What is the Qantas TSA Pre ?

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As per this link it appears to have started on Dec 17
However I am not sure what it means when I land in lax

TSA PreCheck | Qantas

Qantas customers enrolled in a US trusted traveller program will be able to utilise TSA PreCheck at US airports.
www.qantas.com
 
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fn0 said:
US entry: Being a "trusted traveler" e.g. Global Entry, Nexus, Sentri etc does not mean you are allowed in the US without immigration control. It may appear so a lot of the time, but in practice you can and will be taken aside for questioning at random.
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That's a good point, and the comment 'without immigration control' is misleading because the computerised gates that allow you to enter under these programs are the primary form of control anyway. Of course it's being controlled, and if there is some particular reason that CPB decides to flag you - the gate will do so and you will be taken aside (just as with the Australian smartgates and any other such systems in use around the world).
 
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Chris Chamberlin of ExecutiveTraveller is reporting that Australian 500 person pilot Global Entry program trial is due to begin soon.
www.executivetraveller.com

Australia to join US Global Entry, PreCheck programs

Travellers will soon be able to skip those snaking immigration and security queues at international and domestic US airports.
www.executivetraveller.com www.executivetraveller.com
Keen to follow progress
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Good luck with getting an interview in 6 months time. Last year had a 3 month waiting period before I got my interview.
 
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Got to experience QF TSA Pre at LAX yesterday evening. I was in a party of 5 family. I get it because of GE but was pleasantly surprised to see that the other 4 pax on the booking also got it too.
The usual SNAFU at TSA in the regular lines in the evening but we zipped through with zero delays.
 
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So it seems that for some reason TSApre still does not print on the BP for QF11/12 JFK-LAX domestic segment even though it appears on the LAX-Australia segment. Hopefully this gets fixed in the near future. Security at JFK T8 can be very slow. I guess it's better to book AA flight instead of QF12 until this is resolved.
 
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Princess Fiona said:
Got to experience QF TSA Pre at LAX yesterday evening. I was in a party of 5 family. I get it because of GE but was pleasantly surprised to see that the other 4 pax on the booking also got it too.
The usual SNAFU at TSA in the regular lines in the evening but we zipped through with zero delays.
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There is a separate line for approved ?
Though I had it on my ticket I just joined the regular queue .
Due to go back in a few weeks will be interesting to see if I get the approval...the SSSS or nothing :)
 
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mrsterryn said:
There is a separate line for approved ?
Though I had it on my ticket I just joined the regular queue .
Due to go back in a few weeks will be interesting to see if I get the approval...the SSSS or nothing :)
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It depends on the checkpoint.
Checkpoints with an official precheck lane have the full precheck experience (shoes on, WTMD, liquids/laptops in bags). A separate precheck lane is normally near the premium lanes.
Checkpoints without a separate lane normally have precheck confirmed travelers in the normal lanes, then get 'precheck lite' when they get to the front. What 'precheck lite' is varies at any given checkpoint.

I didn't think the checkpoints in LAX TBIT had precheck lanes.
 
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mrsterryn said:
There is a separate line for approved ?
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Here you can find the list of TSApre checkpoints including hours of operation:

TSA PreCheck® Checkpoint Schedule | Transportation Security Administration

Find out when TSA PreCheck® lanes are available at your airport. If a lane is not available, please show your TSA PreCheck® boarding pass to receive expedited screening in a standard lane. Enter your airport, day of the week and time of day. If your airport information is not available, please...
www.tsa.gov www.tsa.gov

I'm surprised you were not redirected to TSApre Lane by the TSA agent checking your documents.
 
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@defurax it was chokkas there . Loads of yelling to move around
Shame I was having an interesting conversation with a bloke behind me in the queue.....got to a point in the queue and I was told go right he went left.
Really disappointed
 
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Himeno said:
It depends on the checkpoint.
Checkpoints with an official precheck lane have the full precheck experience (shoes on, WTMD, liquids/laptops in bags). A separate precheck lane is normally near the premium lanes.
Checkpoints without a separate lane normally have precheck confirmed travelers in the normal lanes, then get 'precheck lite' when they get to the front. What 'precheck lite' is varies at any given checkpoint.

I didn't think the checkpoints in LAX TBIT had precheck lanes.
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They do.
 
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Having GE did some travels domestically with folks. So long as all party travelling with you are on same PNR (as GE/TSA PRE holder) they all get TSA Pre on BP. For land boarder crossing GE holder can use Nexus Lane & no other pax, unless they all have applied for Nexus, TSA pre etc...


Princess Fiona said:
Got to experience QF TSA Pre at LAX yesterday evening. I was in a party of 5 family. I get it because of GE but was pleasantly surprised to see that the other 4 pax on the booking also got it too.
The usual SNAFU at TSA in the regular lines in the evening but we zipped through with zero delays.
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Princess Fiona said:
Got to experience QF TSA Pre at LAX yesterday evening. I was in a party of 5 family. I get it because of GE but was pleasantly surprised to see that the other 4 pax on the booking also got it too.
The usual SNAFU at TSA in the regular lines in the evening but we zipped through with zero delays.
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Were you able to enter your KTN on your Qantas booking, or did you have to wait until check-in?
 
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V1213 said:
Were you able to enter your KTN on your Qantas booking, or did you have to wait until check-in?
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Since mid-December there is a KTN field when using QF OLCI. The field is not available in MMB, only during check in.
Your TA can input your KTN in your booking also.
 
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