How did I end up with TSA Pre-check status?

[mpizza Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mpizza]

There is really no rhyme or reason. I have Global entry and status on United, but don't always get TSA pre.

Last I flew out of EWR, they had an entire section solely for TSA pre. Even if your gate was C101, you had to walk to one end of the terminal to enter security at C10. Then walk all the way back to C101. Likewise, passengers leaving from gate C10 had to use another security checkpoint, TSA was checking boarding passes before the escalator and segregating travel companions. Interesting scene.

Maria

[T. R. Oglodyte Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close T. R. Oglodyte]

I decided that DW and I should pay the $ and register for the precheck program. She was a bit peeved when I told her that we needed to show up at enrollment site with passports in hand one Saturday afternoon. Doing my best George Clooney voice (but totally lacking his jaw and profile) I said, "I know what I'm doing".

Our next flight was at Christmas time, and she was totally delighted when we sailed through pre-check in five minutes while the "ordinary" screening line was 30 minutes. She didn't say "Yes, you knew what you were doing" in words, but it was in her face nonetheless.

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

I can't stand the fact that I have to go to JFK for the interview. I'm sure I can roll some queens things in to make the trip worthwhile but why not Newark???

[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

I can't stand the fact that I have to go to JFK for the interview. I'm sure I can roll some queens things in to make the trip worthwhile but why not Newark???

It really wasn't bad. DD is going tomorrow. You sign up for a specific time frame and they get you in and out. It is easy to park right outside the entrance to the building. It was painless. There are also locations in Manhattan.

[jackio Gold Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close jackio]

Again,there was no pre-check line open at Islip, but the regular line went quickly. Off to Orlando!

[Pat H Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Pat H]

Nope, we were going around Illinois for a few days. Not just a transfer.

Then I have no clue.

[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

Again,there was no pre-check line open at Islip, but the regular line went quickly. Off to Orlando!

Do they even have a PreCheck line there??? Not every airport has them.

[jackio Gold Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close jackio]

Do they even have a PreCheck line there??? Not every airport has them.

Yes, they have one but it's hit or miss as to whether it's open or not

[wackymother Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close wackymother]

Then I have no clue.

Our theory was that we were going out of or back into our home airport--Newark. When we went from Chicago to Des Moines, we were using airports that we're not "associated" with. We almost always travel out of Newark.

[rapmarks Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close rapmarks]

when we traveled home from Sioux Falls, the security was a table, you went on the right side if you had to be screened, you went on the left side if you were pre screened. . I am hoping we get pre approved, when we fly in a few days.

[T. R. Oglodyte Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close T. R. Oglodyte]

I can't stand the fact that I have to go to JFK for the interview. I'm sure I can roll some queens things in to make the trip worthwhile but why not Newark???

If you're talking about doing TSA precheck, there is an interview office in White Plains.

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

If you're talking about doing TSA precheck, there is an interview office in White Plains.

Good to know.

The last half dozen times or so I have flown I have breezed through on TSA pre-check with UA and B6. This may be because both of those airlines have their own self standing terminals at the airports I have flown out of ( Terminal C for UA at EWR and Terminal 5 for B6 at JFK). I will probably need to get burned like those poor people on the 16th who were missing flights to force my hand and travel to get the card. I'm lazy.

They also have very easy customs at both. I do factor that when I am exploring ticket costs. I will pay a little more for them for the ease of entry.

[Pat H Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Pat H]

Our theory was that we were going out of or back into our home airport--Newark. When we went from Chicago to Des Moines, we were using airports that we're not "associated" with. We almost always travel out of Newark.

My "home" airport now is SAV but I have gotten pre-check flying out of JAX and CHS so that's not it. I even got it on Allegiant last month and that was the first time I have flown on Allegiant. Maybe it's an age thing?

[rapmarks Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close rapmarks]

my sisters get it off and on, not every time. my youngest sister gets it more than anyone.

[Pat H Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Pat H]

So it's not age, home airport, airline status or credit card status. I got it. It's that we're all good looking!