreCheck indicator to access expedited lanes.
  4. What does the TSA PreCheck indicator look like on a boarding pass? The TSA PreCheck indicator usually appears as a TSA PreCheck logo or text printed clearly on your boarding pass, signifying eligibility for the expedited security line.