How to Add Known Traveler Number Porter Airlines

Known Traveler Number (KTN) is part of the TSA PreCheck Membership Program or Trusted Traveler Program introduced by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration for the benefit of passengers. As a frequent flyer, you may already be aware of the advantages associated with KTN, as it acts as a unique identifier of a traveler, and helps enjoy expedited screening at the TSA Security Checkpoint at a participating airport. So, if you have got your KTN from TSA and you need to fly with Porter Airlines, which is a participating airline in this program, it’s mandatory to add the KTN to your reservation to make the most of this facility. 

This article delves into following the simple process of adding your KTN to your Porter Airlines reservation.

Read on!

Add Your KTN to Porter Airlines Flight Booking

Having a KTN as part of the TSAPreCheck program lets you travel more conveniently and speed through the security check process. If you are a part of this program, you can easily add your KTN to your Porter Airlines account and enjoy perks. 

Please bear in mind that whenever you create a reservation on the website of Porter Airlines, you need to look for the “Trusted Traveller Number” field in the process. You need to enter your KTN or Pass ID in this field. So, the same is accepted by the system when your reservation is confirmed. 

If you wish to save yourself from the hassle of entering the KTN every time you make a flight booking, you can save it to your VIPorter account profile. Now what happens is next time whenever you sign into your account to reserve a flight, the system will automatically add your KTN to the booking being created. 

Make sure to enter the correct number, as the same will be used to verify your membership status.

Once the KTN is added, you can check whether it has been successfully linked to your Porter Airlines account or not. So, for this, you can log out and log back in. Then you will find your KTN displayed in your account profile.

Traveling Benefits of TSA PreCheck Membership

Interestingly, this program has 200 participating airports and over 81 participating airlines in the U.S. 

Apply for a KTN and link it to your airline’s account to enjoy several benefits such as:

Expedited Security Screening

As a member of this Trusted Traveler Program, you can use the lines meant for expedited security screening before catching your flight at the airport. 

Reduced Wait Times 

If a KTN is linked to your airline’s account, you definitely don’t need to waste time at security checkpoints and airport gates. You need not remove your belts, shoes, 3-1-1 liquids rule compliant bag, light jacket, outerwear, and laptop from the bag, unlike other travelers. 

Increased Convenience

Linking your KTN eliminates the need to provide additional identification or travel information at the airport.

Participation in Global Entry

As a KTN TSA PreCheck member, you may also be eligible for Global Entry, which provides expedited customs and border clearance when you enter the United States.

Thus, if you have TSA PreCheck membership, you can travel more frequently and remain stress-free considering the fact that you can enjoy a streamlined security experience at a participating airport.

Important Points to Consider 

Here are some key points to consider: 

• Make sure you have a valid TSA PreCheck or Global Entry membership before linking your KTN to Porter Airlines. It is used to check your membership status. 

• You must check that your KTN is accurate and up-to-date before linking it to your Porter Airlines account.

• If you hit a roadblock or face any issue while linking your KTN, you are advised to contact the customer service team of Porter Airlines for assistance.

• The KTN needs to be added in the KTN field at the time of flight reservation so that the TSA PreCheck indicator appears on your boarding pass.    

How to Apply for TSA PreCheck Membership and Get KTN?

Those who are still not aware of the process to apply for the KTN PreCheck membership program, here we are to address the same.

You can apply for the TSA PreCheck membership program if you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national and permanent resident (on legal basis). You must not have a criminal record in the eyes of law.

• You need to visit the TSA Website and go to the TSA PreCheck section to apply online. You are allowed to either pre-enroll and book an appointment online to visit the related enrollment center. You can also directly walk in at your enrollment center.

• You can find an actively operating TSA PreCheck enrollment provider location on the website of TSA. You need to enter a zip code in the search box for the same.

• You need to visit the enrollment center to provide the required documents, ID proof, and fingerprints. Some of the valid photo id proofs issued by the U.S. government may be your driver’s license, passport, or birth certificate.

• Please note that a fee of US$85 (non-refundable) will be applicable. It covers the cost of background checks.

• Generally, most of the approved KTNs are provided to travelers in 3 to 5 days. However, it may take 60 days to review some applications. 

• If your KTN is approved, they will send you a notification over email or phone. It carries the necessary guidelines or instructions on how you can retrieve your KTN online. They also provide you with an online facility to check the status of your application via your enrolment provider. 

• Your TSA PreCheck membership is valid for 5 years after which you need to get it renewed. 

• Now when you retrieve your KTN, add it to your profile created on the website of a participating airline. You may also need to provide it when you make a new flight booking. 

• Always remember that your name provided at the time of applying for this membership program must be the same as what you use while creating a reservation.

• This number is 9 or 10 digits for members who have received an approval for the TSA PreCheck Application Program. It can be a combination of numbers and letters. It usually starts with TT if you have enrolled through IDEMIA. If you have enrolled through Telos then it will start from TE. If you have enrolled through CLEAR, it starts with AC. Please note that all these are the official providers for TSA PreCheck enrollment.  

• If you have received approval for any of the other membership programs like Global Entry, SENTRI, or NEXUS then your KTN will be the CBP PASS ID number. This nine-digit number generally begins with 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 50, 70, 80, 95, 98, or 99. You can find it located at the top-left corner of your Global Entry, SENTRI, or NEXUS card, on the back side. Please make sure to add your PASS ID number in the KTN field at the time of creating a flight reservation so that the TSA PreCheck indicator appears on your boarding pass.

Concluding Words 

On the whole, adding your Known Traveler Number (KTN) to your Porter Airlines account is undoubtedly a simple and convenient process that can enhance your travel experience. With easy steps explained above, you can enjoy expedited screening at the airport security checkpoint, reduced wait times, and increased comfort when flying with Porter Airlines. But make sure to always verify your KTN is accurate and up-to-date before linking it to your account. 

And, if you have still not applied for the same, do it now via the website of TSA, as per the process described above. It is a cost-effective way to simplify your travel experience. You need to pay a non-refundable fee of US$85 and complete a background check and fingerprint scan, along with submitting necessary documents at a related enrollment center. You may go through complete information provided on the website of the TSA. Have a great flying experience with Porter Airlines!

Related FAQs

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