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Need to add your TSA PreCheck number to your Delta Airlines account? If you've applied for TSA PreCheck to save time walking through airport security, you can easily add your PreCheck number (Known Traveler Number) to your Delta Airlines profile online. While it's not possible to add your PreCheck number to your account using the Fly Delta mobile app, you can easily add it to your profile on Delta.com. This wikiHow article teaches you how to add your TSA PreCheck number to your Delta account online.
Adding TSA PreCheck to an Existing Reservation
- Log into your Delta account online using your Known Traveler Number (KTN).
- Tap your name and profile to access your reservation.
- Under "Personal Details" click the +Add button.
- Type the 9-digit Known Traveler Number (KTN) into the first available field.
- Click "Save" to accept the changes to your profile.
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Go to https://www.delta.com/ and sign in. You can use any web browser on your computer, phone, or tablet to add your Known Traveler Number (KTN) to your Delta profile. [1] X Research source- While it's not possible to add PreCheck in the Delta mobile app, you'll be able to pull up your PreCheck details in the mobile app after adding your KTN to your profile in a web browser.
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Click your name and select Profile . You'll see your name at the top-right corner of the page.Advertisement -
Click + Add next to "Secure Flight Info." It's the second option under "Personal Details." [2] X Research source -
Type your Known Travel number into the first field. This is the 9-digit number provided to you during your TSA application process. It usually begins with TT if you applied through the TSA PreCheck Application program. [3] X Trustworthy Source U.S. Transportation Security Administration U.S. government agency responsible for ensuring safety by setting and enforcing travel protocols Go to source- If you lost your KTN, you can look it up online at https://tsaenrollmentbyidemia.tsa.dhs.gov/ktn-lookup . [4] X Trustworthy Source U.S. Transportation Security Administration U.S. government agency responsible for ensuring safety by setting and enforcing travel protocols Go to source
- If you're approved for Global Entry, NEXUS, or SENTRI, use the CBP PASSID, which is the number that usually begins with 15, 98, or 99 on the back of your card. You'll also find your PASSID in your account information at https://ttp.cbp.dhs.gov/ .
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Click Save to save your changes. Your PreCheck number is now saved to your profile.- If the name on your Delta account doesn't match what's on your driver's license or passport, you won't be able to use PreCheck. [5] X Research source If you need to update your name in your profile, fill out the Identify Verification form at https://www.delta.com/contactus/identityVerification to get things sorted out.
- If you've already booked a flight through Delta or a travel service like Expedia or Orbitz, check your existing reservations to make sure your KTN is available. Depending on how you booked your travel, you might need to edit your reservation to add your KTN to each booking.
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- If the name on your ID is not the same as what the TSA has on file for you, you can contact the TSA by calling (855) 347-8371. [6] X Trustworthy Source U.S. Transportation Security Administration U.S. government agency responsible for ensuring safety by setting and enforcing travel protocols Go to sourceThanks
- If you add your KTN too close to your travel date, you might not see the TSA PreCheck logo on your boarding pass. In this situation, you can talk to a Delta representative at the airport to make sure your TSA security check goes smoothly.Thanks
- If you also fly with other airlines like Southwest or American Airlines , be sure to add your KTN to your profile with those services as well.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://news.delta.com/mediakit/delta-digital-id
- ↑ https://www.delta.com/us/en/check-in-security/expedited-airport-security/tsa-precheck
- ↑ https://www.tsa.gov/travel/frequently-asked-questions/what-are-cbp-passid-and-known-traveler-number-0
- ↑ https://www.tsa.gov/travel/frequently-asked-questions/i-forgot-my-ktn-how-do-i-find-it
- ↑ https://www.delta.com/us/en/check-in-security/expedited-airport-security/tsa-precheck
- ↑ https://www.tsa.gov/travel/frequently-asked-questions/my-personal-information-has-changed-how-do-i-update-my
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