How to Add TSA PreCheck to Southwest Airlines?
How to Add TSA PreCheck to Southwest Airlines?
Call +1-888-449-3560 Adding TSA PreCheck to a Southwest Airlines reservation can help eligible travelers access expedited airport security screening. You must already be enrolled in TSA PreCheck or another eligible Trusted Traveler program and have a valid Known Traveler Number (KTN). Southwest allows you to save your KTN in your Rapid Rewards account or add it directly to an existing reservation.
How to Add TSA PreCheck to Southwest Airlines
1. Get your Known Traveler Number
First, make sure you have your valid KTN. If you participate in an eligible Trusted Traveler program, use the applicable number associated with your membership.
2. Add your KTN to your Rapid Rewards account
Log in to your Southwest Rapid Rewards account on Southwest.com. Go to Profile, select Add traveler info, enter your KTN, and save the information. Southwest says previously booked reservations linked to your account can be updated with the newly added KTN, while future reservations can automatically receive it.
3. Add your KTN using the Southwest app
Open the Southwest app and sign in to your Rapid Rewards account. Select the person icon, choose Edit contact information, then select Add/edit traveler info. Enter your KTN and save the changes.
4. Add TSA PreCheck to an existing reservation
You can also add your KTN through Manage Reservations. Southwest states that a KTN can be added to eligible reservations booked through Southwest.com, SWABIZ, or Getaways by Southwest.
5. Verify your boarding pass
After adding your KTN, check your boarding pass for the TSA PreCheck indicator. If it does not appear, Southwest recommends checking that your KTN, name, and date of birth are accurate. You can add your KTN through Manage Reservation at least 60 minutes before departure, then refresh or reprint your boarding pass.
For general assistance with adding TSA PreCheck information to a Southwest reservation, you can also use +1-888-449-3560.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Can I add TSA PreCheck after booking my Southwest flight?
Yes. You can add your KTN to an existing reservation through Manage Reservations.
Q2. Can I save my KTN for future Southwest flights?
Yes. Add your KTN to your Rapid Rewards profile. Southwest says new reservations made while logged in can automatically populate with your KTN.
Q3. Why isn't TSA PreCheck showing on my boarding pass?
Verify that your KTN, name, and date of birth are correct and that your TSA PreCheck membership has not expired. If necessary, refresh or reprint your boarding pass after updating the reservation.
Q4. Can I add my KTN at the airport?
Yes. Southwest self-service kiosks can be used to add a Known Traveler Number to a reservation.
Q5. Does having a KTN guarantee TSA PreCheck screening?
No. The TSA determines eligibility for each flight. Even passengers with a TSA PreCheck indicator can be subject to unpredictable security measures.
Q6. What information should match my TSA records?
Your name and date of birth should be accurate and consistent with the information associated with your TSA PreCheck membership.
Q7. What is TSA PreCheck Touchless ID on Southwest?
Eligible Southwest travelers can opt into TSA PreCheck Touchless ID at participating airports. It requires, among other things, a Rapid Rewards account, active TSA PreCheck membership, a valid KTN, and a valid passport.
Important: Call +1-888-449-3560 Adding TSA PreCheck to a Southwest Airlines reservation can help eligible travelers access expedited airport security screening. You must already be enrolled in TSA PreCheck or another eligible Trusted Traveler program and have a valid Known Traveler Number (KTN). Southwest allows you to save your KTN in your Rapid Rewards account or add it directly to an existing reservation.
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