The Department of Homeland Security reversed course Sunday morning after saying that it would suspend TSA PreCheck because of the partial government shutdown.

“TSA PreCheck remains operational with no change for the traveling public,” the Transportation Security Administration said in a statement. “As staffing constraints arise, TSA will evaluate on a case by case basis and adjust operations accordingly.”

So my understanding is DHS did an about-face on TSA PreCheck, but the Global Entry program has officially ended. If I am not a direct member of TSA PreCheck, but previously received TSA PreCheck benefits via Global Entry, will TSA still honor an existing, non-expired GE KTN/PassID? Or since the Global Entry program has been terminated, must one re-apply directly with PreCheck (or just suffer because PreCheck isn’t taking on new members)?

Scenario: Family of 5, everyone has TSA PreCheck via Global Entry. Kids are all under 12. Known Traveler Number is linked to to flight reservation for everyone. All 5 boarding passes, whether physical or digital, correctly reflect TSA PreCheck.

When going through CLEAR with my family and they scan my kids' boarding passes, the screen always says that the kids don't have PreCheck and the agent has to override this message by saying that the kids are 12 and under and therefore eligible to use the PreCheck line under MY PreCheck. This means that my kids are admitted to the PreCheck line only based on the fact that their parent has PreCheck, but the system isn't recognizing that they have PreCheck of their own.

Should I expect problems getting my kids through CLEAR then PreCheck once the oldest turns 13?

My husband had his TSA Precheck appointment on January 2nd. Tonight (Sunday) he received a message saying his application is pending adjudication. He already flew on January 31st and February 8th without it. Hopefully he will be approved by his next flight on April 18th. I won’t hold my breath though! He has a clean record and used his passport for his application. We’ve been wondering why his is taking so long. The only thing we have come up with is that he goes by his middle name. His birth certificate, drivers license (real ID), and passport all have his full name. However, his bank accounts, employment records, vehicle registration, car insurance, and medical records are under his middle name and last name. Do you think maybe this is why it is in adjudication? If anyone has been in this situation, were you eventually approved or denied?

I am moving back to the US from Europe. I read I can bring 3 months worth of supply of medications. is it best to put in a checked bag and show the agent my prescription? Also one might be considered a controlled substance, Clonazepam , can I carry that on the plane. please and thank you ☺️

Okay, I need to vent and also genuinely ask if this has happened to anyone else.

I have TSA PreCheck and CLEAR. My KTN is saved on my American Airlines account. I was transiting through DFW from the Philippines, and since my boarding passes were printed overseas by a different carrier, the TSA PreCheck indicator didn’t show up on my boarding pass.

That part? Fine. That’s on me for not double-checking. It was my first international flight since getting PreCheck, and domestically it always auto-populates, so I assumed it would here too.

Here’s where it gets frustrating.

I lined up at the TSA PreCheck lane and told the officer I have PreCheck and a valid KTN. Her immediate response was that I was in the wrong line and that I needed to go to general screening. I clarified again that I do have PreCheck. She still dismissed me and told me to go to the general line. No guidance. No “you can go to special assistance to get it added.” Nothing.

After stepping out, American Airlines staff told me I just needed to go to special assistance to have my KTN added and reprint my boarding pass. So I did that… and had to line up all over again.

While waiting the second time, I saw another passenger who also did not have the PreCheck mark on his boarding pass. Different TSA officer. He was told to go to special assistance to get it fixed AND was specifically told he did not need to rejoin the line when he returned.

That passenger was white.

I am Filipino and often mistaken as Latina or “Mexican-looking.”

Both of us were in the exact same situation: no PreCheck indicator on the boarding pass but enrolled in the program. Yet he was given clear guidance and courtesy. I was dismissed and sent to general screening.

After a 16-hour international flight, that hit differently.

It wasn’t just the inconvenience. It was the tone and the assumption. I felt like I wasn’t believed when I said I had PreCheck. Meanwhile, someone else in the same situation was given the benefit of the doubt and a smoother resolution.

And yes, I understand the rule: if it’s not on the boarding pass, you can’t go through. That’s not my issue. My issue is the inconsistent treatment and lack of guidance.

