What Is the Difference Between a Redress Number and Known Traveler Number?

Learn how a Redress Number and Known Traveler Number differ in improving your travel experience and security screening process.

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A Redress Number helps resolve travel issues like being wrongly identified for additional screening. A Known Traveler Number (KTN), part of TSA PreCheck or Global Entry programs, expedites security screenings. Both enhance travel experience but serve different purposes.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is a Redress Number used for? A Redress Number is used to help travelers who have been misidentified and subjected to extra screening to resolve these issues with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
  2. How does a Known Traveler Number speed up airport screening? A Known Traveler Number (KTN) allows travelers enrolled in TSA PreCheck or Global Entry programs to use expedited security lanes and enjoy a faster screening process.
  3. Can I have both a Redress Number and a Known Traveler Number? Yes, you can have both. A Redress Number addresses mistaken identity issues, while a Known Traveler Number provides expedited screening benefits.