The process of incorporating a Known Traveler Number (KTN) into a user’s Alaska Airlines mobile application profile allows for expedited security screening at participating Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints. This functionality enables passengers approved for TSA PreCheck to access dedicated security lanes, potentially reducing wait times and streamlining the airport experience.
Including this information within the app ensures that the KTN is automatically transmitted to the airline during the booking or check-in process. This transmission is essential for the TSA to verify the passenger’s PreCheck eligibility and include the PreCheck indicator on the boarding pass. Successfully displaying this indicator is necessary for access to the expedited security lanes.
