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I am flying to Disney, and my tickets were booked by them. I didn't have a TSA PreCheck number at the time of the booking. Can I add it now?

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You should be able to add your number on the website of whatever airline you're flying (provided that airline supports TSA precheck).

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What do I do when my TSA Precheck does not appear on my boarding pass?

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Unfortunately, not all airlines support TSA Precheck. You might be flying with one of those, so you'll have to go through the normal security line.

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Do I pay now or after I'm approved?

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You pay at the time of application. Not sure if the money would be refunded if you were rejected, you might want to look into that first.

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If I have TSA, my boarding pass, my seat and am using only a carry-on bag, can I go directly to security or do I have to go to the check-in desk?

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You can go directly to security, as there is no action you need to take at the front desk.

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Can I go through TSA Precheck with winter boots on?

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You can keep your boots on, but if you set off the metal detector (for any reason), they may ask you to take those off first.

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I am flying Southwest and my pre-check did not show on my boarding pass. I called the airline and they said they had no idea. What can I do to fix this and get it added?

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If the airline cannot fix it, it is unlikely anyone can fix it. You can try at the front desk at the airport but it is unlikely you will be able to use pre-check for this particular flight.

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How do I use my TSA pre-check when flying with a 10-year-old child?

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You can bring a child under 13 with you in the TSA pre-check line.

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Do I still put my purse, laptop and carry-on in a bin, or can I just lay them on the conveyor belt?

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You still have to put your purse and carry-on in a bin. Your laptop actually stays in your bags, unlike the standard security line.

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Where do I claim a firearm? Can it be packed in a TSA-approved lockbox in my suitcase that will go to the baggage-claim area?

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Declare it at check-in. Firearms are allowed in suitcases but not in carry-on bags.

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How long is the PreCheck good once you have completed the process?

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A PreCheck membership is good for 5 years. After that, you will need to reapply.

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Do you need to remove lithium batteries from your carry on if you have TSA PreCheck?

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No, you are allowed to have those batteries, but you must declare them at the checkpoint. There are special instructions for those batteries. There is a limit of two spare batteries per person for the larger lithium-ion batteries described above (101-160 watt-hours per battery).

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