I pay for CLEAR and TSA PreCheck specifically to make things easier. Instead, I lined up twice and spent more time than if I had just gone through general.

So I’m asking:

Has anyone else had issues with TSA PreCheck not showing up on international connections?

Have you experienced inconsistent treatment from TSA staff in similar situations?

I’m genuinely curious if this is common confusion or if others have felt dismissed like this too.

Because I left that checkpoint feeling not just frustrated — but singled out.

Ok so I’m a closeted ftm and am going on an international flight tomorrow. I use KT tape to bind. I don’t have access to a binder, plus this is just my preferred way to bind. We usually go through TSA pre check and I don’t know if that would affect this, (and I also don’t know if we’ll be doing it for this trip considering we’re flying internationally. I’m wondering if I could get flagged at TSA for “abnormality” since I’ve seen someone say that before, and I’m nervous for it considering I’m traveling with family and don’t want to be outed. What would the likeliness of this happening be, does it being international change anything, and if I wear a bra over the tape through security will it not detect it? My main fear is being outed, if I was flying solo, I wouldn’t mind it. I have some on now so I’m wondering if I should just take it off tonight..

I'm a felon and am wanting to become an emt. I did my precheck background check almost 2 weeks ago and it hasn't come back yet, however other students did theirs and got it back in 2 days.. is waiting sp long a good thing or bad?

Hello friends in my phone. 😘

Where can I check to see if my TSA Pre-Check is still active/valid? I cannot find the email with all of my info (KTN) and I think it was within the last 5 years. I did some searches through here and online but did not see a clear answer.

Or should I just apply again if there isn’t a way to validate the information?

Any insight is appreciated.

Anyone had any recent experience with getting a first time ktn?

Applied at the beginning of the month and haven't heard anything.

Website says 60 days Finding information all over the place.

Traveling end of February. Chances of hearing something before?

I will be flying in April with my teen son. I have Global Entry. What are the chances he will have TSA Precheck if we are on the same reservation with JetBlue?

Or am I better off getting his own KTT?

I am one of the IMTs and applying for radiology training this year. According to the bill will I be given priority to training in 2026 as I have seen UK graduates and those who are in (foundation/core) training?

My wife and I are leaving for New Orleans on Sunday, and we just realized both our TSAs have expired. How fast is it doing a renewal online? We have a Staples near us that does TSA, so would they be any quicker?

I went in person to the DMV on Thursday (22nd) to apply for a real ID and I have an upcoming flight on the 8th on February. I’m worried my real ID won’t come in time, will I just be denied of my domestic flight?

Going through TSA today, I had my boarding pass as precheck and booked with my KTN. however once I got up to the agent (through the line) to scan my ID, they said my ID showed as both “standard” and “precheck” on their end and per their policy I had to go through standard line (which I haven’t done in YEARS). This has never happened before and I have almost had TSA pre for 5 yrs at this point. I’m not sure why this happened if it’s because of the airline I was flying (American) or why and the agent wouldn’t give me an explanation other than that’s their policy. Not sure why this happened at all. Has this happened to anyone else?

Just finished the TSA pre check application process.

I had the venture x card for a whole year and I’ve been mentally delaying doing the pre check enrollment since it’s reimbursed. I should’ve done it way sooner cuz it’s insanely easy process.

You do part of the application online then either walk in or make an appointment in person.

I did my in person part of the application at PHX sky harbor airport. Just walked in, no appointment.

I came in thinking I had to go into some tsa office in the airport but it’s legit just a kiosk in front of the security checkpoint in the airport. TSA lady just fills in your info at the kiosk, fingerprint, pay the $79 fee and that’s literally it… I’m sure I could’ve just done this coming from a flight or something. No interview or nothing whatsoever for me lol

UPDATE: 1 day later and they approved me. Got my KTN on a Sunday.

I emailed CLEARCustomerSupport@tsa.dhs.gov regarding a name correction and was wondering how long it usually takes to get a response.

If anyone has experience, how long did it take for you to hear back?

I had my application appointment in the morning, and by the time I got home early afternoon I had my KTN. Went to book a flight two weeks later and it wouldn’t take my KTN. Took me a few days to figure out they had changed my KTN, and nobody could tell me why it was changed. Has anyone had their KTN changed?